
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is giving away two tickets to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Royal County Down, Newcastle (28-31 May 2015), courtesy of the European Tour’s Irish Open. This year’s Irish Open is hosted by The Rory Foundation and a large number of golfing stars have already confirmed to play […]

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY THREE ROSTREVOR 1-09 – 0-14 MAYOBRIDGE By Kieran McNally Mayobridge survived goal chances and a second-half dismissal to grind out a two-point victory at a frustrated Rostrevor on Friday night. The early development of Stefan White’s Reds seems to be showing signs of promise despite the side’s winless start […]
May 11 2015 | Posted in
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The Armagh GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee will host an open day and conference in the Ceannáras building at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday 9th May at 10am. The main focus of the day will be on mental health and wellbeing and associated matters. A number of health and wellbeing agencies will also be present […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with Northern Ireland Opera to bring a new unique piece of golf inspired performance to Newcastle during the Irish Open. The piece called LoveGolfOpera has never been performed before anywhere else in the world and already this new exciting project is drawing huge media interest. […]

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY TWO By Kieran McNally Burren’s festival may have been ongoing over the weekend, but it was their marquee forward; Donal O’Hare, that edged his side to a five-point success over an encouraging Rostrevor in a captivating contest at rain-soaked St. Mary’s Park on Saturday evening. The evidence would suggest […]
May 4 2015 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has condemned those responsible for stealing heating oil and diesel from Dromintee GAC. “These callous thieves have stolen from the community and left the club with another bill that is ill afforded,” he told Newry Times. “The Gaelic Club is run by volunteers who give thousands of hours […]
May 1 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP Westminster Candidate for South Down Margaret Ritchie has said that the Irish Open planned for Newcastle is quickly growing into a global spectacle following the announcement of more elite golfers. She said, “Significant work has already gone into ensuring that the Irish Open at Royal County Down will be bigger and better than any […]
May 1 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein Newry councillor Liz Kimmins has condemned those who are using the grounds around Corrinshego’s new pitch as a dumping ground. “While I was at Corrinshego’s first match on Sunday I noticed there was a lot of dumping at what is locally known as the Spricks,” she said. “This is all household items, wallpaper, […]
Apr 28 2015 | Posted in
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Eight local footballers and their team manager are performing a Full Monty in aid of the Children’s Cancer unit. Neil McAteer, Manager of Haldane Fisher Athletic Football Club in Newry, will take part along with his players at the event on Saturday 2nd May at Sheepbridge Bar in Newry. Speaking to Newry Times, Neil explained […]

Local charity Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is calling runners and walkers taking part in this year’s Newry City marathon to do so in support of their work. This year’s event which includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10k run and 12 mile walk takes place on Sunday 24th May. Perhaps you have experienced meningitis first […]