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Gaelscoil na mBeann gains grant approval status

18-Sep-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has welcomed the decision by Education Minister John O’Dowd to allow four Irish medium schools including Gaelscoil na mBeann, Kilkeel to apply for capital grants. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “It is testament to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Council’s new tourism strategy welcomed

18-Sep-2015
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed the creation of a tourism specific board in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The Tourism Strategy Task and Finish Project Board will meet once a month to develop new tourism strategies for the area. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Information sought after South Armagh theft

18-Sep-2015
Local police are appealing for information following the theft of a summer seat. Sometime between 11am and 12noon on Saturday, 25th July, a metal summer seat, approximately 3ft by 4ft was taken from the front garden of a house on Mullaghduff Road, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Three more arrests by police investigating Newry shootings

18-Sep-2015
Detectives in Newry investigating two shootings in the city between Wednesday night, 16th September and Thursday morning, 17th September, have arrested a further three men. The arrests follow the search of a house in Coalisland earlier today. A 20 year ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Two men shot in Newry

17-Sep-2015
Police in Newry are investigating whether two separate shooting incidents overnight are linked. The first incident took place at around midnight in Sandys Street, when a man called to the door of a house, and following a verbal altercation, shot a 32 ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police work to reduce burglary

17-Sep-2015
Police in Newry, Mourne and Down are focusing on reducing burglary and reducing your chance of becoming a victim of burglary during September. During the coming weeks police hope to raise awareness of burglary and how householders can secure their home ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Overhanging tree danger warning

17-Sep-2015
Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has urged drivers and walkers to be aware of the dangers of overhanging trees. “I was contacted by a number of motorists who narrowly avoided damage to their vehicles when driving behind larger vans and lorries,” she ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Ballynahinch Harvest and County Living Event back by popular demand

16-Sep-2015
Following the success of last year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is once again hosting the Ballynahinch Harvest and Country Living Event in Market Square, Ballynahinch on Saturday 19th September from 12noon to 4pm. The event, set up to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Police reissue appeal for witnesses after Newry arson attack

16-Sep-2015
Detectives in Newry have reissued their appeal for information following an arson attack on a flat in Cleary Crescent on Monday, 22nd June. At around 9.15pm on the night in question, police received a report that an attempt had been made to set fire to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Welcome home party for successful South Armagh boxers

15-Sep-2015
Newry, Mourne and Down Chairperson Naomi Bailie was on hand in Crossmaglen Community Centre to present three young boxers from the area with awards after they lifted silver and gold medals in the European Women’s Youth and Junior Boxing Championships ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Campaign to tackle Newry drug dealing

15-Sep-2015
As part of its ongoing strategy to tackle drug dealing in the area Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership are raising awareness of Crimestoppers to encourage members of the public to report suspected drug dealing in their areas. ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Britain has questions to answer over submarine activity in Irish sea’ – Hazzard

14-Sep-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has asked why the British government denied that a Royal Navy submarine was involved in an incident which almost led to the sinking of a fishing boat off the Down coast. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard said, “The ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Excitement builds for Newry, Mourne and Down Culture Night

14-Sep-2015
Culture Night, the annual celebration of arts and culture is taking place this year on Friday 18th September 2015. This year in Newry, activities will take place at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre and in Newry and Mourne Museum at Bagenal’s Castle. From ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Peugeot car ‘completely destroyed’ in arson attack

14-Sep-2015
Police in Kilkeel are appealing for information following an arson. Police received a report of a car on fire on Newry Road, Kilkeel at 11.20pm on Tuesday, 25th August. NIFRS attended to deal with the fire. The silver Peugeot 406 was completely ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Councillor admits sexual assault

14-Sep-2015
Patrick Joseph Clarke, an independent councillor for Newry and Mourne, admits sexually assaulting a ... read more
Source: BBC

Brady thanks Newry vigil attendees

11-Sep-2015
Newry and Armagh MP Mickey Brady has thanked all those who turned out to a candle lit vigil in Newry on Wednesday in support of refugees fleeing war torn countries. The Sinn Féin MP addressed the crowd along with party colleagues MLA Megan Fearon and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

18 windows of Mayobridge house damaged

11-Sep-2015
Local police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage. Sometime between 8pm on Friday, 4th September, and 1pm on Saturday, 5th September, 18 windows of a house on Crossan Road, Mayobridge, were damaged. Speaking to Newry ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Murphy welcomes ‘democratic decision’ for Assembly to continue

11-Sep-2015
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed what he described as ‘the democratic decision’ of the business committee. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “I welcome the democratic decision of the business committee to reject the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry police hunt Silver Renault Clio after spate of burglaries

11-Sep-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a number of burglaries on Thursday, 10th September. A silver Renault Clio car, registration UCZ 8860, is believed to be connected to these incidents. At around 2.15pm a number of men were seen at ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Pigs Might Fly: Local PSNI officer skydives for charity

11-Sep-2015
Local PSNI Officer, Con Phil Quinn, recently took to the skies to raise money for local charity, PIPS. Constable Quinn decided he wanted to give something back to the communities he serves and a few months ago shared his proposal on Down PSNI Facebook ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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