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Construction has started on the new £28million Shimna Integrated College in Newcastle. The project represents an investment of over £28million from the Fresh Start Programme and when completed, will provide accommodation for 620 pupils. Dr Mark Browne, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education said: “This is an important day for Shimna Integrated College as […]
Eamon Rooney (38) of Ballydock Road, Ardglass, skipper of fishing vessel Rebena Belle N313 was convicted at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on the 27th of February 2023 for failing to submit electronic logbook data on three separate fishing trips. Mr Rooney admitted to three charges of contravening Article 14 of Council Regulation 1224/2009. Mr Rooney was […]
Don’t miss our 2023 St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick this Friday. With a packed programme of events, including our fabulous cross community parades led by St Patrick himself, there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy! Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Newry and Downpatrick are renowned […]
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, […]
Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has welcomed a major new economic report, ‘The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement’ which has outlined the growing success of the all-Ireland economy since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The South Down MP said: “This new report from the Ibec – Ireland’s largest business […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the potential discovery of Ireland’s biggest prehistoric Bronze Age site in Downpatrick needs an urgent response from government agencies to ensure the rich heritage of the site is not lost forever. The South Down MP contacted various government departments following last night’s revelations from the popular archeological television […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said threats issued by the so-called ‘Arm na Poblachta’ to families of police officers are ‘despicable’ and said this group should disband. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Reports that the ‘Arm na Poblachta’ group has issued threats to the families of police officers is absolutely despicable. “They should publicly withdraw […]
Mr. Robert Gracey (59) of Crossan Road, Mayobridge, Newry was today found guilty at Laganside Magistrates’ Court, Belfast, in his absence, to one breach of the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 and fined a total of £90. On the 22 April 2022 during a routine inspection of fish dealers offering fish for sale, namely salmon, […]
Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, for the second time this year, announced that it will be further reducing its tariffs for customers in the Ten Towns Network area by 18.84% and by 22.43% in the Greater Belfast Network area, from 01 April 2023. This will reduce the average cost […]
County Down law firm Fisher & Fisher is celebrating 125 years in business in 2023. One of Northern Ireland’s largest locally owned practices, it has offices in Newry, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Rathfriland, Belfast and Donaghadee, and is one of the longest established businesses still operating under the same brand name in this area. Fisher & Fisher […]
By Paul Higgins A former DUP councillor was today (thurs) ordered to stand trial accused of attempting to sexually communicate with two ‘children.’ Although William Walker was originally charged with the offences six months ago, today (thurs) is the first time the 60-year-old has actually appeared in court. Standing in the dock of Downpatrick Magistrates […]
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