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The boutique luxury vessel Island Sky arrived in Warrenpoint Harbour on Monday 18 August, marking another splendid moment in the town’s growing profile as an exclusive cruise destination. Operated by Noble Caledonia, the ship offers its guests an intimate travel experience, bringing them into the heart of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford to discover its natural […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed the establishment of a Newry Canal Regeneration Working Group within Council. The SDLP has been at the forefront of pushing for the regeneration of the Newry Canal, recognising the immense value it could bring to the local economy, tourism, and overall community wellbeing. Councillor Feehan highlighted the importance […]
Tune your guitar, warm up your voice, tighten your bodhrán and rosin your bow – the countdown begins to Newry’s citywide music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh from 21-25 August. Supported by Newry BID, Newry Mourne and District Council and Narrow Water Events, the five-day fest is made up of nearly 100 shows and activities at […]
By Paul Higgins A Cookstown man who raped and sexually assaulted a six-year-old child was handed a 13-year sentence. Jailed at Dungannon Crown Court, sitting in Belfast, 31-year-old Jason Harkness (31) was also handed a indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order and told that he will remain on the police sex offenders register for the rest […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 4 v O Ashgrove Rovers at Olympic Park Millburn United 2 v 3 Rossowen at Jimmy McAlinden Park Orchard United 3 v 5 Villa Rovers at Derrybeg DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Cartwheel United 2 v 5 Newry Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Church Street P v P Lisdrum FC at Jennings Park No.2 POSTPONED Greenfield Park 1 v 2 Mayobridge at Jennings Park No.1 Killeavy United 1 v 7 Archview United at Killeavy […]
By Paul Higgins This is the Newtownabbey woman who narrowly escaped going to jail after she abandoned a gecko, two adult dogs and a litter of puppies. Sentenced at Belfast Magistrates Court on Monday, Audra Town walked free after District Judge George Conner suspended her six-month sentence for a year. In addition to the suspended […]
Mc Ateer (née Murphy), Mary – R.I.P. 2 Carnagh Park, Newry. 12th August 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Pat, loving mother of Patrick, Ciara, Vincent and Matthew, predeceased by her sister Kathleen. Mary’s remains will repose at her home on Wednesday (13th August) and Thursday (14th […]
Older drivers in Northern Ireland are paying more for car insurance than almost anywhere else in the UK, figures have shown. Research by car insurance experts at CompareNI.com revealed that over 65s in Northern Ireland are forking out £478 on their annual premiums – around 10% more than the national average for that age group. By comparison, […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted theft in Cloghogue. It was reported at around 3.35am this morning, Thursday, 14th August, that three men had entered the forecourt of a petrol station on the Forkhill Road. They then proceeded to use an angle grinder on one of the fuel pumps, with some damage caused to […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has congratulated the winners of the All-Ireland Road Bowls Series 2, hosted by Keady/Tassagh Road Bowls, and celebrated the event as a showcase of Armagh’s proud sporting heritage. “I was delighted to attend the All-Ireland Road Bowls Series 2 alongside Minister Liz Kimmins MLA and colleagues. “It was a fantastic day […]
Sinn Féin Councillors Valerie Harte and John Og O’Kane have called for swift action to end ongoing disruption to bin collections, which has caused understandable frustration for residents across Newry and South Armagh. Councillor Valerie Harte, Sinn Féin group leader on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said:“I have been engaging directly with senior council officers and […]
Nicola Grant commenting on a report in a newspaper last week about contradictions by GPs on the numbers of patients seen on a weekly basis. The BMA released figures which the Department disputed. The mechanisms used to record such information can be manipulated and confused and what is needed is a straightforward way of recording […]
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