
As the new school year approaches, parents are being encouraged to think about what they pack in their children’s lunchboxes and to choose a healthier option for the best start to the school year. The message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) for those preparing the packed lunch and snack for break is to steer […]
Sep 1 2015 | Posted in
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A new vaccine which helps prevent meningitis B is being offered to babies from today [1 September] as part of the routine childhood vaccination programme. The vaccine is available to babies born on or after 1 July 2015 and doses are given at two months old, four months old and a booster when the child […]

A Newry golfer will have no excuse for missing his next tee-time after winning a limited-edition BOSS watch for achieving a hole-in-one. Piaras Curran, 28, scored his ace on the 187-yard, par-three second at Warrenpoint GC, and the 18-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1Club and a specially-commissioned, commemorative timepiece. The […]
Sep 1 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon and Councillor Barra Ó Muirí met with Mr Paul Kelly of the Roads Service on Friday to address concerns about road safety around the new Happy Faces Centre at Fords Cross. Megan Fearon pointed to the huge success of Happy Faces, with over 50 families making use of the child […]
Sep 1 2015 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed the news that the Housing Executive are to carry out much needed improvements to homes in Dungormley Estate. “I have had numerous meetings with the Housing Executive with regard to Dungormley,” he explained to Newry Times. “I have always found their staff to be courteous and helpful […]
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Sinn Fein Councillor Mickey Larkin has congratulated St. Brigid’s Accordion Band. It follows their recent success at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil which was held in Sligo. “There is a huge sense of pride in the area at the achievements of the band,” he told Newry Times. “The dedication and commitment of the band members with […]
Sep 1 2015 | Posted in
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DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY FOURTEEN ROSTREVOR 1-09 – 2-12 CASTLEWELLAN By Kieran McNally Rostrevor became the fourth side to be relegated in this season’s top flight, as Castlewellan finished strongly to claim a six-point win at Pettit Park on Friday night. The Reds have been unlucky this season with a number of close […]
Aug 31 2015 | Posted in
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Detectives are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in the Clogharevan Park area of Bessbrook in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 31st August. At approximately 2.40am Police received a report that three men had broken into a house and entered a bedroom where an elderly, disabled male occupant of the house was […]
Aug 31 2015 | Posted in
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Introduction: The Rug House Ltd. is a leading online business selling rugs and other homewares throughout the UK, Ireland and internationally. This is an opportunity to join an energetic and positive team and become part of a young company continually growing. Warehouse Operative: 2 Warehouse operatives required (Minimum 20 hour contract) for our Newry warehouse […]

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed a £2500 cash injection for the Friends of Derrymore group. The funding came from Newry, Mounre and Down Council’s Voluntary Contributions and the group have pledged to use it to create a flagship Christmas event for the area. Cllr Mulgrew said the group would work with the entire […]
Aug 28 2015 | Posted in
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