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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.

Community facility at St Colman’s College receives extra funding

Newry & Mourne District Council last week announced that it has received a grant of £113,000 to help develop a community facility at St Colman’s College, Newry and specifically a new ‘d’ shape run up area to the high jump facility. The original contractor has been engaged to undertake these works and they confirm that […]

Renewable energy developer gets go ahead for Newry project

Irish renewable energy developer Kedco have this month agreed on a loan from Ulster Bank to finish a biomass plant in Newry. The Newry project is one of five the company is planning in the UK that will use wood and waste to generate electricity. Speaking about the project, CEO and finance director for Kedco […]

From Ireland to Australia, the story of Raymond ‘Ray’ Pentony

This is the story of Raymond ‘Ray’ Pentony (16th September 1924 – 4th November 2011), originally of Saint Clare’s Avenue, Newry and lately of Reservoir Melbourne, Australia. Below are the edited extracts from his memorial service held in Reservoir close to Melbourne, New South Wales. Ray was one of seven children to James and Lily […]

Newry City FC progress is swift and sure.

Newry City 6-1 Sport and Leisure Swifts – JJB Sports Irish Cup It was men against boys at the Newry Showgrounds this weekend as Newry saw off their Belfast based opponents in superb style in the 4th Round of the JJB Sports Irish Cup. Newry have now progressed in to the 5th Round and will […]

Roads Service committed to addressing flooding concerns

Sinn Féin Councillor Pat McGinn has revealed that the Roads Service has given a commitment to address the frequent flooding that is causing a serious hazard at the junction of Kidds Road onto the Armagh Road. Speaking about the commitment, Mr McGinn said, “At a recent meeting with Roads Service Officers I discussed this issue […]

Camlough Community Association to host Christmas mountain climb

Camlough Community Association has extended a warm invitation to anyone wishing to participate in the third annual Christmas morning mountain climb, which once again will leave Doyle’s Corner in the village at 10am. The trek up Sliabh gCuircín, which at a height of 423 metres is the second highest point in County Armagh, should take […]

Funeral of James Hughes takes place in Crossmaglen

Huge crowds gathered in Crossmaglen today as the funeral of James Hughes took place. The former Crossmaglen Rangers man was honoured by the club as his former team mates carried his coffin and formed a guard of honour when the cortege stopped outside the clubhouse on its way to St Patrick’s Church. Mr Hughes, who […]

In Pictures: Fun and games at LiveNet’s ICT Fun Day

Young people and adults with a learning disability from local day centres and clubs, joined by their family members and carers, came to the Newry Sports Centre on Wednesday 14th December to take part in an ICT Fun Day organised by Mencap’s LiveNet Project. With 14 exhibition and interactive stands offering fun and games, there […]

Mourneview Estate to receive £51,000 in environmental funding

The Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland has announced that the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund is to invest over £51,000 in Mourneview Estate as part of an environmental improvement scheme. The project, developed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive following an approach from the Greater Linen Hall Community Association, is set to restore the Linen […]

Bradley questions Minister of Finance on European funding

Responding to a question from SDLP MLA Dominic Bradley, the Minister of Finance Sammy Wilson has said that monies drawn down by groups which are in breach of the terms of their letters of offer will have to be paid back to Europe. Mr Bradley questioned Mr Wilson by asking; “What action has been taken […]







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