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‘Secretary of State’s no-show in Newry exposes lie’, insists Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said Secretary of State James Brokenshire’s claims to want to “canvass public opinion” on an EU exit have been exposed. The Newry representative made the statement after Mr Brokenshire called off a meeting in the city when he was informed that local community groups were holding a protest. “Mr […]

Newry Love Heritage NI 2016 event announced

The Department for Communities has announced the programme of events for 2016 Love Heritage NI. Locations open to the public in the Newry area include Killevy Churches on Saturday 27th August from 11am -3pm. This site at the foot of Slieve Gullion contains back to back churches; the West Church dates from 11th Century and […]

Tayto Park trip for Newry foster carers and children

Newry and Mourne Foster Carers Group recently organised a daytrip to Tayto Park in County Meath for a group of foster carers and children within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Funded through a Cash for Kids grant, the group had full access to the park including roller coaster rides, adventure zones and the […]

Extended opening hours announced for Greencastle Royal Castle

Extended opening hours have been announced by the Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division for Greencastle Royal Castle. From 5th July to 2nd October, the monument will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5 pm. Greencastle is a royal castle built in the 13th century. While it dates mainly from […]

‘PSNI must move with community’ – Brady

Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has described a meeting held with PSNI officials regarding policing in South Armagh as “frank and forthright”. Brady was joined by MLA Conor Murphy and PCSP member Declan Murphy for the meeting with Area Commander Paul Reed and Community Policing Inspector Lynn Corbett. “We are deeply disappointed with what […]

‘Keep safe as summer winds down’, warns NI Water

School holidays may be more than half done, and perhaps there hasn’t been just as much sunshine as we would have liked, but there’s still an opportunity for danger. As summer begins to wind down, NI Water is continuing to remind parents in the South Down area about the dangers of children playing at or […]

Traffic delays expected in Newry this weekend

Motorists are advised of anticipated disruption in the Newry area this weekend. On Friday 26th August, a parade is due to take place at Belfast Road and Rathfriland Road in Newry, between 7.15pm and 10.30pm. Motorists are advised to avoid these areas and find an alternative route. On Saturday 27th August, feeder parades are due […]

‘Treasury announcement on EU funding unacceptable’ – Ó Muilleoir

Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has said that short term assurances provided by the Chancellor around EU funding do not go far enough. The Minister said, “Prior to the referendum, the European Union had agreed to contribute over €1.2 billion to Structural and Investment Fund programmes in the north scheduled to run between 2014 and […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Newry Brexit protest’

Dear Editor, A protest was organised in Newry, where the Secretary of State James Brokenshire was due to meet the local Chamber of Commerce. The protest was organised by a group of concerned citizens from communities on both sides of the border. We are made up of farmers, business owners, community groups and individuals from […]

Police seize 65,000 Diazepam tablets and £10,000 cash

The PSNI have been conducting an investigation into the unlawful supply and distribution of diazepam tablets into and throughout Northern Ireland. Diazepam is a Class ‘C’ controlled drug which may only be lawfully possessed on prescription. Detective Inspector Andy Dunlop, from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch, said, “Over the past three months, we have seized […]







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