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Popular Newry sportsman and community activist laid to rest
The funeral took place on Friday of a much loved community activist from Newry who died suddenly last week. Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of the city to accompany the funeral cortege of...
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Rotted wood prompts railway bridge safety concerns
Sheets of rotting wood, which have become loose and dangle precariously from a railway bridge close to Jonesborough, are a cause for concern regarding the safety of motorists and pedestrians, a local...
View ArticleVictim of St. Colman’s paedophile priest speaks out
A man who claims he was sexually abused for eight years by a now deceased priest who was employed by St.Colman’s College in Newry for two decades, has spoken out about his ordeal. Sean Faloon, from...
View ArticleRow erupts over removal of Bessbrook bus shelter
The removal of a partially constructed bus shelter in Cloughreagh Park in Bessbrook has sparked a row amongst Councillors and has left many residents in the area “fuming”. The decision to remove the...
View ArticleDaisy Hill Community Forum endorse Pathfinder final report
The Daisy Hill Pathfinder Community Forum representatives have warmly welcomed the actions of the Department of Health following its recent endorsement of the Pathfinder final report, a project that...
View ArticleFearon condemns ‘pay penalty’ for mums
Sinn Féin equality spokesperson Megan Fearon has criticised the findings of a report by The Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that mothers in part-time jobs are being hit by a “pay penalty”. The...
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Proposed FE cuts will create ‘devastating’ economic impact
Proposed budget cuts in the Further Education sector will have a devastating impact on the local economy and will adversely affect the future employment prospects of many students from rural and...
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Local ladies showcase ‘best NI has to offer’ on top RTÉ show
Local female entrepreneurs who have created and developed exclusive styles in fashion and accessories showcased their bespoke designs to a nation-wide audience when they featured on RTE’s popular...
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Suspended jail term for self-confessed child abuser
A man who admitted indecently assaulting a five-year-old boy more than 30 years ago has escaped jail after being handed a suspended sentence when he appeared before Newry Crown Court on Friday. Vincent...
View ArticleMcNulty calls for implementation of DHH Pathfinder recommendations
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has welcomed the formal adoption of the Pathfinder Project by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust at its recent board meeting and has...
View ArticleThree arrested in suspected £1m tax fraud probe
The owners of a chain of coffee shops, which has branches in Newry, Rostrevor and Slieve Gullion, are under investigation by HM Customs and Revenue (HMRC) into a suspected £1m tax fraud. Newry-born...
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Chairperson to host district’s biggest International Women’s Day charity...
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Roisin Mulgrew, is set to host a female-focused charity fundraising lunch on International Women’s Day, next Thursday, March 8th....
View ArticleCouncil to consider Willie Maley statue proposal
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Active and Healthy Communities committee has been asked to consider a proposal to erect a statue in Newry in honour of Glasgow Celtic’s first manager, Willie...
View ArticleSt. Joseph’s celebrates league table success
St. Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen is celebrating after being named as one of the top 20 non-grammar schools in the north on the Irish News examination performance lists published last week. The...
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Mullaghbawn doctor behind development of innovative medical smartphone app
The expertise of a Mullaghbawn doctor has proven to be advantageous in helping improve accuracy in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who are exhibiting irregular heartbeat. Dr Cathal Breen has...
View ArticleSDLP scrutiny results in Council’s blue bin decision: Byrne
Slieve Gullion SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne says his party is playing a “key role” in scrutinizing Council decisions to ensure ratepayers are getting the best value for money. Referring to proposals...
View ArticleCall for tougher action on illegal dumping
Stronger measures and enforcement are required to tackle the problem of illegal landfill dumping, Sinn Féin’s Environment spokesperson Cathal Boylan has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA was commenting...
View ArticleCalls for public inquiry into clerical abuse in the north
Amnesty International has called on the Secretary of State, Karen Bradley to establish a public inquiry into the scale and circumstances of clerical child abuse in the north, maintaining that the Fr....
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Bishop of Dromore resigns amid child abuse scandal
The Bishop of Dromore, Dr. John McAreavey, resigned last week amid growing controversy over the Catholic Church’s handling of paedophile priest and former president of St. Colman’s College, Fr. Malachy...
View ArticlePraise for health care workers who battled stormy weather
The efforts of hundreds of health care workers who braved the recent poor weather conditions to care for many elderly, vulnerable and ill people at home and in hospitals, have been praised by SDLP...
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