District gears up for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
As towns and cities across the country gear up for the annual celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint, Ti Chullain is set to host its third St. Patrick’s Day Community Festival, with events running...
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‘Peace Forest’ plans for former barracks site
One thousand native trees are to be planted on the site of the former British army military barracks in Forkhill, as part of a project to create a ‘Peace Forest’ on sites along the border. The base,...
View ArticleFlanagan confirms Irish government co-operation in Kingsmill inquest
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister, Charlie Flanagan, has revealed the Irish government is in “direct contact” with coroner Brian Sherrard in relation to material it is being asked to provide for the...
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Historic Barrscéalta broadcast from Bessbrook
Local gaeilgeóirí and traditional musicians commanded the airwaves when RTE-Radió na Gaeltachta broadcast its flagship Ulster programme Barrscéalta from Bessbrook Community Centre on Friday 10th March....
View ArticleKBRT coordinates repatriation of murdered backpacker
The Newry-based Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) is coordinating the return of the body of a young Donegal woman murder in India last week. Colin Bell of KBRT said the remains of 28-year-old...
View ArticleNewry Unite to host public meeting on Brexit
Newry Unite in the Community are set to sponsor a public meeting event this Wednesday 22nd March as part of the Brexit All Ireland Speaking Tour which will look at the impact and opportunities of...
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Popular priest mourned
A Memorial Mass was held this morning (Monday) in St. Malachy’s Church, Carrickcruppen to mark the passing of Camlough-born priest, Fr. Patrick McCullough. Fr. Pat died unexpectedly on Tuesday last,...
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Daisy Hill commended following unannounced inspection
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has published the findings of its unannounced inspection of Daisy Hill Hospital, which took place in early December 2016. The inspection was part...
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Tuam find prompts search at former mother and baby home in Newry
A search for human remains currently being carried out at the site of a former mother and baby care home in Newry is expected to continue for several weeks. Work began during last week at the site of...
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“Deep void” at loss of leader, friend and mentor
More than 500 people attended a candlelit and black flag vigil in Newry on Wednesday evening to mark the passing of the former deputy first minister, Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness. Addressing those...
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Outpouring of sympathy crosses the divide
The death of former deputy First Minister, Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness on Tuesday prompted a wave of sympathy and despondency across the district and from both sides of the community. Rarely has the...
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Grainne fronts glitzy award ceremony
Dromintee businesswoman Grainne McCoy fronted a glitzy award ceremony recently at one of London’s top locations, The Waldorf Hotel. Grainne, a semi-finalist in this year’s The Apprentice programme,...
View ArticleByrne calls for special criteria for Slieve Gullion in Council Playboard...
Following the draft publication of the Playboard Strategy to deliver Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA) across the council district, SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for a complete rethink of the...
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On your bike for Eoghan’s Spinathon
A fifth year pupil in St. Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen has been praised for his initiative in personally organising and implementing a fundraising Spinathon in aid of charity. Eoghan McMahon...
View ArticleAnti-Brexit campaigners set to protest at Stormont
Local anti-brexit campaigners are set to stage a protest at Stormont this week against Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to trigger Article 50 – which formally notifies the European Union of...
View ArticlePensioner confronted by intruders
Police have appealed for information on an incident during which a lady aged in her 80s was confronted by two intruders who entered her Forkhill home. The incident occurred around 5pm on Mother’s Day,...
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Border Communities Against Brexit march on Stormont
Local ANTI-Brexit campaigners marched on Stormont last week in protest at the British Prime Minister’s decision to trigger Article 50 – the formal process by which they leave the EU – and to highlight...
View Article“Brexit is the biggest political challenge of our generation” – McNulty
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has described Brexit as “the greatest political challenge facing the people of these islands in a generation” and has called for a united...
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EU delegation hears calls for special designated status for NI post Brexit
At a Sinn Féin-led public meeting on Thursday last, the party’s MEP Martina Anderson called for Northern Ireland’s unique circumstances within the EU to be given special recognition following the...
View ArticlePlans for major band parade prompts concern
A parade in which up to 84 bands are expected to take part, has prompted concerns among businesses and residents in Newry, MP Mickey Brady has claimed. The event is being organized by the Loyal Sons of...
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