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.

Members of Sinn Fein, including Newry and Mourne Mayor Charlie Casey, gathered at the Newry Arts Centre this week to launch the ‘Racism is Wrong’ campaign. Others in attendance included representatives from the Peace III Southern Partnership and the BME Belong Programme.
Apr 21 2012 | Posted in
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Crossmore Councillor Darren McNally has called for the repainting of the welcome stone on the outskirts of Keady. Councillor McNally said, “This is a very important welcoming sign for visitors coming into Keady. Recently I have noticed that parts of the bi lingual signage have not been properly maintained so I have contacted council officials […]
Apr 21 2012 | Posted in
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Year 14 pupils from Sacred Heart Grammar school in Newry have donated £200 to local breast cancer charity Pretty ‘n’ Pink, proceeds from the recent school formal organised by the pupils themselves. The money will be used to help provide financial support and practical services to breast cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland. […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Two new performing arts groups are set to launch in Newry and south Armagh later this year for participants aged 60 and over. The groups are set to benefit from a £180,000 award from the Big Lottery Fund. Kaleidoscope, a Belfast-based multi-arts production and training organisation, will manage the groups over the next three years […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Some of Saval’s younger members had the honour of representing Down at half-time in Croke Park in the National Football League Semi-Final between Down and Cork on Sunday 15th April. As part of the GAA ‘Respect’ programme eleven under 12 girls and eleven under 12 boys from Saval had the opportunity to play a Dublin […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Zumba lovers, fitness fanatics and fun seekers in the Newry and Mourne area are being encouraged to take part in a special Zumba party in aid of learning disability charity, Mencap. The event will take place at Warrenpoint Town Hall on Thursday 26th April from 7pm until 8pm and will welcome people of all ages […]

Down full back Conor Garvey is this week looking forward with positivity, despite Down’s defeat to Cork at the weekend. Garvey have pointed to the run out at Croke Park, saying there are benefits to playing at GAA headquarters, “There are not too many people who get a run-out on Croke Park. It is always […]
Apr 19 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are reminding the public that motorists who fail to pay for fuel at forecourts could be liable for prosecution. The vast majority of drive-offs are often due to human error and people do later pay when their error has been pointed out to them. There have been many instances where customers fill […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team are taking steps to reduce burglary after securing funding from the Assets Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS). The property marking scheme has been rolled out to local neighbourhood watch schemes. Constable Stewart Finn, South Down NPT, explained: “The property marking scheme provides property marking equipment to members of Neighbourhood Watch Schemes […]
Apr 18 2012 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the launch of a consultation process on the Draft Regulations for a charge on single use carrier bags. Carrier bag charging will be introduced in two stages. In stage one a discounted levy of five pence for single use carrier bags, including bags made from plastic, paper or other […]
Apr 17 2012 | Posted in
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