
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has commended all those who took part in the recent Field of Dreams documentary on the Crossmaglen Rangers CLG. “It was a fantastic programme and it really illustrated the enormous efforts that go into our national games from people who then have to get up and go to work the […]
Mar 28 2016 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are pleased to welcome and host Cycling Ireland to the Cloughmore Centre at Kilbroney Park and also to the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails. Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Mickey Ruane welcomed the group to the area and said, “I am delighted to see Cycling Ireland hold […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Mickey Ruane hosted a reception in the Council Chamber in Monaghan Row Newryrecently to honour the achievements of Martin Fitzpatrick and his nephew Ronan Fitzpatrick, World Piping Champions and Orlaith Hollywood, World Champion Irish Dancer. As first Citizen of Newry, Mourne and Down District, Chairperson Ruane expressed […]
Mar 7 2016 | Posted in
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The Irish Football Association is developing a new Disability Football Plan so that more young disabled people can enjoy the game. The plan, which will cover the period 2016-2020, aims to provide more strategic support to clubs and organisations involved in disability football or who would like to get involved. Irish FA Disability Manager Alan […]
Feb 25 2016 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), in conjunction with the East Down and South Armagh GAA Boards, have recently launched the Night Time Gaels Programme. The programme will be running each Friday night throughout the month of February and will aim to encourage young people to take part in sport as […]
Feb 23 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are warning of traffic disruption on Saturday, 30th January, as Down meet Donegal in the GAA Allianz Football League. The game begins at 7pm in Pairc Esler and turnstiles will open at 5.30pm. Motorists should make use of car parks within Newry City Centre or in Greenbank Industrial Estates. Parking is not […]
Jan 30 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Culture Spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has congratulated Rory Best upon his appointment as Ireland Captain. Mrs McKevitt said, “I’m delighted to see that Rory Best has been appointed captain of the Ireland rugby team. “Rory has an immense amount of international experience and I have no doubt he’ll be an inspiring influence as we […]
Jan 22 2016 | Posted in
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Aaron Shanahan has been released from his contract with Warrenpoint Town Football Club with immediate effect. Aaron came in at the end of August 2015 following the injury of first choice goalkeeper Johnny Parr. Johnny is now back to full fitness. A club official thanked Aaron for his efforts. “We would like to thank Aaron […]
Jan 15 2016 | Posted in
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Premier League Club Swansea City AFC Academy staff recently delivered a coach education workshop at Warrenpoint Town FC. The workshop, which was attended by 40+ coaches from across N.Ireland and the Republic, consisted of practical sessions and a theory workshop delivered by Swansea City Academy staff Roy Thomas, Darran Jones, Aaron McNeill and Joe Carlow. […]
Jan 8 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed Golf Digest’s ranking of Royal County Down as the world’s top golf course. The local course pipped Augusta National to the coveted top spot in this year’s rankings. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “It will come to no surprise to many local golfers […]
Jan 8 2016 | Posted in
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