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McNulty calls for development of all Ireland rail network

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA and member of the Assembly Infrastructure Committee Justin McNulty has called for a plan to develop rail services across the island. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “The reopening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel line offers an opportunity to really think about integrating rail services across the island for the […]

Local young mums host cake sale

The Southern Trust’s Ladybird Group recently hosted a cake sale to help raise funds for the group’s activities and £80 was donated to SANDS (the Still Birth and Neonatal Death Charity). The Ladybird Forum is a programme for young mums which aims to improve participants’ confidence and build their self-esteem, both as young women and […]

Ritchie calls for vote on the future of Nuclear Power

SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the British Government to take note of the Swiss referendum on the future of Nuclear power stations in their country and allow people here to decide the future of the UK’s nuclear network. The South Down MP said, “Not only are we facing the problem that an entire […]

Free Santa home visits for Newry children

For the last three years The Brain Injury Foundation has been offering free home visits by Santa and his elf to children with disabilities across Newry and Mourne. Speaking to Newry Times, Frank Dolaghan, Chair of BIF, is one of Santa’s special helpers and said, “Santa usually visits some children with disabilities in their own […]

Concern over crime spree in Bessbrook area

Local Ulster Unionist representatives Danny Kennedy MLA and Cllr David Taylor have expressed their serious concern at the level of criminal activity currently taking place in the Bessbrook area. The representatives were speaking after a series of break-ins and robberies over the past number of weeks, which included the killing of a family pet and […]

Elderly in Newry urged to apply for Winter Fuel Payment

Local Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan is urging the elderly in Newry and Armagh to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment in advance of the colder weather. Speaking to Newry Times, Boylan said, “The scheme is designed to assist pensioners to meet the cost of heating their homes during the colder winter period. Article continues […]

Local councillor raises community concerns about Glassdrummond Road

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has raised the issue of gritting on the Glassdrummond Road and its added danger with the winter freezing conditions with senior Road officials. The local Councillor explained, “We have had ongoing problems with concerns about safety along this road when the frost comes. “The very fine surface, […]

Camlough and Bessbrook residents respond to recent crime spree

After what was described by local Councillor Roisin Mulgrew as “a horrific spree of dastardly crime against people, their homes and the community in general” residents from the Camlough and Bessbrook area have come together to help in the battle against crime within their communities. The Sinn Féin Councillor explained, “We continue to see a […]

‘Executive must mirror scheme for victims of contaminated blood in NI’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken in the House of Commons on the issue of contaminated blood, highlighting the needs of NI victims and their families. She said, “Over the last forty years, the contaminated blood scandal has touched many lives across Britain and Ireland. “Throughout my time as MP for South Down, […]

The Rooftop Restaurant takes dining in Dundalk to new heights

The Rooftop Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is taking dining in Dundalk to new heights. Introducing super stylish cocktails, craft beers, signature dishes with jazz entertainment every Friday evening, it’s a stunning location for a romantic evening for two, a group booking, or any special occasion. More recently The Rooftop Restaurant is available to […]







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