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Ruane selected as ‘Pride politician of the Year’

07-Jul-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has congratulated Caitriona Ruane for being selected as Politician of the Year at the Pride Awards on Friday night. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “I would like to congratulate my colleague Caitriona Ruane for ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Kyle makes club history

03-Jul-2013
KYLE Morgan won Rathfriland Karate Club's first ever International Medal by lifting a bronze medal at the Scottish Open Karate Championship held recently in Edinburgh. Kyle who travelled, with members from the Banbridge Club, to compete in his ... read more
Source: Locali

Irwin says rural branches ‘vital’

06-Jul-2013
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin has spoken of his concern following an announcement by Ulster Bank that it is to close 39 rural branches and also shed around 1800 jobs across its Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland facilities. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Saval scoring burst sinks Reds

02-Jul-2013
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Source: Locali

Further misery for Armagh cricket

04-Jul-2013
ARMAGH'S Cricket captain Gareth McCarter had to deal with yet another disappointing defeat as they lost out to Saintfield at the weekend by two wickets. Armagh were restricted to a score of 118 all out as Saintfield hit 120-8. Reflecting back on ... read more
Source: Locali

Murphy calls for CIRA Newry attacks against travellers to cease

05-Jul-2013
Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has described the recent acts of violence, intimidation and arson carried out against traveller families by people claiming to represent the Continuity IRA as ‘unsubstantiated and dangerous’. The MP was speaking ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Councillor Hearty calls on Crossmaglen motorists to ‘park properly’

05-Jul-2013
Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has asked motorists in Crossmaglen to take greater care when parking in the town. “We have received a number of complaints to the Sinn Féin office about parking on North Street and Newry Street at busy times in the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Judge rules Frazer can attend Twelfth

04-Jul-2013
A well-known Markethill victims campaigner has been given a legal blessing to attend a number of parades throughout July. Willie Frazer was granted permission by a judge last Friday, enabling him to attend a parade last night (Monday) marking the Battle ... read more
Source: Locali

Rocket injures medics

03-Jul-2013
A MAN who threw a firework onto a crowded dance floor at the Bank Bar in Newry as paramedics worked on a person with a dislocated knee has been granted bail to his aunt's home in Rathfriland. Dean McDonagh, whose address is listed as being in the ... read more
Source: Locali

‘Wilson’s ‘assumptions and apportionment’ no substitute for fiscal accuracy’, blasts Murph

04-Jul-2013
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Economy, Conor Murphy MP has accused Assembly Finance Minister Sammy Wilson of attempting to cloud the discussion on fiscal autonomy by substituting ‘assumptions and apportionments’ for fiscal accuracy. Speaking to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Man, 73, jailed for 20 years for historical child sex abuse in Newry

04-Jul-2013
A 73 year old man from Rostrevor has been jailed for 20 years for a mixture of 40 historical sexual abuse offences. Pensioner James Hutchinson appeared at Newry Crown Court this week to stand trial for offences carried out three decades ago. The ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Gold strike!

03-Jul-2013
A RARE piece of Viking gold dating back more than a thousand years was discovered by an amateur with a metal detector, in a Brickland field. Tom Crawford found the small but precious ingot while he was pursuing his hobby last year. It is believed that ... read more
Source: Locali

Bid for 2016 paralympics

03-Jul-2013
A PARTIALLY sighted Banbridge cyclist is hoping to find a training partner to help her achieve her dream of competing in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Diane White from the Point Road is currently a member of the Irish paracycling development squad but ... read more
Source: Locali

Neil chips in for Allen Cup win

01-Jan-1970
EXUDING all the confidence of a golfer in top form, Neill Cromwell reached for his wedge at the edge of the 17th green and chipped in for a superb birdie 3. It was a shot which ultimately clinched the JR McMahon, Armagh sponsored Allen Cup, at County ... read more
Source: Locali

Poor run continues for Armagh with defeat away to Saintfield

01-Jan-1970
ARMAGH'S poor run of recent form in the NCU Section 2 campaign continued when an under par batting performance could not be rescued by some terrific bowling as their hosts Saintfield prevailed by just two wickets at the Demesne in Saturday's ... read more
Source: Locali

Big Eight tame Ironman France

02-Jul-2013
EIGHT members of the Newry Triathlon Club pulled out all the stops to tame the notorious Ironman France. The Big Eight swam four kilometres in the azure Mediterranean ocean, blitzed a challenging 112 bike ride (with 5000 feet of climbing) before ... read more
Source: Locali

‘Immigration reform could remove fear faced by undocumented Irish’ – McGinn

03-Jul-2013
Newry and Mourne Sinn Fein Councillor Pat Mc Ginn has welcomed the decision by the United States Senate to approve a comprehensive immigration reform bill which could legalise the status of tens of thousands of Irish people living in the US. Councillor ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Roads money must be secured for Newry & Mourne District’ – Burns

03-Jul-2013
Newry and Mourne District Councillor Colman Burns has demanded that a substantial proportion of the additional £25 million which the Department of Regional Development has allocated for minor roads be secured for roads within this district. Speaking to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Irwin outraged at Newry paramedic assault

03-Jul-2013
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin has condemned an incident in a bar in Newry when a firework was thrown at paramedics treating a man with a leg injury. The paramedics sustained slight hearing distortion and burns to clothing and despite ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Sinn Féin Motion to repatriate south Armagh man Michael Campbell

03-Jul-2013
Sinn Féin councillors on Newry and Mourne District Council have introduced a motion calling for the repatriation of south Armagh man Michael Campbell from a Lithuanian prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in Ireland. Speaking ahead of the ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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