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Taoiseach addresses ‘Bordering on Brexit’ event in Newry
Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny visited Newry on Thursday last where he discussed the impact of Brexit with more than 100 business leaders from the area at a “Bordering on Brexit” luncheon event hosted by...
View ArticleMcNulty calls for review of on-street parking
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has called for a review of on-street parking, claiming that parking attendants are driving shoppers out of towns and city centres. Speaking...
View ArticleFarmer reunited with late son’s stolen tractor
A Poyntzpass farmer whose tractor was stolen and subsequently discovered in the Crossmaglen area, has thanked everyone involved in its return. The tractor, which was of great sentimental value to the...
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Teenager in court accused of causing friends’ deaths
A Mayobridge teenager has appeared in court accused of killing his two friends by careless driving. Brian Che Kane, from St Anne’s Park, is charged with causing the deaths of Eoin Farrell and James...
View ArticleLocal GPs willing to begin the process of undated resignations
The overwhelming majority of GPs who attended a crisis meeting to discuss the escalating crisis in general practice have said they are willing to begin the process of leaving the health service. The...
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Festival of Lights Truck Run raises over £9k for local charities
Three local charities have benefited from the hugely successful Festival of Lights Truck Run, which led this year’s Halloween festivities in Crossmaglen. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, Southern...
View ArticleHeatley family say compensation pay-out is ‘an insult’
A Newry family whose 12 year old brother was killed by the British Army in 1973 are backing a campaign to denounce the British government’s “miserly” compensation pay-outs made to families of those...
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Discount retailer donation will help local bereaved families
A cash injection from retailer B&M Bargains will help a local charity continue to support bereaved families in Ireland. The discount retailer has donated £20,000 to the Kevin Bell Repatriation...
View ArticleApplicants ‘at wit’s end’ over inconsistencies in Planning policy
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called on senior planning officials to investigate the inconsistency in approach by local planning authorities across the north, claiming...
View ArticleAda Lovelace technology initiative visits Sacred Heart Grammar School
Year 10 pupils of Sacred Heart Grammar School in Newry took part in their first Ada Lovelace Initiative (A.L.I) school visit on Thursday last. The visit marked the launch of the volunteer-led...
View Article‘A tragic death inevitable’ – Unite Traffic Survey findings
Newry Unite community branch, has hit out at the Department of Infrastructure and the PSNI for failure to install traffic calming measures on the Old Warrenpoint road in Newry. This follows a near...
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Hundreds rally to smash world record of snowmen gathering
Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry was packed on Thursday evening as hundreds of people came together in a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as snowmen....
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Joe Jordan’s death – huge impact on GAA fraternity
The passing of Joe Jordan at the age of 71 will not only impact on his family circle or the GAA fraternity but on the wider community where he was regarded as an exemplary figure. Joe is survived by...
View ArticleMusic venue cancels gig in response to community backlash
A Dundalk music venue was forced to cancel a planned appearance of country music performer Eamonn Jackson on Saturday night amid protests from members of the public in relation to allegations of animal...
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Homeless charity volunteers brave the elements in Newry sleep out
Newry Helping The Homeless volunteers gave up their cosy beds on Saturday night to brave the cold temperatures during a sleepout to raise funds for the charity and to increase awareness of the plight...
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Former Maiden releases Christmas charity CD in father’s memory
Former Maiden of the Mournes, Margaret Murphy, has released a Christmas CD in memory of her late father Seamus. The single, which was produced with the help of supportive family and friends, will...
View ArticleNew action group on track to demand improved rail service for Newry
A newly formed action group has vowed to put pressure on rail officials to deliver an improved rail service in Newry . The Newry On Track Facebook page was created last week in response to deepening...
View ArticleElderly woman left shaken after Bessbrook break-in
Detectives are investigating the report of a burglary at a house in the Moninna Park area of Bessbrook on Tuesday last (29th November). It was reported that entry was forced through the front door of...
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Newry bar pays moving tribute to talented young Engineer
A newly refurbished bar in Newry is paying a moving tribute to a talented young Engineer who sadly passed away five weeks ago following a courageous two and a half year battle against a rare form of...
View ArticlePolice seize black BMW linked to spate of robberies
The black BMW thought to be involved in a string of burglaries and break-ins across the district in recent days has been recovered by police. PSNI officers seized the vehicle for forensic examination...
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