
Shane O Neills Ladies team, who recently suffered a heartbreaking defeat in their recent All Ireland Intermediate Club Final, received a heroes welcome from the huge crowd present at the annual Camlough Village Christmas Light Switch On. Hundreds of young people and adults gave a rapturous applause to the Armagh & Ulster Club Champions. There […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has said that whilst recent criminal activity in the locality had heightened the fears of many, she felt sure that the incidents had also helped bring neighbours together to create stronger friendly and more active communities. She was speaking after a Police and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the Camlough Road, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1st December. An 8 year old boy was crossing the road at traffic lights near Parkhead hill at approximately 5pm when he was clipped by a red car, possibly a Nissan Micra. Article […]
Dec 14 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a two vehicle road traffic collision. The collision happened on the Old Dublin Road in the Newry area. Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Russell Vogan said, “It was reported that just after 9.00pm on Sunday 11th December, a blue BMW 320 collided with a […]
Dec 13 2016 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has allocated £2.6million to environmental projects across Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minster said, “I am pleased to announce this funding for 2017/18 which is taken from the revenue raised by the carrier bag levy. “It will be used to help projects which sustain, improve and enrich our natural […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick were on site recently to view the recently upgraded Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). This visit marks the completion of a major £8m investment at the plant in this popular tourist seaside town, which will deliver an improved standard of […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is making people aware of the presence of the winter vomiting and diarrhoea virus, also known as norovirus, circulating in the community. This is having an impact on nursing and residential homes, as well as some hospital services. The PHA recommends simple, practical steps to minimise the risk of contracting […]
Dec 12 2016 | Posted in
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To keep warm and stylish this winter fashion retailer Evans and Barnardo’s in Newry have joined together to launch a coat exchange to raise money for the children’s charity. Shoppers who donate a pre-loved coat to any Barnardo’s store before 24th December 2016 will receive a unique £10 off voucher to spend on their new […]
Dec 9 2016 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has set out the Executive’s commitment to tackling homelessness in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the start of Homelessness Awareness Week, which this year is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Minister outlined how the Northern Ireland Executive, through the Department for Communities, is investing over £35million to prevent homelessness and to […]

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has launched the fifth FinTrU Financial Services Academy. Twenty graduates will undertake an intensive four week training programme delivered by Belfast Met and Ulster University. The training will have a strong focus on investment opportunities and financial compliance. On completion of the course the graduates will be interviewed for a […]