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‘I told mummy that I’m not scared of death anymore’

01-Jan-1970
TWO years ago, Séanín Smith had the world at her feet. The pretty University of Ulster student was in the middle of a work placement in Daisy Hill Hospital, had just qualified as a lifeguard and was a seasoned performer with the Sheridan Stage ... read more
Source: Locali

New rector welcomed

03-Jun-2014
THE grouped parishes of Drumgath, Drumballyroney, Clonduff and Drumgooland welcomed their new rector, Rev Gerald Macartney, following his institution by Bishop Harold Miller on Friday, 30 May in Drumgooland Parish Church. The preacher at the service was ... read more
Source: Locali

Pre-school relief

03-Jun-2014
SORROW turned to joy last week as many parents received the news that their child had secured a nursery or reception place, two months after initially being denied a pre-school place. In April, a growing number of children had been refused pre-school ... read more
Source: Locali

Man who was blinded in Troubles tells story

01-Jan-1970
A MAN who was shot and blinded when he was just 10-years-old during the Troubles, will be joined by Gerry Kelly in the Canal Court on Thursday, June 19, to talk about his remarkable journey. Walking home from school in Derry, Richard Moore was shot at ... read more
Source: Locali

Major Newry development will create up to 800 jobs, says company behind the scheme

02-Jun-2014
The planned development at Carnbane in Newry will consolidate Newry’s position as the top retail destination for shoppers from the Republic of Ireland, provide 358 much-needed local construction jobs, resulting in £7.1million of Construction Wages and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Down stay up to send Armagh down

02-Jun-2014
DOWN hurlers were in blistering scoring form as they bundled traditional rivals Armagh through the trapdoor into the Nicky Rackard Cup next season. It was a comprehensive Mourne performance and one that was long overdue, especially when considering the ... read more
Source: Locali

Hollywood glamour comes to harbour

01-Jan-1970
HEARTS were set aflutter last week in Annalong, as heart-throb Jamie Dornan caused waves at the harbour. The Northern Irish-born award-winning actor was filming scenes for the second series of television drama, The Fall. Also starring X-Files actress ... read more
Source: Locali

James records fastest lap

01-Jan-1970
ROUND three of the Cross Country National Points series hosted by XMTB took place recently in the spectacular surroundings of Lady Dixon Park on a course to test even the most seasoned racers among the 250 riders signing on. Some great performances by ... read more
Source: Locali

Raising Bramley profile at core of forum discussion

01-Jan-1970
LAST Tuesday evening in Loughgall, over 40 individuals from 30 County Armagh businesses attended a forum, aimed at seeing how Armagh can promote and raise the profile of its famous Bramley apple. The forum was the first of several workshops that will be ... read more
Source: Locali

Time is up for drug dealers says PSNI

01-Jan-1970
DRUG dealers in Armagh are being warned their time is up. The stark message comes after two men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested when officers, who were conducting a foot patrol in the area of Lonsdale Road Carpark, observed two males in a vehicle. ... read more
Source: Locali

Community anger as vandals attack Richhill War Memorial

01-Jan-1970
VANDALS smashed up plants pots and desecrated a War Memorial during a late night wrecking spree in Richhill. During the weekend of May 24-25, vandals went on the rampage around the village, tossing flower pots, ripping up flowers and scattering soil ... read more
Source: Locali

Armagh exit Junior Cup after batting collapse

01-Jan-1970
ARMAGH played host to Donaghcloney on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Junior Cup. Donaghcloney won the toss and unsurprisingly elected to bat in glorious conditions. The Armagh opening bowlers, Harry Doyle and Matthew Wright, initially ... read more
Source: Locali

McGreevy pledges To return

02-Jun-2014
Despite failing to be elected to the new Newry, Mourne and Down Super Council, outgoing SDLP Councillor for Crotlieve, Connaire McGreevy has said that he will continue his role in public life. “I am determined to use this setback as the incentive to ... read more
Source: Locali

Anger over planning decision on complex

02-Jun-2014
THE decision to give planning permission to a new £47m development on the outskirts of the city has strongly divided opinions. The project, which is claimed will consolidate Newry's position as "a top cross-border retail hub", will ... read more
Source: Locali

Super Stars finish on a high

02-Jun-2014
WINDMILL Stars finished their Carnbane League season on a high after winning the league title last Tuesday and then two days later defeating Ballybot United in what many people (but not the Carnbane League) saw as the Fr Davies Cup Final. Two Gareth ... read more
Source: Locali

Crooked Lake Triathlon - will be bigger and better

02-Jun-2014
SATURDAY'S Crooked Lake Triathlon promises to be the best yet. With all 600 entries snapped up in a record 44 minutes, the race is proving to be one of the best and certainly the most popular, sprint distance event in the nation. Along with a scenic ... read more
Source: Locali

Agnes is rewarded for 45 years’ service

01-Jan-1970
AGNES Moffett is celebrating 45 years of voluntary service with the Royal Lifesaving Society. Agnes, who lives in Annalong, is originally from Belfast, and teaches young and old lifesaving first aid and CPR skills in the hope that those skills can be ... read more
Source: Locali

Super sub Conor fuels Armagh breakthrough

29-May-2014
YOUNG Conor Cullen, still under 17, made a half-time entrance as sub in this Ulster Minor championship quarter-final to produce a scoring impact with a goal and three points to project Armagh Minors to a handsome and richly deserved victory. In the last ... read more
Source: Locali

Newry Electrotechnical Service learner is Apprentice of the Year finalist

30-May-2014
Shane Crummy, an apprentice in Electrotechnical Service from Newry, has been celebrated as a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year 2014 awards. Shane is completing his apprenticeship in Electrotechnical Service at Southern Regional College, Newry, and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Major new Newry development gets mixed reception

30-May-2014
There is a mixture of anger and excitement after Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today approved planning permission for industrial, retail and residential development on lands at Carnbane Way in Newry. The application proposes a mix of 70 industrial ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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