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Warrenpoint murder victim laid to rest
The funeral took place last week of Warrenpoint murder victim, Wayne Boylan, who was shot dead in a shocking gun attack in the seaside town on Friday evening, 18th January. The 37 year old father-of...
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‘Brook estate residents ‘at breaking point’
Residents of a Bessbrook housing estate are said to be at “breaking point” over ongoing anti-social behaviour and alleged criminal activities in the area. The latest incident at the Dobson’s Way estate...
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Fresh appeal 20 years on from brutal murder
Twenty years on from the horrific murder of Newry man Eamon Collins, detectives investigating the killing have made a fresh appeal for information. Mr Collins (45) was out walking his dogs in the early...
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Aontú party public meeting set for Armagh
The newly established political party set up by former Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibín will hold a public meeting tonight (Monday 4th February) in the Armagh City Hotel. The new All-Ireland Movement, which...
View ArticleCall for united approach ahead of striking district rates figure
With the 2019/20 district rates figure set to be struck at tonight’s (Monday) meeting of Newry Mourne and Down District Council, a Sinn Feincouncillor has called for all parties to work together “in...
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Victim appeals for vigilance after being targeted by opportunist thieves
The victim of opportunist thieves who swiped a large sum of cash from her parked car last week has appealed to people to be more vigilant. Mary McDonald fell victim to the audacious theft shortly after...
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Bereaved mum reunited with stolen locket a decade on
Police in Newry have returned a locket containing a lock of hair belonging to the baby son of a Limavady woman, a decade after it was stolen in a burglary. The piece of jewellery was taken along with...
View ArticleSaoradh launches legal action against Facebook over removed pages
The Republican group Saoradh has initiated legal action against Facebook over claims it removed pages from its platform, accusing the social media giant of political discrimination. The group has also...
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Forkhill man jailed for manslaughter of Dundalk taxi driver
A Forkhill man has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of a Dundalk taxi driver in 2015. Twenty four year old Joseph Hillen of Glendesha Road, Forkhill was convicted...
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Tragedies of South Armagh and border counties shared in new play
People with lived experience of the tragedies of South Armagh and Border counties in the darkest days of The Troubles have shared their stories for a new truth recovery arts initiative. BAFTA winning...
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Weapons haul linked to dissident republican activity
A ‘substantial’ quantity of ammunition and a mortar tube uncovered in a search by Gardaí near Omeath are being linked to dissident republican activity. The find was made on Friday morning in a wooded...
View ArticleConcerns raised over Albert Basin park progress
The group spearheading the campaign for a public park on the Albert Basin site in Newry has expressed concern regarding a perceived lack of progress and is calling on Newry Mourne and Down District...
View ArticleDistrict Rate to rise by 1.99%
A rates hike of 1.99% has been approved by Newry Mourne and Down District Council. According to the council, the increase, which was struck at last Monday’s full council meeting, is a “reasonable and...
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Council says no to dumping of nuclear waste
Newry Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its absolute opposition to a Geological Disposal Facility for nuclear waste being hosted in the region. In a statement to The Examiner following...
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Alfie and Ellen fundraising gathers pace to pay for US treatment
The plight of two brave children battling serious illness – whose families are desperately fundraising for potentially life-saving treatment in the US – has captured the hearts of everyone across the...
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GoFundMe page launched to replace Meigh woman’s stolen savings
A south Armagh community has rallied to support the victim of heartless thieves who snatched her life savings in an opportunist robbery two weeks ago. Meigh woman, Mary McDonald became the target of...
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Turkish jail term for botched jewel theft
A Newry man has been sentenced to an eight-year prison term by a Turkish court after he was convicted of attempting to steal an expensive diamond ring. Ian Campbell was holidaying in Turkey’s Marmaris...
View ArticleInvestigation against sex abuse accused will take ‘some time’
The police probe into allegations of sex abuse against Crossmaglen man Thomas McKenna is so large that it is expected to take a considerable amount of time to fully investigate, a court has heard. At...
View ArticleCouncil pledges additional £50k for flagship Pride Festival
Newry Mourne and Down District Council has pledged an extra £50,000 of funding to support the planning and delivery of the UK and Ireland Pride Festival to be held in Newry this August. The Council...
View ArticleAccidents prompt further appeals for school route to be salted
A number of accidents on Monday morning last have prompted a local councillor to reiterate his appeal to have a school route included in the roads network winter gritting schedule. Sinn Fein’s Barra Ó...
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