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Concern Worldwide says ‘thank you’ to the people of Newry

06-Jun-2013
The international development charity, Concern Worldwide (Concern) would like to thank the local community for the generosity shown during its recent street collection in Newry city centre on Saturday 25th May. A total of £228.88 was raised. Amy ... read more
Source: Newry Times

A victory for people power

05-Jun-2013
PUPILS initially denied a place at St Colman's Primary School, Annaclone, will now be admitted come September, it has been confirmed. The U-turn comes after much lobbying by parents and political representatives. The Outlook reported the plight ... read more
Source: Locali

Step up for McDowell

05-Jun-2013
RATHFRILAND Rangers have appointed Ian McDowell as the club's new manager. After previous managerial duo Alan Fraser and Stephen McBride left the Iveagh Park club two weeks ago, the committee wasted no time in selecting a successor. Just six days ... read more
Source: Locali

Orchard County Tour under starters orders

01-Jan-1970
THE Giro d'Italia may be coming to Armagh this time next year but cyclists have something much closer in time to look forward to - the Tour of the Orchard County which sets off later this month. The Orchard County of Armagh is taking place on Sunday, ... read more
Source: Locali

McCavitt is back-to-back champ

04-Jun-2013
CULLYHANNA'S Conall McCavitt played out of his skin to retain the prestigious Men's Open Handball after defeating his south Armagh rival James Doyle in Williamstown, Co Galway last week. It was tremendous final involving arguably the two best ... read more
Source: Locali

‘Livelihood of fishermen must be protected during bridge implementation’ – Rogers

05-Jun-2013
SDLP MLA for South Down Sean Rogers has said that Mussel Fishermen based in Kilkeel must be taken into consideration when the Narrow Water Project is implemented. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “I was delighted that the Finance Minister ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Councillor Hearty calls on community to get behind initiative

05-Jun-2013
Crossmaglen councillor Terry Hearty is calling on community groups and residents to get behind the ‘Colourful Past –Confident Future’ initiative. The scheme, which aims to promote all that Crossmaglen and south Armagh has to offer to visitors, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Foster needs real tourism strategy’ – Hazzard MLA

05-Jun-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has called on Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, in light of the decrease in Tourism Industry employment to abandon her resistance to an all-Ireland strategy. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “It is obvious that Arlene ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy to visit Cuba for Colombian peace initiative

05-Jun-2013
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy, is currently in Cuba as part of a Northern all party Delegation organised by Justice For Colombia, with the help of Colombians for Peace and the Congressional peace commission. The purpose of the trip is ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Judge refuses to imposes blanket ban on Frazer

05-Jun-2013
A JUDGE has refused to impose a ban prohibiting Markethill victims campaigner Willie Frazer from speaking to the press, after he appeared in court yesterday (Monday) for allegedly breaching his bail conditions. The request to have Frazer banned from ... read more
Source: Locali

Disgust as memorial to fallen soldier is attacked

05-Jun-2013
A SPECIAL memorial to show local revulsion at the frenzied murder of a young soldier in England has been vandalised at the Cenotaph in Armagh And a former DUP Mayor of Armagh has branded those responsible for the act as "despicable". A simple ... read more
Source: Locali

Paul plans 100-mile run for good cause

05-Jun-2013
A 30-YEAR-OLD Richhill man will put on his running shoes in July as he prepares to run a gruelling 100 mile ultra-marathon around Gosford Forest Park within 24 hours. Web developer Paul Nesbitt will begin the trek on Friday, 5 July at 6pm for Unique - a ... read more
Source: Locali

Armagh maintain good form

05-Jun-2013
Armagh kept up their 100 per cent record in Ulster Bank League Section 2 with a convincing 68 run win against Millpark at Banford Green on Sunday. Armagh captain Gareth McCarter won the toss and didn't hesitate in electing to bat first, confident ... read more
Source: Locali

Selfless sacrifice

05-Jun-2013
A DROMARA teenager who tragically drowned at a disused Annalong quarry at the weekend, and the man who bravely fought to save him, will both be laid to rest on Wednesday. Kevin O'Hare, 15, was swimming with friends at the disused quarry on the ... read more
Source: Locali

Murney detention ‘Orwellian in nature’

04-Jun-2013
THE imprisonment of a Newry republican has been described by a former MLA as Orwellian in nature. Family and friends of éirígí spokesperson Stephen Murney held a white line picket on Monaghan Street on Saturday to mark the six month anniversary of the ... read more
Source: Locali

Shock dog bite marks left on OAP

01-Jan-1970
A DOG attacked a man in his 80s leaving him with some of the worst bite wounds witnessed by Daisy Hill Hospital staff, it has been claimed. The ordeal which left the man deeply traumatised happened in the Newry Street area of Kilkeel last Wednesday. ... read more
Source: Locali

Fun, family and football

01-Jan-1970
SATURDAY (1 June) will go down as a very memorable day in the calendar year of Rathfriland Football Club. It was the day when hundreds of men, women and children from all sections of the community attended the fifth John Ingram Memorial Fun Day at ... read more
Source: Locali

Family donates defibrillator to club in Oisin’s memory

01-Jan-1970
WE ARE delighted to announce that Moneyslane FC were presented with a state-of-the-art life saving defibrillator last Thursday at Jubilee Park. John McGuinness, whose son Oisin tragically passed away in 2009, kindly presented Moneyslane FC and Rural ... read more
Source: Locali

Shock at indecent exposure reports

05-Jun-2013
LETTERS have been sent to concerned parents in the Richhill area advising them to be vigilant following reports a man indecently exposed himself to a young child. The incident, which occurred near Hardy Memorial Primary School, around two weeks ago, has ... read more
Source: Locali

Rogers critical of DARD

04-Jun-2013
South Down SDLP MLA Seán Rogers has spoken out following the announcement by the Farming Minister on the long awaited hardship scheme. Speaking to Newry Times, Rogers said, “When looking at the detail, it is evident that the worst affected farmer can ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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