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.

A campaign has launched in Northern Ireland aimed at helping people switch over to digital TV in time for the terrestrial switch off in just six months. Denis Wolinski, Digital UK regional manager, has said that viewers will know where to go for advice during the switchover, “Over the coming months we will be making […]
Apr 13 2012 | Posted in
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Armagh boss Paddy O’Rourke has looked at Jamie Clarke’s 67th minute goal chance as the turning point against his side’s defeat to Donegal. Clarke hit the post with both sides locked level on points. Armagh subsequently lost the game by 3 points. O’Rourke said, “They missed chances, we missed chances, but the most glaring one […]
Apr 13 2012 | Posted in
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Armagh forward Steven McDonnell has announced he has retired from intercounty football. The 32 year old played no part in Armagh’s National Football League campaign this year, however manager Paddy O’Rourke was hopeful of a Championship return. Posting on Twitter, the Killeavy man said, “After 13 years of playing football with Armagh at county level […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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Down manager James McCartan has acknowledged the huge task of beating Cork in the National League semi-finals this month. Cork has beaten Down in the previous four meeting, the last three of which were by at least 12 points. McCartan said, “Cork have been handing us fairly heavy defeats over the past wee while, so […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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Residents of Newry and Mourne are invited to mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking with three information evenings. The events will be hosted in Bessbrook Town Hall on the 19th, 20th and 21st of April and guests will be treated to a presentation on the story of the tragic ship. The presentation will […]

The Southern Regional College is celebrating a massive 17 awards following recent successes at the two day Skillbuild Regional Finals. The Skillbuild competition takes teams of trade students from all of the regional colleges and training organisations in Northern Ireland and puts them to the test. The SRC picked up impressive wins, such as The […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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The families of murdered local women Kathy Dinsmore and Marion Graham may have to wait six months before a judge decides if the accused should be transferred to an adult court from a juvenile court. Recep Cetin murdered the two women last August near the city of Izmir in Turkey. Bone marrow tests have shown […]
Apr 11 2012 | Posted in
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A review of police stations in E District has led to a formal proposal for the closure and disposal of Brownlow, Dromore and Keady Police Stations. It has been made by E District commander, Chief Superintendent Alasdair Robinson, following a period of review and consultation with the community and its representatives. The recommendations, once approved […]
Apr 11 2012 | Posted in
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The SEED (South East Economic Development) consortium of Councils have launched their annual business awards and local businesses in the Newry and Mourne area are encouraged to take part. The awards are designed to reward and recognise the most innovative and successful businesses across the Council areas which includes Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon as well […]
Apr 11 2012 | Posted in
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Congratulations to Pat Havern and Stephen Digney on winning the All-Ireland Handball Doubles on Sunday. The boys defeated corks Michael Dunne and Aidan Kerins 21-7, 21-5. Well done lads!!!