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Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has praised the Foley PTA for their successful Christmas grotto. The Cusher councillor said: “A massive congratulations to all those involved in the Foley parents association in organising the excellent Christmas grotto last week. “They put in a tremendous effort and delivered an event that was hugely successful and enjoyed […]
By Paul Higgins A man who killed a friend and neighbour when he set fire to his house was suspected of involvement in seven other fire starting incidents but not prosecuted for them, a court heard. Newry Crown Court also heard that 44-year-old Gary Magee “was severely injured and almost died” in the arson attack […]
Police in Newry are investigating a ‘ram-raid’ type incident at a jewellers in Newry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 6 December. Shortly after 4.30am it’s understood a silver saloon car reversed into the shutters of the shop on Hill Street a number of times. A man has then alighted from the vehicle […]
Funding of £16.2 million has been unlocked for Newry City Park, helping realise one of the City’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Outline Business Case (OBC) for the park has now been approved by the Department for Communities and a Contract for Funding issued — opening access to £16.2 million […]
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations alongside their subsidiary Maple and May, has launched the construction of their £18 million mixed tenure development in Newry. The project team were joined at the city centre location by Clonrose Developments, who will lead the development of the site. The former Saint Clare’s Convent and […]
Edwina Flynn has been elected to serve as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30th November at Custom House, Newry. Edwina is the current CEO of Wood Innovations Ltd, a flooring distributor, importer and wholesaler specialising in the supply of wooden floors throughout the […]
Students from Southern Regional College (SRC) were among thirty young people from Northern Ireland’s Further Education (FE) Colleges recognised as the first recipients of a Northern Ireland Traineeship at a ceremony in Stormont. The students were among the first cohort from Northern Ireland to complete a NI Traineeship. The new NI Traineeships enable school-leavers and […]
Friday 1st December: Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has revealed a new bottle design, featuring up to 70% recycled glass, as part of its commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility. As one of Ireland’s only independent bonders and blenders, Two Stacks is breaking boundaries to sustainably produce unique and creative Irish whiskey expressions, and the new embossed […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 2 December 2023 P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 6 6 0 0 23 2 21 18 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 -4 14 Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Archview United 9 3 2 4 30 30 […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the latest round of bank closures across the north will bring great concern to local residents. The Newry City councillor said: News that Ulster Bank will be closing 10 of its branches, resulting in the loss of 21 jobs and that Barclays will be closing their branch […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS SAT 2 DECEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United P v P Rossowen at Jennings Park No.2 Millburn United 0 v 9 Cleary Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park Villa Rovers P v P Camlough Rovers at Jennings Park No.1 DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ballyholland […]
Former GAA player Brian Magennis had never known ill health other than the common cold or sports injury until an out-of-the-blue pancreatic cancer diagnosis shattered his world in 2020. The 51-year-old from Poyntzpass, near Newry says he has Covid-19 to thank for being at home which made him pay more attention to the symptoms and […]
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