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By François Vincent A planning application for the conversion of a former schoolhouse into a dwelling in Middletown has been turned down, in part because the 1830s building was once a ‘Fever Hospital’ where many would have died, making it a site of major archaeological value. The application was for the conversion of the derelict […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has praised residents in the area whose vigilance helped ensure the recovery of a work van stolen earlier from a home near Camlough as part of a creeper burglary. “The recovery of this valuable work vehicle is to be welcomed and those local residents who noticed suspicious […]
By Donal McMahon A major upgrade to a South Down sports facility is facing further delays after planners said part of it is “visually intrusive” and “would have a detrimental impact” on a local tourist attraction. The GAA and soccer pitch designs for Kilbroney Park, including the location of a changing room pavilion, have been with Newry, […]
Preparation is well underway for all out strike action next week among thousands of UNISON health and education workers. Industrial action committees meeting at UNISON Northern Ireland HQ today heard detailed reports of plans for extensive picket lines on January 18 at all the acute and community main health facilities. EA school based and headquarter […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has said that the recent burglary at a filling station in Forkhill was an appalling act of criminal theft and damage. The local Councillor has appealed for anyone who might have information that can help apprehend the thieves, to contact the police immediately. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said, “The […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 13 January 2024 P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 8 7 1 0 21 8 13 22 Cleary Celtic 7 7 0 0 24 2 22 21 Archview United 11 5 2 4 38 34 4 17 Camlough Rovers 11 4 2 5 24 22 […]
Payne, Mary – R.I.P. Late of 77 Second Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry. 12th January 2024 at Daisy Hill Hospital. Much loved mother of Dyvid and Tanya, devoted nanny to Christyl, Dominic, Eirinn and Fianna, beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Kathleen and dear sister of Donna, Stanley, Ronald and the late Patricia – R.I.P. Patricia’s […]
MID ULSTER SHIELD QUARTER FINALS – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Cleary Celtic 5 v 0 Lurgan Town Res at Olympic Park Bessbrook United 3 v 0 Mayobridge at Orior Park, Bessbrook Killymoon Rangers 2 v 2 Rossowenat Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown (After extra time Rossowen won 5 – 4 on penalties) KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) […]
Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at a filling station in Forkhill. It’s believed the break-in of the business on the Carrickasticken Road occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, 12th January, between 1.45am and 3.30am. A kiosk in the forecourt was broken into and a significant amount of cash, […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said that it is important that local people and communities continue to voice their concerns about the ongoing Israeli agression in Gaza. The elected representative said that he expected large numbers of people from the Newry, Mourne & Down region to support tomorrow’s (Saturday) ‘Global Day of […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent intervention to address the current public sector pay dispute. Mr McNulty said: “There are only ten days left for an urgent intervention to address the needs of public sector workers ahead of a day of generalised action next Thursday. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has expressed his disappointment at the announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May that Emergency General Surgery is to be permanently relocated from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area Hospital. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May regarding the permanent […]
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