
SDLP Councillor Gillian Fitzpatrick has been selected as the new Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Mrs Fitzpatrick, currently Vice Chair of the council, said that her year will be marked by a commitment to build the local economy and stem the tide of emigration forced upon young people living in the district. […]

Detectives investigating the murder of 73 year old Eugene Carr, who died following an attack at his home last year, have arrested a 30 year old man this morning, Wednesday 1st June, in the Newry area. Two house searches have also been carried out in the Newry and Rathfriland areas. Speaking to Newry Times, the […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has written to the newly appointed Minister for Health Michelle O’Neill seeking an urgent meeting on Daisy Hill Hospital and health care in South Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Sustained investment in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital and the provision of health care in South […]

The new Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has said he is committed to a programme of digital reform. The Minister was speaking after his department won a prestigious European award for excellence in transformation for the nidirect programme in Dublin this week. Visiting the General Register Office, where members of the public can search their […]
May 31 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has blasted Transport NI following their annual report to the Council. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said the body had let the people of the area down. “Under the Ministerial direction of Danny Kennedy, Transport NI have let the facilities and services they are responsible for in South Armagh get into […]
May 31 2016 | Posted in
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The good weather is finally here, and it’s important that, while enjoying the sunshine as best we can, that we all stay hydrated. Drinking a little more water every day really can have positive results. Water helps to reduce the risk of tiredness, increases concentration and vitality, and improves memory. It also helps with healthy […]
May 31 2016 | Posted in
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Rory McShane is one of Northern Ireland’s leading legal professionals with over 40 years in private practice as a solicitor, former President, Treasurer and serving Council member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland. His reputation and career is well known to many. After 40 years in business, Newry Times took the opportunity to ask […]

Police and the family of missing Newry woman, 43 year old Michelle Quinn are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Michelle was last seen in Newry City Centre on the morning of Thursday 26th May. She is described as being 5’5” tall, of medium build with long black coloured hair. When last seen she was […]
May 30 2016 | Posted in
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Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the Derramore Crescent area of Newtownhamilton. Sometime between 9.30pm on Friday 20 May and 8.30am on Saturday 21st May, a car was set alight which caused damage to the interior. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Tom Nugent said, “I would ask […]
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Justin Mc Nulty, has praised the work of coaches and boxers at the Sacred Heart Boxing Club in Bessbrook. Speaking after a visit to the club Mc Nulty said, “I was delighted to accept an invitation from the legendary Seamus Mc Cormick to visit the Sacred Heart Boxing Club […]