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Accidental stately home fire ‘started in the attic’

28-May-2013
While firefighters managed to save two wings of the building and many artefacts, the main bulk of the house was described as "severely damaged by fire and water". The house was put on the market in 2008 by current owner Marion Russell. The move ... read more
Source: Locali

Celebrating 30 years at the annual dinner dance

28-May-2013
MONEYSLANE Football Club is set to celebrate their 30th anniversary at their dinner dance which will be held in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle on Saturday, 8 June and music will be provided by The Professionals. All members, family and friends are ... read more
Source: Locali

FORMER ABBEY SITE

01-Jan-1970
THE site of the former Abbey Grammar School in Newry has been put on the market for sale in a move that's caused anger within the community. The sprawling site - the last large green field development site in Newry city centre - is advertised by ... read more
Source: Locali

Gary O'Hanlon wins Newry City Marathon

01-Jan-1970
LOUTH'S Gary O'Hanlon was the winner of the sixth Newry City Marathon on Sunday with a blistering time of 2.34.15. O'Hanlon was 40 seconds ahead of Newry City Runner and former double winner Don Travers who tore down Hill Street to the finish ... read more
Source: Locali

End of season awards presented to junior teams

28-May-2013
ANNALONG Rovers held their end of season awards night on Friday with 150 in attendance, it was a successful night celebrating the development of kids football in Mourne. Throughout the season the Rovers had two teams at U7 playing at St Colman's, ... read more
Source: Locali

'Sleepwalking into a crisis’

01-Jan-1970
A VOLUNTEER with a local addiction centre has warned the community is "sleepwalking into a crisis" after figures indicated an increase in the number of alcohol related deaths. Pat McGinn, a member of the Friends of Cuan Mhuire in Newry was ... read more
Source: Locali

Copeland and Buchanan leave Loughgall for Dungannon

01-Jan-1970
LOUGHGALL were dealt a blow last week as goalkeeper Gareth Buchanan and defender Ricky Copeland left the club to join Premiership outfit Dungannon Swifts. Whilst Buchanan said the Villagers was the best club he had ever played for, centre-back Copeland ... read more
Source: Locali

Newry City Marathon 2013 a runaway success

26-May-2013
Sunday morning saw the sixth annual installment of The Newry City Marathon and Half Marathon. The field was comprised of runners of all abilities and was made up of many club runners and non-affiliated runners alike. This year also saw the introduction ... read more
Source: Newry Times

New minister joins Senior Citizens

22-May-2013
THE closing meeting of the season for First Rathfriland Senior Citizens' Fellowship was held on Tuesday, May 14. From our opening meeting last September until now as we look back over the months we have had both joy and sorrow. During this past year ... read more
Source: Locali

Irwin slams Bradley on Special Advisors Bill blocking

26-May-2013
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman Cllr. William Irwin MLA has criticised fellow Newry & Armagh SDLP MLA Dominic Bradley over his decision to bring a petition of concern to the Assembly which would block the progress of the Special Advisors Bill. The ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ritchie tables motion on ‘spiralling cost of living’

26-May-2013
SDLP MP for South Down has tabled a motion at Westminster that hits out at the UK government for the spiralling cost of living. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie stated, “People across the north of Ireland are facing a daily struggle as the cost of ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Rain a pain as races cancelled

21-May-2013
UNFORTUNATELY, the 2013 Vauxhall North West 200 was abandoned because of heavy rain. Event Director, Mervyn Whyte MBE announced the decision at 3.14pm after the course had been deluged in torrential rain all day. “I am very sad to have to announce that ... read more
Source: Locali

Ruane praises local PSNI drug strategy

25-May-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has congratulated the PSNI on exposing a major drug gang operating in the Ballyward area of Castlewellan. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “The PSNI operation to uncover a major drug factory in the Castlewellan area ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Electricity hike will hit the vulnerable, insists Brady

25-May-2013
Newry Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has voiced concerns over the proposed 17.8% price hike which was announced by Power NI. Commenting on the rise Brady said; “I am very concerned to hear of this proposed prise rise especially at a time when the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

One in a million

22-May-2013
AN inspirational woman, who has been fostering children for more than 15 years, has been named Foster Carer of the Year for 2013. Josephine McClelland, who fosters with her husband Sean, received the award from the Fostering Network at a special ceremony ... read more
Source: Locali

Hogweed strategy urgently needed

21-May-2013
A STRONG and joined-up strategy is needed now to tackle the district's giant hogweed problem, writes Claire Treanor. That's the message from the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) which has been involved in a programme to eradicate ... read more
Source: Locali

‘Tapestry of Colours – A Film for our Time’ screening in Newry

24-May-2013
Zhenia Mahdi-Nau the artist, photographer and filmmaker based in Belfast is screening her latest film entitled Tapestry of Colours at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry on 24th May 2013 at 7pm. This feature length documentary explores the perception ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Irwin says Agri-Food strategy – “can be game changer”

24-May-2013
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman and Stormont Agriculture Committee member Cllr. William Irwin MLA has given a broad welcome to the launch of the Agri-Food Strategy. The report launched at Balmoral Show last week sets ambitious targets for growing ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Crossmaglen florist wins silver at Chelsea

24-May-2013
Sinn Fein councillor Terry Hearty has congratulated Crossmaglen florist Siobhan Hughes on another terrific result at the Chelsea Flower Show. Last year Siobhan, who works in George Preston Florists in Newry, claimed the bronze medal in the Young Florist ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Electricity price increase a disgrace, slams Ruane

24-May-2013
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has claimed that the 17.8% price increase announced by Power NI may be the first step in efforts to make domestic consumers and small businesses pay more to allow price reductions for large businesses. Speaking to Newry ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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