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Kurling in Newry & Mourne for adults with disabilities

As part of the Southern Trust Fit 4 U Project, local adults with physical/sensory disabilities have recently started playing New Age Kurling. New Age Kurling is an indoor adapted version of the Kurling game played on ice and it has many benefits. Speaking to Newry Times, Rhonda Richardson, Fit 4 U Co-ordinator, Southern Trust, explained, […]

Trust launches breast screening awareness sessions for older women

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) has recently launched Promoting Early Presentation of Breast Cancer (PEP) awareness sessions for older women. The sessions are aimed at women aged 67+ who have received their final breast screening invitation. The sessions provide older women with the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to present promptly with […]

Warrenpoint Town FC to pursue arbitration

Warrenpoint Town FC have released a statement stating their intention to pusue Sports Arbitration. The ‘Point spoke to Newry Times about the club’s shock that the IFA decided in a hearing last week into Carrick Rangers, to ‘let them off’. The IFA Disciplinary Committee decided not to enforce any sanction on Carrick following a hearing […]

Traffic delays expected in Newry

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and diversions in and around Newry on Sunday 29th May due to the marathon taking place. Road closures and diversions are expected to be in place from approximately 8am until 3pm. The Tandragee Road, between Newry and Poyntzpass, will be closed. Article continues below: Motorists are advised to […]

‘Arsonists must end their campaign of intimidation’ – McNulty after Bessbrook incident

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Justin Mc Nulty, has condemned an arson attack on a vehicle in the Bessbrook area over the weekend. Speaking after visiting the owners of the vehicle Mc Nulty said, “This is the third occasion on which a vehicle belonging to this family has been damaged or destroyed. “Neither the […]

Newry athletes supported by The Mary Peters Trust

The Mary Peters Trust has once again provided funding in excess of £42,000 to 80 young athletes from across Northern Ireland, including two local athletes from Newry, in order to support and accelerate their professional careers. In addition to this financial support, the athletes, along with their parents, coaches and sports body representatives, were invited […]

Newry kids become Nature Detectives at Silent Valley

Pupils from St. Ronan’s Primary School in Newry recently stepped into the role of nature detectives with NI Water when they paid a visit to Silent Valley Reservoir. During the study trip to the beauty spot, the children learnt why the site was chosen to become one of the most important water supplies in Northern […]

‘Good hygiene is important for a fun day out with all the family’ – PHA

With the better weather, many families will be planning day trips over the coming weeks, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the importance of personal hygiene when visiting farms and swimming pools. Dr Philip Veal, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, said, “Summer is a great time for day trips, […]

Newry schools take part in hate crime workshop with police officers

Police officers from Newtownhamilton, with colleagues from the PSNI College, recently met with Year 8 pupils from four local secondary schools – Newry High School, St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen and Newtownhamilton High School. It was part of a workshop focused on dealing with prejudice, racism and sectarianism. Police delivered […]

‘British Government must listen to public on nuclear plans’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the British Government to listen carefully to the concerns of a ‘consistent majority’ who oppose the development of a new nuclear power plant beside the Sellafield site in Cumbria. Ritchie was responding to polls which show over 80% of people are opposed to the development. She […]







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