
Newry man Gino Lynch, well known for playing the comedy character Taxi Jo along with fellow performer Hugh Feenan, recently completed a half marathon to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. On 7 June, Gino (Taxi Jo) and Hugh Feenan took on a socially distanced half marathon to raise funds and awareness for suicide […]
Jun 25 2020 | Posted in
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Farmers and landowners in Northern Ireland can once again make the most of a government forestry grant. The Forest Expansion Scheme (FES) – comes from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), and is the next stage of the Forests for our Future programme launched by Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The […]
Jun 25 2020 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is encouraging individual consumers or local organisations to take part in a new initiative to help improve access to cash within Northern Ireland. Eimear Duffy, Senior Policy Officer at The Consumer Council, told Newry Times, “Northern Ireland has the highest percentage (37%) of people who prefer to pay by cash compared to […]
Jun 25 2020 | Posted in
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The city’s annual four-day event – that draws thousands to enjoy music, comedy and the arts – has been postponed for 2020 because of the Coronavirus crisis. “We’re sorry to announce we’ve had to postpone Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2020,” said committee member Columba O’Hare. “Everyone’s welfare is our foremost concern. We’ll be looking […]
Jun 24 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the launch of a two-month Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation. The consultation follows the recent introduction of Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation in Great Britain. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I believe that employment law should be compassionate and supportive of parents who […]
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Unexplained wealth orders, account freezing and forfeiture powers, and the ability to seize criminal assets are just three of the measures that could soon be available here to tackle organised crime. Embed from Getty Images Justice Minister Naomi Long has signalled her intent to commence the powers for law enforcement agencies, bringing Northern Ireland […]
Jun 24 2020 | Posted in
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Loganair has announced the addition of Glasgow to its portfolio of Scottish destinations from George Best Belfast City Airport. The service – a double daily Monday to Friday and on Sundays with a single flight on Saturdays – starts on September 4, using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet. The weekday timetable from Monday through […]
Jun 24 2020 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that she is hopeful Newry, Mourne & Down Council will follow the example of Belfast City Council by introducing a temporary application process for Pavement Café Licences. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Councillor commented, “The announcement by Belfast City Council […]

Translink has launched a nine-part film series documenting the real experiences of its staff who have been working hard to keep the country moving as lockdown eases and recovery progresses. The series features Newry bus driver Bronagh McDonnell who has adapted to a new way of working while continuing to deliver services for those who […]

SDLP Health Spokesperson, Colin McGrath has called on the Minister for Health to bring forward a package of support for the families of nurses who suffer death in service from Coronavirus. The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “I was shocked to hear from the RCN at the Health Committee that Northern Ireland does not […]
Jun 23 2020 | Posted in
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