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Exciting FREE event at Slieve Gullion

Slieve Gullion Courtyard Development is staging a unique event at Slieve Gullion Courtyard on Saturday 23rd September celebrating European connections with the region. The event, Failte Europe, will celebrate the contribution our European neighbours make to our local communities and highlight their musical, cultural heritage.     The free event takes place on Saturday 23rd […]

New walking guide reveals Northern Ireland’s geological wonders

The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has launched its new book, ‘Rambling on the Rocks: Walking Northern Ireland’s Natural Landscape’ at a family fun day in Belfast’s Colin Glen. The book aims to take walkers on a geological journey across all of Northern Ireland’s well-known, and some lesser known, natural landscapes.   Published as […]

Newry-based business opens Belfast Showroom

Leading Northern Ireland retailer Kukoon.com has taken another step in its growth after opening a brand new custom built, spacious showroom on 60 Boucher Crescent, just off the Boucher road in Belfast. The Newry-based firm (formerly The Rug House) has undergone a significant expansion in recent years and the modern hang and glide rails in […]

7.5% increase by SSE Airtricity is ‘unwelcome news’

The Consumer Council has described the 7.5% domestic tariff increase by SSE Airtricity as ‘unwelcome news’. They have encouraged consumers to be aware that savings can be made. In total over 200,000 (26%) households across Northern Ireland will be affected by this change.     The increase, which comes into effect on 1st October 2017, […]

Gold watches and medals taken in Newry burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Mountain View area of Killeavy, Newry on Friday, 25th August. The house was entered sometime between 2.30pm and 4.00pm.     Two men’s gold watches and a number of medals were stolen. Speaking to Newry Times, Detective Constable McAteer […]

Southern Regional College celebrates its 10th birthday

Northern Ireland’s best performing college, Southern Regional College, is celebrating its 10th birthday this month. In August 2007, the 16 further and higher education colleges in Northern Ireland merged to create six new area based ‘super colleges.’  The birth of Southern Regional College incorporated the merger of the previously known Armagh College, Newry and Kilkeel […]

Newry police issue scam warning

Police are urging members of the public to protect themselves against fraudsters who claim to represent HMRC and trick them into making a bogus payment. Victims are being contacted in a variety of methods and, in some instances reported, the fraudsters ask for payment in iTunes gift card voucher codes because they can be easily […]

Talented Newry singers/songwriters sought for new live music initiative

Buttercrane Shopping Centre, in conjunction with IUR FM, is searching for local people with musical talent to take to the stage throughout September as part of a new live music initiative – Saturday Sessions. They are looking for talented local people (16+) to enter via their Facebook page.   Whether you’re a solo act, duo, […]

Newry athletes shine in penultimate firmus energy Super Six

The fifth event in this year’s firmus energy Super Six Series welcomed more than 130 young athletes to the Mary Peters Track in Belfast last Thursday evening. With four previous events under the athletes’ belts, there was a real competitive edge as they competed in a number of disciplines aiming to better their previous outing. […]

50 motorists caught speeding during Newry police operation

Tactical Support Group (TSG) recently worked in partnership with colleagues in the Road Safety Camera Vans in the Newry and South Down areas. TSG officers utilised the Laser Speed testing device.     The officers performed speed tests on roads where complaints and concerns had previously been raised by members of the community. Over 50 […]







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