
On Wednesday 30th Novemeber éirígí members in Newry took to the streets with thousands of people in a display of support and solidarity with the working class. The rally assembled at Daisy Hill hospital and marched through the city centre to the City Hall. Colourful flags and banners belonging to the various unions were prominent throughout […]
Dec 2 2011 | Posted in
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Local Newry and Mourne representatives yesterday joined Newry Rainbow Community to mark World Aids Day (1st December). Lord Mayor Charlie Casey, Conor Murphy, MP MLA, Councillors Brendan Curran and Peter Kearney and representatives of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and other local voluntary organisations publicly supported the awareness day with a balloon release […]
Dec 2 2011 | Posted in
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Police in Kilkeel have revealed the results of recent antisocial and illegal drug operations in the area. On Saturday, 26th November the police conducted a number of patrols throughout the town and worked in conjunction with the Security Industry Authority to carry out checks on licensed premises. A drugs dog and extra resources were also […]
Dec 1 2011 | Posted in
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First Minister Peter Robinson underlined his support for cross-community education when he awarded “graduation” certificates to hundreds of primary pupils involved in a collaborative learning project. Thirteen schools, from the Maintained, Controlled and Integrated sectors have joined the Sharing Languages-Sharing Cultures programme, run by Shimna Integrated College and co-ordinated by teacher Laura O’Hare. Two hundred […]
Dec 1 2011 | Posted in
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Sunday evening proved to be a great night of entertainment at the county final of Scór na nÓg, which was held in St Catherine’s College, Armagh. The competition got underway with céilí dancing with the four teams of Whitecross, Mullaghbane, Killeavy and Silverbridge putting in good performances and setting the tone and the high standard for […]
Dec 1 2011 | Posted in
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International store H&M opened its first Newry store in The Quays shopping centre last week. A hugely popular high street and online brand, H&M is known for providing its customers with the latest fashion trends at affordable prices without having to compromise on quality. The Newry store will carry H&M collections for women, teen girls […]
Dec 1 2011 | Posted in
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