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Heroes welcome for local Special Olympics medal winners
Triumphant Special Olympics sporting stars were given a heroes welcome on their return from the World Games in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, laden with medals. Four local athletes, Fergal Gregory, Megan...
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Newry Feis President receives Points of Light Award
A legendary teacher of music, dance and speech throughout the district has been announced as the recipient of a Points of Light award from British Prime Minister Theresa May for her “long-standing...
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Newry pupils stage protest against rising canteen prices
Students from a Newry grammar school have staged a protest against rising food prices and a declining quality of food in their school canteen. St Colman’s College pupils demonstrated their...
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Protestors out in force at border anti-Brexit rally
Hundreds of people attended an anti-Brexit public protest at Carrickarnon on Saturday to show their opposition at the British government’s handling of the process that has now descended into chaos,...
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Erection of Parachute Regiment flags prompts anger
The recent appearance of a number of British Army Parachute Regiment flags on lampposts near Newry has prompted anger. Around five of the flags were erected during last week along the main...
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Local road named as worst in the North
The Ballyfannahan Road located between Creggan and Cullyhanna has been revealed as Northern Ireland’s worst road, according to figures recently released by the Department of Infrastructure. More than...
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In The Shadow Of Gullion
This Thursday 4th April, the Ti Chulainn Centre in Mullaghbawn will host an event examining the personal experiences of a number of individuals against the backdrop of south Armagh during the...
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Local groups vie for public votes to win £50k grant aid
Two inspirational community projects in Newry have been announced as finalists in a competition that will enable them to win a share of £150,000 in grant aid. Newry Helping the Homeless and The Drake...
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Outrage at attack on church as police label it a hate crime
The congregation of a Newry church is said to be extremely upset at an attack by vandals who smashed a stained glass window, which has just recently been repaired. It is the second time in a year that...
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Mass opposition to axing of Daisy Hill stroke unit
A full house is expected at a hastily-called public meeting to be held in Newry this Wednesday to rally the troops in mass opposition at the decision to remove the dedicated Stroke Unit from Daisy...
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McKenna undergoes additional police questioning
A Crossmaglen man has underwent further questioning by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse spanning a period of almost 30 years. Thomas McKenna (56) appeared handcuffed in the dock of...
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Lorry driver convicted of vandalising memorial has jail sentence halved
A lorry driver who was convicted of vandalizing the memorial at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint has had his sentence reduced from 12 months to six. Robert McKeegan’s appeal against the original...
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Public urged to respond to Breast Assessment Consultation
Current proposals to reshape breast cancer services could result in the entire Southern Health Trust area left without any facility to assess patients, with the nearest centre located in Belfast....
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Teenager charged with making online death threats
A Newtownhamilton teenager appeared before Newry Magistrates Court on Friday charged with making online death threats. Matthews Burns (19), of Dundalk Road, is accused of threatening to kill the Prime...
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Popular nonagenarian credits voluntary work for long and healthy life
By Diarmúid Pepper As the inspirational and hard-working Sabina Reel from Silverbridge celebratd her 90th birthday on Thursday, she spoke to The Examiner about her life-long commitment to helping...
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Mum & teachers’ pride in ‘gifted’ autistic teenager
By Diarmúid Pepper The mother of an autistic teenager has spoken to The Examiner about how immensely proud she was when her son delivered a rousing rendition of ‘What A Wonderful World’ at his First...
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Substantial amount of drugs seized in Keady
By Diarmuid Pepper Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of £180,000 in Keady. At around 4am on Saturday 27th April, police responded to a report that four males were seen breaking...
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Pre-Championship Chat night: GAA stars share their views
By Diarmúid Pepper On Thursday night, esteemed members of the GAA world came to St Joseph’s High School to talk about the upcoming Ulster Championship whilst raising money for the school’s Cambodian...
View ArticleTeenager fined for possession of Ecstasy and cocaine
A judge has told a Newry teenager who was caught in possession of Class A drugs, that he is “impressed” at how he has turned his life around since. Eighteen-year-old Ryan Devlin, of Millbrook Villas...
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Mount Kilimanjaro climbers host charity fundraisers
This Saturday 11th May, two local men will host the first of their fundraisers in conjunction with their planned climb of Mount Kilimanjaro later this year. Ciaran McCann and Shane McCreesh, both from...
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