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Murphy slams DRD minister’s decision to axe jobs

27-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has said that a decision by DRD minister Danny Kennedy to axe jobs and sub contractors providing frontline road services is ‘politically motivated and incompetent’. Speaking to Newry Times, Conor Murphy said, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership – Tackling Agri-Crime

26-Aug-2014
The Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership is promoting the TRACKER subsidy to tackle Agri-Crime. On a regional basis the PCSP is supporting the Rural Crime Partnership in the roll out of a subsidy for the fitting of TRACKER equipment ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Toxic waste dumpers have nothing to offer communities’ – Larkin

26-Aug-2014
Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has said that those who continue to dump their poisonous waste have nothing to offer communities and care little about them. The Slieve Gullion elected representative was speaking after the dumping ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Letters to the Editor, ‘Newry Sinn Fein out of touch with community over Carnbane development’

26-Aug-2014
Dear Editor, As a Drumgullion Avenue resident in Newry and living in the vicinity of the future Carnbane Industrial and business development I have been vociferous in its encouragement and support. In fact several months ago through the medium of your ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Firmus Energy Newry City Triathlon to be a massive event

26-Aug-2014
Sunday’s firmus energy Newry City Triathlon promises to be a huge sporting affair with almost 300 athletes entering the event, which is scheduled to start at 2pm at the Albert Basin in front of the Quays Shopping Centre. If you haven’t entered at ... read more
Source: Newry Times

South Dublin Mayor to speak at Newry ‘Pride in Politics’ event

25-Aug-2014
Newry & Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has extended an invitation to all to attend the launch of Sinn Féins LGBT rights document: “Equality, Diversity, Solidarity – Fighting with PRIDE for LGBT rights in Ireland.” The event, which has been ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ring of Gullion secures £1m Heritage Lottery Fund investment

23-Aug-2014
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has today announced it has awarded a grant of £980,000 to Newry and Mourne District Council to protect one of Northern Ireland’s last great wildernesses – the Ring of Gullion in south Armagh. The Ring of Gullion is ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ruane calls on unionists to ‘tell the truth’ on welfare cuts

22-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has called on unionist leaders to tell the truth about welfare cuts. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “Unionist leaders and their pro-austerity allies in the Alliance party have been queuing up recently to tell us ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘More resources needed to tackle increased rural crime’ – Hazzard

22-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has said the PSNI must deploy more resources if it is to reverse the increase in crimes against farming and rural crime. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “The latest report from NFU Mutual shows that there has been a ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Handbag taken in car break-in

22-Aug-2014
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information after a car was broken into. Some time between 4.30pm and 5pm on Thursday, 24th July, an Audi car, parked near to a chapel graveyard on Newry Road, was broken into and a handbag taken. An old type white ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Celebrate 15 years of Shopping at The Quays, Newry

22-Aug-2014
This year The Quays Shopping Centre is celebrating fifteen years of shopping and style in the heart of Newry City. The Quays Shopping Centre officially opened it’s doors in 1999, bringing a wide variety of new stores to Newry including Sainsbury’s, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Still hope for Pride in Newry illuminations’ – Kimmins

22-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin councillor Liz Kimmins has said those who refused to support lighting up Craigmore Viaduct in support of the Newry Pride Festival are living in the dark ages. Speaking after Newry and Mourne Council voted against a Sinn Féin proposal to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Brady calls on Newry parade organisers to ‘talk to residents’

22-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has met the Parades Commission to raise concerns about a proposed Band Parade taking place in Newry this month. And the Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA has appealed to the organisers to end their refusal to engage in dialogue ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry Chamber slams ‘absurd decision’ to push ahead with Newry development

22-Aug-2014
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Association (NIIRTA) has described as ‘bitterly disappointing and utterly absurd’ the decision of DOE Minister Durkan to give full planning permission to a ... read more
Source: Newry Times

PIPS announces fundraising screening of Good Will Hunting at Newry Omniplex

21-Aug-2014
PIPS, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity, in conjunction with Newry Omniplex, hopes to raise much-needed funds with a screening of the Oscar-winning 1997 movie Good Will Hunting. The movie, starring the late Robin Williams, will be shown at ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Rural roads will be adversely effected by Kennedy’s threat’ – Ruane

21-Aug-2014
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said rural communities would be adversely affected if DRD Minister Danny Kennedy carries out his threat to refuse to repair street lighting and carry out essential road maintenance. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Looking for an alternative night out? Take a Bat walk around Bessbrook!

21-Aug-2014
Forget the cinema, a meal at your favourite restaurant or an evening in front of the television. Newry and Mourne District Council’s biodiversity office is offering you a different way to spend your Friday night – a Bat Walk. The guided walk will ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Rural crime initiatives launched in Newry

21-Aug-2014
The Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership have announced a number of initiatives to tackle Rural Crime. Speaking at the launch Cllr Andy Moffett, Chair of the PCSP, and a farmer himself, stated, “According to recent figures ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry community congratulated on Gaza aid response

20-Aug-2014
Newry & Armagh MP Conor Murphy has praised the generosity from individuals and communities throughout the area for their response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The response to the appeal for aid has been amazing,” said the Sinn ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Firmus Energy Newry City Triathlon: General Patton is seeking revenge

20-Aug-2014
Gerry Patton forecasts that the forthcoming Firmus Energy Newry City Triathlon will be a great showpiece and he is really looking forward to competing in it. He says last year a few people finished ahead of him who he feels shouldn’t have done; thus ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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