Stories written by DeclanCo-Founder, IT Specialist and Journalist at Newry Times. Declan is a graduate of the University of Ulster, gaining a Bachelor's degree in Interactive Multimedia Design.

The Confederation of Community Groups (CCG) and N. Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) this week co – hosted a very successful event in Ballybot House, Newry as part of their engagement in the Programme for Government (PfG) and Economic Strategy consultation. The event was attended by a wide range of community and voluntary groups […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Newry and Mourne Grassroots Development Centre this week hosted it’s first coaches forum at Newry City FC. The forum was held on Sunday 29th January and clubs represented were Camlough Rovers, Ashgrove, Damolly and Newry City. The the agenda at the event was the New Games Development Centre programme, Talent ID and Coach Education The […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Sammy Wilson this week spoke about the need to rebuild and rebalance the Northern Ireland economy. Mr Wilson was speaking at an event in the Canal Court Hotel hosted by the Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade. The Minister spoke of his need to speak directly with business men and women, “It’s important […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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Saval Sponsorship Draw Ticket Price: £100 WIN 2 Years FREE Sponsorship on Saval Senior Team Jerseys Each ticket purchased guarantees free business advertising in the match programme for all of our Senior Team’s (Division 1) home fixtures in 2012. For More information contact Emma Lennon (Club Secretary) Email: secretary.saval.down@gaa.ie.

Health Minister Edwin Poots is warning people in Newry that letters warning them to evacuate their homes next month for radon gas testing are part of a scam. Mr Poots has said that the letters were not issued by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and that the signature on the letters […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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A series of meetings with local councils in Northern Ireland has started today. The meetings have been set up by Environment Minister Alex Attwood with the hope of enabling local government reform. The minister met with the ‘Voluntary Transition Committee’ in Newry. Minister Attwood said, “The reform of local government offers a once in a […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a fire in the city. The fire happened at flats in the Cleary Crescent area at around 10pm on Saturday 21st January. The fire was discovered on a balcony of one of the flats and was caused by two mattresses that had been set alight. Police have […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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Earlier this month Newry Times announced that we would be taking part in a BBC Spotlight documentary. The documentary, which airs tonight on BBC One at 10:35pm, is presented by Mark Carruthers, who uncovers the challenges facing many of today’s young people – for ‘Lost Generation’, the first in a new series of Spotlight. The […]
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Congratulations to Paul Higgins, Liam Byrne and Eamonn McEvoy who gave their best at the Scór on Friday night in Annaclone. The competition was tough and the questions a little too tough for the Ballymartin contingent, but the lads of Mourne can hold their heads proud after coming in third at their first Scór quiz. […]

Tickets are now on sale for the Dinner dance which shall be held on 18th February in the Burrendale Hotel. They cost £30 and are available from Terry O’Hanlon, Roger Morgan, Richard McEvoy, Ionagh McEvoy, Gerry Laverty or Cathy Grant. All tickets must be paid in full prior to the event. Club Membership is now […]