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Co-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.

Newry shops enjoy welcome boost over Christmas

Shoppers in Newry did not have their spirits dampened by the bleak economic climate this Christmas, as shops in the city appear to have enjoyed the festive period with The Quays Shopping Centre claiming to have had a “very positive” Christmas. Centre Manager for The Quays, Cathal Austin said, “Despite the current economic climate Christmas […]

Newry store to close following D2 administration

Clothing store D2 has this week gone in to administration, already making 200 staff redundant and sparking fears that more jobs could go in the near future. It is the second time in just two years that the company has faced administration, however last time over 40 stores were saved through buy outs. Administrators have […]

Man accused of murdering two County Down women to face bone marrow tests

The man accused of murdering two County Down women in Turkey earlier this year, has been ordered to take a bone marrow test in order to determine his age. If the accused, Recep Cetin, is subsequently proven to be over the age of 18, he will then be tried and sentenced in an adult court […]

Information sought following disappearance of elderly woman

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 69-year-old woman, who went missing on Friday 23rd of December. Nora Palmer was last seen in the area of Newry Bus Station shortly before 1pm on Friday, she is believed to have boarded a bus to Dublin. When last seen, she was wearing […]

Ring of Gullion hosts winter wonderland event

The Ring of Gullion was the scene of a winter wonderland this month as part of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan. The event was organised by the Newry and Mourne District Council as well as local events organiser Sharon Carroll who created a mixture of nature, fairy-tales and a […]

New action plan for Ring of Gullion launched

A new action plan for the Ring of Gullion area was launched this month by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Action Plan 2011-2016 has commenced in the area with projects such as repairing the footpath at Slieve Gullion already underway. The Ring of Gullion also played […]

Newry set for Focus on Finance business seminar

Invest Northern Ireland have announced a business seminar to take place on the 11th of January at the Canal Court Hotel. The seminar, labelled ‘Focus on Finance’, will offer local businesses advice on financial management. Speaking about the event, Mayor of Newry and Mourne Charlie Casey said; “In the current economic climate any assistance or […]

Newry neighbourhood police visit Belfast youth club

Officers from Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team visited Greater Belfast Road Youth Club’s Christmas party to help with the celebrations. One of the officers donned the big red suit to spread a little Christmas cheer to the kids. The neighbourhood team work continually with the youth club to develop and promote engagement with young people in […]

South Armagh and Castleblayney receive £1.3m in rural funding

Castleblayney and South Armagh are set to benefit from a new initiative launched last week by Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neil. At an event last Friday, Minister O’Neil launched the CASA Rural Investment Initiative which aims to improve the job prospects and rural economy of Castleblayney and South Armagh through the creation of […]

Second cannabis arrest in Kilkeel

Police have made a second drug related arrest in the Kilkeel area this week, as Detectives from E District’s Tactical Crime Team have charged a 27 year old male with a number of offences following the discovery of cannabis plants in a house in the Abbey Park area of the town. The news comes just […]







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