
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the commitment by Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to review the lengthy application process for funds from the Special European Union Programme Body (SEUPB). Speaking to Newry Times, Mr. Boylan stated, “Concerns regarding the difficult application process and potential loss of funding to the Newry and Armagh area were […]
Dec 14 2011 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Dominic Bradley, has said that in light of the possible downgrade of Daisy Hill Hospital that he will seek to learn more about the actual out-workings of the proposals contained in the Health and Social Care Review. Speaking to Newry Times he said, “At this stage the lack of […]
Dec 13 2011 | Posted in
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The Newry/South Armagh Republican Prisoners Support Group have announced that they will be holding a Whiteline Picket on Monaghan Street on Saturday 17th December at 2pm. The picket has been arranged in order to raise awareness of prison conditions in Maghaberry and lend support to Republican prisoners being held there. This is an Independent protest […]
Dec 13 2011 | Posted in
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As the Christmas and New Year party season edges closer, police in Newry and Mourne are urging local revellers to celebrate sensibly and get home safely. This is supposed to be a happy time of the year, but unfortunately at times overindulgence in alcohol has led to a trip to hospital to have an assault injury treated, […]
Dec 13 2011 | Posted in
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On Sunday December 11th éirígí held a wreath laying event in Newry to remember three IRA volunteers, William Canning, John Francis O’Hare and Peter Shields who were killed in the Egyptian arch ambush on the Camlough Road. This event marked the 91st anniversary of the ambush. Speaking at the event éirígí’s Newry area representative Stephen […]
Dec 11 2011 | Posted in
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Newry & Mourne Senior Citizens Consortium (NMSCC) in Newry has announced that it is to host the second annual event for older people at the centre. This year’s activity entitled ‘Ageing and Engaging’ will see more than 20 groups and organisations at The Quays on Friday 16th December providing information, advice and activities for older […]
Dec 10 2011 | Posted in
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Newry baseed Autoline Insurance Group certainly did not look out of place as they lined up alongside some of the UK’s most successful companies at the recent UK Chamber of Commerce annual awards. Autoline picked up the regional Northern Ireland award for Excellence in Customer Service, sponsored by AXA PPP healthcare and went on to […]
Dec 10 2011 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Welfare spokesperson Mickey Brady has warned of the negative effects of hard hitting Tory welfare cuts being pushed through by the Department for Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland. Brady said the cuts would be severe and would increase the hardship being faced by vulnerable people and the working poor in the local community. Speaking after a public […]
Dec 10 2011 | Posted in
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Eirígí in Newry has spoken of the need for Stormont Justice Minister David Ford to implement an agreement reached in 2010 to protect prisoners rights. Speaking to Newry Times, Eirígí spokesman Stephen Murney said, “This time of year is usually difficult enough for republican prisoners and their families but given that the prisoners have been […]
Dec 10 2011 | Posted in
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The Newry and Mourne District Council has announced the launch of the 2011 Sports Personality Awards to be held on the 15th March 2012. Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Sports Development Committee Mr Damian McCullough said, “I am delighted to announce this years event. I feel it gives our sporting community a chance […]
Dec 7 2011 | Posted in
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