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Newry police issue caravan security advice

24-Jun-2015
With the summer months upon us local Crime Prevention Officers are advising anyone who owns or uses a caravan to take steps to protect their property and valuables. Lisa Sherman, Crime Prevention Officer, said, “Caravans may be more vulnerable than ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry golfer Shane Hollywood celebrates hole-in-one

24-Jun-2015
A Newry golfer will have no excuse for missing his next tee-time after winning a limited-edition BOSS watch for achieving a hole-in-one. Shane Hollywood, 27, scored his ace on the 219-yard, par-three first at Greenore GC, and the two-handicapper was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

‘Newry arsonists showed breath-taking recklessness’ – Fitzpatrick

24-Jun-2015
SDLP Deputy Mayor of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Gillian Fitzpatrick has condemned an attempted arson which took place in Newry on Monday night. Police are investigating an attack on a flat on Cleary Crescent where flammable liquid was poured on the ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry arson attack ‘could have ended in unimaginable tragedy’

23-Jun-2015
Newry police are calling for witnesses to come forward after ‘flammable liquid’ was poured on the front door of a flat in the city. At around 9.15pm last night police received a report that an attempt had been made to set fire to the front ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Local MP Mickey Brady recognised by leading heart charity

23-Jun-2015
Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has been recognised by a leading heart charity for his work combating heart disease. Mickey was jointly given the British Heart Foundation’s Influencing Heart Hero Award along with MLA Paula Bradley for their work in ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Newry and Warrenpoint Fire Stations now recruiting

23-Jun-2015
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a major recruitment drive for Community (Part-Time) Firefighters in 13 Fire Stations across Northern Ireland, including Newry and Warrenpoint Fire Stations. For the first time ever NIFRS is ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Exciting new job opportunities with Netwatch, Newry

23-Jun-2015
Global Risk Management Company ‘Netwatch Ireland’ has set up a Communications Hub in Newry which will create 15 immediate jobs, rising to 50 over the next three years. Netwatch specialises in providing business continuity, risk management and ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Letters to the Editor, ‘Local community thanked for recent street collection’

22-Jun-2015
Dear Editor, Unite Union would like to thank all the people of Newry who contributed £1907.40 and €289.70 to a recent street collection in aid of Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke. These funds will be spent in the Newry area to fund the local ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Two boats damaged at Newry’s Albert Basin

22-Jun-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information after two boats at Albert Basin were damaged. Sometime between 6pm on Saturday, 6th June and Thursday morning, 11th June, entry was forced to two boats. One of these boats – the Silvery Light – is ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Witnesses sought after Newry house burglary

22-Jun-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Shandon Park. Sometime between 10pm on Thursday, 18th June and 10am on Friday, 19th June, entry was gained to the garage of a house in Shandon Park and a large amount of crystal was ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Slieve Gullion meeting to sort out parking issues

19-Jun-2015
Sinn Fein Councillors Mickey Larkin and Roisin Mulgrew attended a meeting at Slieve Gullion Courtyard recently to view possible solutions for the lack of car parking and facilities on site. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Larkin stated, “There ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Sinn Fein express concerns over Bessbrook Parade

19-Jun-2015
Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady and party colleague Councillor Roisin Mulgrew met with the Parades Commission recently to discuss a number of concerns brought to them by Bessbrook residents regarding the upcoming parade on Monday 13th July. Speaking to Newry ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Free workshop at Newry Museum on researching WW1 ancestors

19-Jun-2015
Newry and Mourne Museum will be holding a free genealogy workshop on Monday 29th June from 2pm-4.30pm. Entitled “Researching First World War Ancestors”, the workshop will be taken by Professor Richard Grayson from Goldsmiths, University of ... read more
Source: Newry Times

25 year old man sustains head injury after Newry assault

19-Jun-2015
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in Monaghan Street, Newry. At around 2am on Monday, 8th June, a 25 year old male was involved in a fight. He sustained an injury to his head. Speaking to Newry Times, Constable Philip ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Famine Commemoration Event at Down County Museum

19-Jun-2015
The 8th Annual National Famine Commemoration will be held in Newry city on Saturday 26th September 2015. In recognition of the fact that the Great Famine affected all parts of the island, the location of the National Commemoration is rotated annually ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Down Heritage Network Conference: Our Maritime Heritage

19-Jun-2015
Down County Museum, Newry and Mourne Museum and the Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership joined together to organise a very special conference on local maritime heritage which was attended by members of community groups from throughout the Newry, ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Progress made on single boat payments

18-Jun-2015
Local MLA Chris Hazzard says progress is being made in securing a ‘Single Boat Payment’ which he insists would ‘go a long way’ towards lifting the financial burden on the South Down fishing industry. “This scheme”, he ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Narrow Water Keep to open during Summer

17-Jun-2015
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced that Narrow Water Keep and Greencastle Royal Castle will be open during the busy summer season. There was speculation, that due to the budget cuts facing DOE, that these may not have opened. Speaking to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Larkin anger after ‘thugs’ ransack South Armagh house

17-Jun-2015
Sinn Fein Slieve Gullion Councillor Mickey Larkin has revealed that yet another house in Dromintee has been burgled. “Once again a home in this area has been broken into by callous thieves,” he told Newry Times. “In a similar vein to ... read more
Source: Newry Times

Masked men carry out ram raid at Newry shop

17-Jun-2015
Detectives in Newry are investigating a ram raid at a shop on the Forkhill Road in the early hours of Tuesday 16th June. At around 2.30am, a Manitou tele handler, which was accompanied by a light coloured/silver jeep with a trailer attached, was driven ... read more
Source: Newry Times
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