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‘Regular appointments needed for polio patients’ – Ruane

03-Dec-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has called for better treatment for long-term orthopedic patients with polio. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I have been dealing with constituents who are suffering from polio who are finding it difficult to get ... read more
Source: Newry Times

The boys are back in town to raise funds for Newry Hospice

03-Dec-2015
Two lifelong friends who first found themselves in the city of London some forty years ago will be back in town next April to participate in the world famous London Marathon. Lawrence McCabe and Pat McGinn have undertaken the daunting 26 miles and 385 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry student Tara Anne O’Hare awarded prestigious scholarship

03-Dec-2015
Tara Anne O’Hare from Newry has received a prestigious JP McManus Scholarship at a recent event in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry together with Jan O’Sullivan TD, Minister for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ritchie presses Government on support for renewables

02-Dec-2015
SDLP MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, has pressed the British Government to reinstate the Renewables Obligation for existing renewable projects. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said, “The Government’s decision to scrap the Renewables Obligation ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry’s Gavin Rice is highly commended at Skills Show

02-Dec-2015
Gavin Rice, a plumbing learner from Newry who studies at Southern Regional College, is among the local competitors who have triumphed at the Skills Show in Birmingham. Northern Ireland competitors brought home six gold, four silver and five bronze ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Tributes paid after death of Newry fire fighter

02-Dec-2015
Tributes have been paid to a Newry fire fighter who tragically lost his life in a road accident. Recently retired Watch Commander Eugene McNally, a long serving member of the Fire and Rescue service in Newry, died following a two vehicle crash on the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

VIDEO: Newry screen has some seeing red

02-Dec-2015
Controversy surrounds a new big TV screen erected beside the cathedral in ... read more
Source: BBC

Mcateer calls for vigilance in the run up to Christmas

01-Dec-2015
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has called for vigilance in the run up to Christmas following recent break-ins in the city and with Christmas only a few weeks away. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “I know ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Extensive damage after South Armagh arson incident

01-Dec-2015
Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following an arson at farm buildings at Newry Road, Crossmaglen during the early hours of Saturday, 14th November. Extensive damage was caused to two cattle sheds with two tractors and a large number of ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Police treat Newry house incident as ‘hate crime’

01-Dec-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an incident in Chequer Court. Sometime between 11.30am and 2.30pm on Thursday, 19th November, eggs were thrown at the rear of a house. This is being treated as a hate crime. Police would like to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man dies after A1 crash near Newry

02-Dec-2015
A man in his 50s dies following a two-vehicle crash on the main road between Belfast and Newry, County ... read more
Source: BBC

McAteer welcomes £3.7m Buttercrane investment

30-Nov-2015
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the recent news of a £3.7m investment at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. Buttercrane Shopping Centre announced last week that it had secured seven new brands and some £3.7m ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Three locals graduate from Deloitte Human Capital Academy

30-Nov-2015
Niamh Lambe from Warrenpoint, Kevin Johnston from Newry and Raymond O’Rourke from Rostrevor are among 16 local people to graduate from Deloitte’s Human Capital Academy. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry hosted an awards ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Make Christmas brighter in Newry for underprivileged children and families

30-Nov-2015
Northern Ireland’s biggest Christmas present appeal is underway again. The Salvation Army and Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) have teamed once more for the Family Appeal – which is set to bring festive cheer to underprivileged children and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police urge public to report suspicious ATM machine activity

28-Nov-2015
Police are asking the public to report any suspicious or unusual items or activity at ATMs. The call comes after attempts were made to either steal or enter two cash machines in Mayobridge and Carrickmore earlier this month. At premises on Newry Road, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy dismisses ‘baseless scaremongering’

28-Nov-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said recent claims that discretionary welfare funds will be cut or subsumed into the new welfare mitigation package are ‘baseless scaremongering’. “The ‘Fresh Start’ Agreement makes clear that ... read more
Source: Newry Times

200 shopping trolleys removed from Newry’s Clanrye riverbed

28-Nov-2015
The Belfast Telegraph recently highlighted Newry’s unattractive city centre river course blighted by discarded shopping trolleys. With a low tide occurring recently, the opportunity was taken to remove over 200 old and rusty trolleys from the Clanrye ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Agreement is a sop to big business’ – Newry Unite Community

28-Nov-2015
Newry Unite Community branch spokesperson Martin McKeown, has described the recent Northern Ireland agreement as ‘a sop to big business’. Speaking to Newry Times, Martin said the new agreement is effectively ‘Robin Hood in ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local environmental groups urged to apply for funding

27-Nov-2015
SDLP South Down MLA Seán Rogers has urged local environmental groups to apply for the recently announced funding pot from Department of Environment. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “There are some exceptional groups working hard to protect and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry Fire Cadets Leaders win Community Award

27-Nov-2015
The Leaders of the Newry Fire Cadets Programme have Won the Community Award at the NIFRS Employee Awards 2015. The 18 Leaders were nominated because of their valuable contribution to the success of the Newry Fire Cadets Programme and their work with the ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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