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Packed and Appreciative Crowd Welcome New Local History Publication on Troubles
By Ryan Morgan Launched on Wednesday past in the Cross Square Hotel, Kevin McMahon and Éamonn Ó hUallacháin presented their new publication recounting the recent Troubles in the Cullyhanna and...
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Former bishop backs public inquiry into Finegan child abuse
The former Bishop of Dromore, John McAreavey, has backed calls for an independent public inquiry to be carried out into alleged clerical child abuse perpetrated by paedophile priest Malachy Finegan....
View ArticleNewry man in court on intimidation charges
A Newry man accused of the harassment and intimidation of a number of his former teaching colleagues, appeared in the city’s Magistrates Court recently. Patrick Hollywood (38) of Upper Fathom Road is...
View ArticleExtension to stroke and breast services consultation period
The public consultations for stroke and breast assessment services in the Southern Trust area have been extended until Friday 19th July. The move represents an extension to the consultation period...
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Devastating impact of wildfires on Slieve Gullion revealed
A series of wildfires that took hold on hillsides around Slieve Gullion during last summer destroyed parts of the area’s eco-system and caused irreversible damage to animal and plant life in the...
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Darkness into Light-Crossmaglen: Let’s Walk Together
This weekend hundreds of walkers will take to the streets of Crossmaglen to join in the Darkness into Light walk aimed at raising awareness of suicide and support services available to people affected...
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Hearty and Malone top the poll in Slieve Gullion and Newry DEA’s
With the final results of Thursday’s local election announced on Saturday evening, the 2019 ballot proved to be a decisive victory for Sinn Féin locally, the party increasing its seats on Newry Mourne...
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Killeavy Castle: A quirky blend of old and new
By Diarmúid Pepper Having opened its doors to the public just a few weeks ago, Killeavy Castle is already enjoying a flurry of bookings and, amid the bustle of activity, The Examiner caught up with...
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Drug awareness: Bereaved mother recounts the devastating loss of her son
By Diarmúid Pepper This Friday 17th May at 6.30pm, Mullaghbawn CLG will host a drugs awareness talk by Theresa Burke. This event is open to everyone above the age of 12, and Theresa encourages...
View ArticleMalone calls for progress on city park project
Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has reiterated calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to maintain its vision for a city centre park. Malone, who topped the poll in the...
View ArticlePolice officer in pursuit had “no choice” but to produce gun
A PSNI officer had “no choice” but to produce his gun during a pursuit as police attempted to apprehend a woman who was observed driving dangerously, a court has heard. Maria Davidson (39) of Carraig...
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Family’s ‘deep distress’ at details of Thornton murder by British Paratroopers
Distressing details of the 1971 murder of a south Armagh man at the hands of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment have emerged during the inquest into the Ballymurphy massacre, currently being heard...
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A Super Charity Match to remember Karl Heaney
By Kieran Lynch Having passed away tragically following a collision on the A1 dual carriageway last year, Karl Heaney’s family and friends have organised a charity match which will take place in...
View ArticleBaby rape case adjourned to confirm expert witnesses
Reports from medical experts remain outstanding in the case of a man accused of raping a two-week-old baby, Newry Magistrates Court has heard. The latest hearing in the disturbing case came before...
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A trip ‘down memory lane’ for Camlough man features in national magazine
The nostalgic musings of well-known Camlough personality and GAA broadcaster Damian McCullough achieved national fame recently, when his story was published in one of the country’s most popular...
View ArticleFlight delays hit school trip travel plans
By Diarmúid Pepper Flight cancellations are enough to ruin any trip, particularly one involving many school children. However, that exact scenario did little to dampen the spirits of Year 10 students...
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Family ‘bursting with happiness’ as Ellen begins nursery school
Last week marked another major milestone for little Ellen Trainor from Bessbrook as she commenced nursery school. Taking it all in her stride, Ellen joined her new classmates at St. Peter’s Primary...
View ArticleOne arrest, 50k cash and phones seized in police searches
On Monday last, detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit conducted nine searches across the Newry and South Armagh area, which they later said was in connection with the recent spate of ATM...
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Recently bereaved family want ‘to give something back’ with charity fundraiser
This Saturday 25th May at 8pm in Newtownhamilton Rural Community Hall, a fundraiser will be held in memory of Stephen Lines. Stephen tragically died of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in March this year,...
View ArticleEU elections: Kennedy bids to rekindle political career
By Ryan Morgan As the electorate goes to the polls for the second time in a month later this week, former Unionist MLA and Bessbrook native, Danny Kennedy, is bidding to re-enter the political arena...
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