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Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has just announced its cruise schedule for 2023 with four ships stopping at the seaside town this summer. The Waverley, the oldest seafaring paddle steamer, is the first visitor on Tuesday 30th May. The ship is offering the unique opportunity for 600 people locally to travel on board for a sunset cruise from […]
“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has expressed his full support for Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to refuse its application for a Championship License and Promotion License for participation next season. Mr McGrath said: “Like many political representatives, I was recently contacted by the management of Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to […]
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area of Seafields, Warrenpoint, due to the discovery of what is believed to be a historic piece of munition. Inspector Porter said: “Police are working to assess the object at this time. I appreciate this may cause some disruption, however keeping people safe is paramount and […]
A new label has been designed by one of our local primary school children for the jars of honey produced by the native Irish black honeybees that were rehomed last June at the old landfill site at Aughnagun. Leah Campbell, from St Dallan’s Primary School in Warrenpoint, designed the label after entering a competition run […]
McArdle (Burren) 15th March 2023, peacefully at home, John, beloved husband of the late Rose and loving father of Fiona, Ita, Lee-Ann and Stephen. 5, Milltown Street, Donaghaguy, Burren. May he rest in peace. John’s remains will repose at his home until removal on Friday at 2.40pm arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Burren for 3pm […]
Millar (Burren) 15th March 2023, peacefully at Brooklands Care Home, Kilkeel, James Joseph (Jimmy) dearly loved husband of Brenda and loving father of Jacqueline, Terry, Bernie, Brenda, Maria and the late Thomas, father-in-law of Paul, Glen and Martin, much loved granda and great granda and beloved brother of Peggy, Teresa, Bronagh, Agnes, Noel and the […]
Killowen Primary School, Rostrevor is one of five schools in the district to receive a free Level One Cycle Training session as part of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Active Travel Programme facilitated by Sustrans NI. Visiting the school to lend his support as the pupils took part in their training session, Council Chairperson, […]
SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Karen McKevitt has welcomed the completion of resurfacing works on Sandy Road and has thanked residents for their patience in waiting for improvements to be made. McKevitt said: ‘Our roads are in a terrible state at the moment and it is currently the number one issue constituents are contacting me about every day. We all see it […]
In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 4 April 2023, Housing Executive rents will increase by 7%. Rent pays for the housing services provided by the Housing Executive. This below-inflation increase will provide funding for essential maintenance, improvements and investment while also […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has slammed the invasive use of victims’ counselling records in sexual assault trials. The South Down MLA said: “It is unacceptable that victims of sexual assault cannot access mental health support from counsellors without the worry that their words will end up being read out in a court room. “This […]
Changes to the Housing Selection Scheme in Northern Ireland come into effect this week. The Housing Selection Scheme and Common Waiting List governs the allocation of all permanent social housing in Northern Ireland. It has been in place for more than 20 years and changes are now being introduced to ensure that those in greatest […]
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