Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has kick-started a busy 2013 with a ‘Meet & Greet’ event. The aim is to ensure that all new and current members have an opportunity to look at the service offered by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. Whatever the size or nature of your business, as a Chamber […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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A recent survey has shown results that the Northern Irish have the second most sex in bed of any other region of the UK, with 55 per cent claiming to have sex more than four times per month – compared to 36 per cent of people in Scotland who claim to never get together under […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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Newry Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady attended a meeting on Friday 11th January, which was organised by Newry and Mourne council in relation to the ongoing parking issue, especially in the Ballybot area. According to Brady, the other key areas that are affected by these parking issues are Drumalane Road, Thomas Street, Poole Lane and […]
Jan 16 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Sean Rogers has given his firm support to the practice of single farm payments to the farming industry and emphasised their importance for the wider rural economy. Rogers, speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on the issue of single farm payments said, “The prompt payment of Single Farm Payment is essential to […]
Jan 16 2013 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the continued commitment from MEP Martina Anderson to see the Narrow Water Bridge project completed, after a recent visit to the Narrow Water Bridge site. Speaking to Newry Times, Ms. Ruane said, “I accompanied Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson to a visit to the Narrow Water Bridge site along […]
Jan 15 2013 | Posted in
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The Southern Regional College has launched the all new Performance Coaching in Gaelic Games course, having partnered with the Ulster GAA Council to offer this nationally recognised qualification which is accredited through the Open College Network Northern Ireland. This course will be available for all GAA volunteers in clubs and schools, and will be starting in […]
Jan 1 2013 | Posted in
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South Down Assembly Member Sean Rogers has congratulated the Southern Regional College GAA team on winning the Division 3 final of the Higher Education Divisional Football competition. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “The victory in Meath over Marino College Dublin is more than just a victory; it is a breakthrough and fitting reward for […]
Dec 31 2012 | Posted in
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South Down Alliance Party Spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Employment and Learning of an investment of nine million over the next three years in 18 projects to assist 5000 people who fall into the NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) category. Speaking to Newry Times about the […]
Dec 31 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has questioned UK Justice Minister, Damian Green, about the impact of whiplash claims on the cost of car insurance premiums in Northern Ireland. Speaking following Justice Questions in the House of Commons Ms Ritchie stated, “The UK Ministry of Justice launched a consultation into the assessment of insurance claims for […]
Dec 30 2012 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a one vehicle collision on Carnagat Road. At around 6.30pm on Saturday, 22nd December, a silver Peugeot 306, travelling form the direction of Martins Lane toward Camlough Road, was in collision with a lamp post. The car landed on its roof and a male was seen getting […]
Dec 30 2012 | Posted in
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