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The temptation to repeat

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]

In the softness of my surroundings…

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]

Final whistle blown on Armagh and Morgan Fuels sponsorship deal

Since 1995 Armagh senior football has become synonymous with the Morgan Fuel’s brand. A partnership that flourished for 17 years culminating in Morgan Fuels securing the naming rights to the new look Athletic Grounds in the city. To many supporters the firm’s managing director Hugh Morgan’s recent statement, which was a scathing and at times […]

Words: The power of ‘naming’

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]

When is a tail a leg?

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times about the meaning […]

Ireland Revisited: Part 26

Over the following months from that historic Provisional IRA statement about its intent to disband and decommission, the group began to meet secretly with independent verifiers to begin the process of destroying its arms. On 26th September 2005 two church clergymen, Catholic priest Father Alex Reid and ex-Methodist president Harold Good joined General John de […]

Prejudice: the “We”and “They”

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times about the meaning […]

‘If you look good, you feel good, if you feel good anything is possible’ – Newry style coach Amanda Rafferty

Newry Times is delighted to welcome Style Coach Amanda Rafferty as one of our newest columnists. Amanda may be familiar to many of you as a local style icon, and Buttercrane’s go-to girl for all your style needs. Amanda is a member of the International Association of Style coaches, which means that Amanda is well placed to offer […]

Ireland Revisited: Part 25

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement heralded the beginning of peace and dialogue between the Nationalist/Republican and Unionist/Loyalist communities. The people of Northern Ireland had spoken, with a whopping 71.2% in favour of the agreement and nearly 95% of the Republic of Ireland also voting in its favour. Against this backdrop of political and […]

Ireland Revisited: Part 24

The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 was the culmination of secret, and sometimes public, talks between members of the various paramilitary factions as well as the UK and Irish governments. Outside influences such as the United States and the Protestant and Catholic churches also had their own roles to play in reaching an agreement. The […]







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