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Anger as Narrow Water memorial is damaged again
A memorial belonging to the British Legion located at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint has been attacked for the fifth time in 18 months. Last weekend poppy wreaths and crosses were damaged on the...
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Crossmaglen haulage firm heads up charity fundraiser for Sophia
by Diarmúid Pepper Later this month, Crossmagen-based haulage firm KMC Transport is hosting a fundraising fun-day in aid of Dundalk toddler Sophia Griffin. Three-year-old Sophia was diagnosed with...
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Premier League Luxury in O’Cathalain Menswear
by Diarmúid Pepper In Copenhagen on Friday night, it looked as though a gallant and reinvigorated Ireland would fall foul of Denmark. But then, in the 85th minute, up stepped Ireland hero Shane...
View ArticleCommunity rallies in support of OAP scam victim
An elderly Newry woman who was tricked into handing over hundreds of pounds to a man posing as a Housing Executive worker has been reimbursed through the goodwill of the local community, The Examiner...
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Charity cycle challenge a celebration of ‘new life’ for Culloville man
By Diarmuid Pepper Culloville man Ronan Gregory is hoping to draw a line in the sand and look ahead to a cancer-free life. Ronan thankfully got the all-clear in February after fighting for many long...
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Reward for dog acid attack conviction increased to £6,000
A financial reward on offer for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for an attack on a dog in Newry last month has increased from £1,000 to £6,000 in a bid to apprehend the...
View ArticleMaterials stolen from Newry school building site
Building materials worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from the site of Our Lady’s Grammar School in Newry. The thieves made off with a large quantity of wiring and copper from the site of...
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Joy as Ellen’s cancer battle in remission
The family of little Ellen Treanor from Bessbrook say they are overjoyed at news that recent scans show ‘no evidence of disease’. Having been diagnosed with stage four high-risk neuroblastoma in...
View ArticlePolice crackdown on border ‘diffing’ events
The PSNI and An Garda Siochána are combining in an attempt to bring an end to ongoing vehicle ‘diffing’ events that take place on an almost weekly basis at former border customs site on the Old Dublin...
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Kittens tied in bag and dumped in graveyard
Two kittens have been found tied in a bin liner and dumped in a graveyard in Mullaghbawn. A member of the public made the discovery recently and contacted the USPCA and the animals were taken into...
View ArticleWoman pleads guilty to causing death of farmer by careless driving
The lawyer for a Newry woman who caused the death of a farmer through careless driving said his client’s actions “will live with her for the rest of her life”. In Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday...
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Young mountaineer’s achievements recognised with Spirit of NI Award
by Diarmúid Pepper Local hero Conor Bannon had his stellar achievements formally recognised at the recent Spirit of NI Awards. This year’s Spirit of NI Awards boasted a star-studded line up which...
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Child rushed to A&E in used needle scare
Urgent medical attention was sought for a child who inadvertently handled a used needle found discarded in an area frequented by children in Bessbrook. The communal green space is located between...
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Dad’s pride at son’s Kilmainham Gaol performance
By Diarmúid Pepper Eleven-year-old James McCann, a pupil of St. Joseph’s Primary School in Bessbrook, was awarded a wonderful and unforgettable experience recently when he was afforded the...
View ArticleCharity fundraiser for Sophia
This Sunday 30th June, commencing at 11.00am, a family fun day event will be held at Silverbridge GFC in aid of Dundalk toddler Sophia Griffin. Organised by local haulage firm KMC Transport, the...
View ArticleEllen’s Journey begins Stateside
The family of little Ellen Treanor from Bessbrook faces an anxious wait this week as the tot undergoes a series of tests in New York to determine her suitability for specialist cancer treatment....
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Probe into Council ‘Big Screen’ project uncovers “serious governance failures”
A report by the Local Government Auditor on an investigation into the ‘Big Screen’, which was erected on Hill Street in Newry in 2015, has uncovered a “series of flaws” and has raised concern over a...
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Disappointment as former school site is offered for sale
By Diarmúid Pepper Local residents of Crossmaglen have spoken to The Examiner expressing their sadness and disappointment at the proposed sale of the Anamar Primary School site. The primary school...
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Kilimanjaro challenge beckons for Dorsey duo
This weekend two local men are set to take on the challenge of a lifetime by scaling one of the world’s highest peaks in aid of charity. The stage is set for Ciaran McCann and Shane McCreesh from...
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Newry housing estate ‘over-run with rats’
A Newry SDLP Councillor has demanded immediate action be taken to address the issue with drains at a housing estate in the city after 17 rats were caught by residents last week. Councillor Michael...
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