
The Rural Crime Partnership (RCP), including partners from the Department of Justice and Police Service of Northern Ireland, has launched a subsidised support scheme especially for people living in rural areas. The scheme aims to help tackle the growing number of quad and trailer theft by encouraging owners to fit an electronic tracking device to […]
May 25 2018 | Posted in
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The second of this year’s firmus energy Fab Five Athletic Series hailed another great success with 230 participants taking part, including a number of first time competitors. The popularity of this much-coveted event has grown in the last few years and the recent second event saw participants come from across the region, including groups from […]
May 25 2018 | Posted in
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There is widespread shock and sadness today in the local community after the death of a young Warrenpoint man in a collision. 27-year-old Karl Heaney from the Warrenpoint area was the driver of a silver Ford Fusion that was involved in a collision with a black Kia Ceed close to the junction of the Halfway […]
May 24 2018 | Posted in
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Local MP Mickey Brady has said that the residents of Ballybot support the retention of the name of the Raymond McCreesh park. He recently addressed the several hundred strong crowd at the park to mark the 37th anniversary of the Hunger Strike. The Newry Armagh MP said, “I am proud that three times […]
May 24 2018 | Posted in
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The Confederation of Community Groups (CCG) has announced details of the nominations received for the Community Volunteering Awards of 2018. The ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards were established by the Confederation in memory of their esteemed colleague Patricia Graham, and this year marks the 10th Year of the Awards. The Awards ceremony which […]

The founder of one of Newry’s and Northern Ireland’s most successful firms was among 11 business leaders to be honoured at the annual Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) Director of the Year Awards sponsored by First Trust Bank. Brian Conlon, who established software firm First Derivatives more than 20 years ago, building it […]
May 23 2018 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is taking part in a national drive to improve diabetes care by raising awareness of insulin safety. The first ever Insulin Awareness Week took place from 14-20 May and throughout the week, the Trust’s Diabetes and Pharmacy teams promoted insulin safety and sharing good practice amongst staff in […]
May 23 2018 | Posted in
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Choice Housing has appointed Newry-based firm Peter O’Hare Limited to complete two major south Belfast renovation schemes totalling more than £560,000. The first of the projects will deliver three apartments at a Stranmillis Road property and includes the construction of a new three-storey extension, replacing an existing two-storey return, and significant upgrades to the main […]
May 22 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC has announced Gavin Brennan as their second signing for the 2018/19 season. Gavin comes to the club with a lot of experience playing in the League of Ireland for teams such as Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers. Gavin has also played in the Europa League for Shamrock Rovers. Speaking to […]
May 22 2018 | Posted in
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Lead Community Children’s Nurse for the Southern Trust, Julianne Lee has received a prestigious Royal College of Nursing Award. Julianne received the RCN Impact Award at the opening ceremony of the RCN Congress 2018 in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast recently. Julianne was funded through the Marcia Mackie Bursary Scheme to complete her Masters […]
May 21 2018 | Posted in
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