
“From Carrickmacross to Crossmaglen there are more rogues than honest men”. These lines were famously documented by a local priest about an incident that took place in Carrickmacross on a Fair day. A young man was in a bar in Carrickmacross drinking and later that day he was arrested for being drunk. When he […]

To mark World Prematurity Day 2017 awareness events were held at Daisy Hill Hospital Special Care Baby Unit and Craigavon Area Hospital Neonatal Unit. Events included presentations from parents, information displays and tea parties. Both events were supported by Tinylife’s #PremVember Campaign – Northern Ireland’s premature and vulnerable baby charity which is dedicated […]
Dec 1 2017 | Posted in
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Police at Ardmore are appealing for help in locating an orange KNK Petrol Strimmer. It was stolen from a shed in the Shandon Park area of Newry between the evening of Saturday 18th November 2017 and the morning of Sunday 19th November. Police are following a line of enquiry that Social Media sites […]
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This year’s flu vaccination programme is now under way, and has received the backing of Nurse of The Year Siobhan Rogan, who is highlighting the importance of the flu vaccine particularly for ‘at risk’ groups and healthcare workers. Siobhan, who works in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, won the Nurse of The Year […]
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Newry-based mac-group has been named fit out contractor of the year for the second year in a row at the Fit Out Awards in Dublin. The specialist firm is a contractor in the construction, refurbishment and fit-out of office space and commercial buildings. Established in 2002, it currently has offices in Newry, Dublin, […]
Nov 30 2017 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has hit out at those responsible for dumping household waste in the Creggan River. The Slieve Gullion representative made the comments after removing several bags of rubbish from the water himself. “I’m absolutely baffled and appalled at how someone could do this,” he told Newry Times. “Not only […]
Nov 30 2017 | Posted in
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Young people with diabetes from across the Southern Trust have been learning how they can enjoy exercise from international and local sports professionals and their peers at an event organised by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The event was held at the Seagoe Parish Centre recently for young people aged 12 […]
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If you fancy a little break away or perhaps you’re looking for a fabulous present for a loved one for Christmas then The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine has it all. Renowned for its award winning accommodation and great food, The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine is the ideal base for touring the North Coast. Guests can enjoy relaxation […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has condemned extensive dumping on the slopes of Slieve Gullion mountain after car parts and scores of tyres had been dumped along several hundred metres of the forest drive. Speaking to Newry Times, Larkin stated, “The community is furious that the beauty of South Armagh has been sullied by those […]
Nov 29 2017 | Posted in
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Stars from local comedy show ‘Give my head peace’ have teamed up with the Southern Health Trust once again to remind people not to use emergency departments unless the condition is serious and urgent. ‘Ma’, ‘Da’ and ‘Uncle Andy’ from the series feature in a short video designed to increase public understanding of the appropriate […]
Nov 29 2017 | Posted in
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