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CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTSFIXTURES SAT 16 DECEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United 4 v 3 Camlough Rovers at Jennings Park No.2 Newry Celtic 2 v 1 Rossowen at Artie Green Park Villa Rovers 0 v 1 Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.1
Frank McAlinden was sentenced today, Friday 15 December, at Belfast Crown Court for the murder of Eamonn O’Hanlon. Mr O’Hanlon, who was 36 years old, was fatally stabbed in Gilford in May 2022. McAlinden, aged 26, was today told he will serve a minimum of 12 years in prison, having previously pleaded guilty to murder. He […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to support local businesses this Christmas by shopping locally. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The festive season is so important to local businesses, giving them the trade that helps them through the quieter months ahead. “For Newry in particular, this period will be vital for many […]
By Donal McMahon Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product, which was used up to the 1980s for building purposes such as insulation and fireproofing, is now known as a potential cause of lung disease. The council’s environment committee (Nov 22) discussed its […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that there is no person and no power that will ever stop him from standing with the Bloody Sunday families in their fight for justice. Derry’s MP attended Strand Road police station this afternoon to lodge a protest after police sought to interview him under caution for walking […]
The annual Camlough Mountain Christmas morning climb will be a chance to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and to raise much needed funds for the Charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Sinn Féin’s Councillor Declan Murphy, who has visited Palestine and experienced the challenges facing those living there explained: “We must not stop talking about Palestine. […]
By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]
By Donal McMahon An amended design for Newry’s new multi-million pound theatre has been approved this week but with further delays and increased costs expected.The strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee has now signed off on the redrawn blue prints. However it is understood the price tag of the development has more than doubled since 2019. […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh on Monday evening, 11th December had reason to stop a suspicious […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that a solution must be found to the parking issues on the Dalton road in Armagh. The Armagh City Councillor said: “The Dalton road is one of the busiest roads in Armagh, but at school pick up times in particular it becomes extremely congested. “This congestion is […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has expressed his solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families. He was speaking after it was announced Soldier F would stand trial for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “My thoughts are with all of the Bloody Sunday families, particularly those of William McKinney […]
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