Concerns remain over potential resale of old graves
Despite Canon Francis Brown’s recent rejection of claims that the church is reclaiming graves in St. Mary’s graveyard in Newry for re-sale, speculation remains rife that older plots in the city...
View ArticleFears for homeless services in Newry as donations decline
Two of Newry’s longest established homeless services are becoming increasingly worried about a lack of donations after experiencing a significant decrease in the amount of contributions received from...
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All Ireland Fleadh success for local performers
Performers from the south Armagh area enjoyed excellent success at last weekend’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Ennis, Co. Clare, with members of the Ring of Gullion and An Bonnán Buí Comhaltas...
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SoS slammed for cancelling planned meeting
Secretary of State, James Brokenshire’s decision to cancel a planned meeting in Newry last week, amid a protest by representatives of community groups, has been heavily criticized by Sinn Fein’s Conor...
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eBay set to close Dundalk premises next year
Tech giant eBay has announced it is closing its operation at the Xerox Technology Park in Dundalk next year. Staff at the Dundalk site were informed of the impending closure last Thursday. It is...
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Hotel owners’ statement puts sale rumours to rest
The owners of Newry’s Canal Court Hotel have categorically denied the business has been sold, quashing rising speculation and rumours that have been circulating in recent weeks. In a public statement...
View ArticleDisappointment for St. Joseph’s Boys School as post-16 provision delayed
GCSE students at St. Joseph’s Boys High School in Newry have been left bitterly disappointed after being left with no A-Level options at the school for this coming academic year. Earlier this year the...
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Down Rose claims contestants ‘manipulated, bullied and mistreated’
The 2016 Down Rose has slammed the Rose of Tralee competition describing it as a “a cheap reality television show” in which the contestants’ emotions were “manipulated for entertainment purposes.”...
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School accused of being ‘judge and jury’ in cheating debacle
The parents of an 18-year-old student caught up in the A-level cheating allegations at Our Lady’s Grammar School in Newry claim they have been heavily let down by the school which, they say, has failed...
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Checkpoint rammed during Lislea security alert
Police officers manning a checkpoint during a security alert in Lislea on Friday night narrowly escaped injury when a speeding car ploughed into two patrol vehicles. The vehicle was abandoned at the...
View ArticleCommunity numbed at farm death tragedy
The tragic death of a Silverbridge farmer in an accident on his farm has numbed the local community and left a huge void in the lives of those closest to him. Gene Murphy (70) died on Thursday...
View ArticleParents of Ella Trainor grateful for support of GAA community
The parents of six year-old Ella Trainor, who was tragically killed in a car crash earlier this year, have expressed their gratitude to the GAA community who have helped them through their heartache....
View ArticleMcNulty seeks approvals for EU funding for projects
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty says he has written to government Ministers north and south to press for urgent approvals of some key north-south projects, which are funded under the INTERREG VA programme. He...
View ArticleSouthern Trust responds to claims of ‘broken’ Out-of-Hours service
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has said it recognises that the current Out-of-Hours GP service in the area is under severe pressure but blamed misuse by patients as part of the problem....
View ArticleDelivery drivers complain of ‘overzealous’ traffic wardens
Drivers making deliveries to some Newry businesses have complained that overzealous traffic wardens are “making life extremely difficult” for them as they go about their work, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty...
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Final fundraising events for Séanín as she begins the long journey home
As Belleek woman Séanín Smith begins the daunting two week journey home from America today (Monday 5th September), her family and friends continue with their dedicated fundraising to pay for expensive...
View ArticlePolice helicopter tasked in search for incoherent teen
Police in Newry and Mourne have issued a warning about the use of drugs and legal highs after they were forced to task a helicopter to locate a confused and belligerent teenager who fled from his home,...
View ArticleMixed reaction to transfer test u-turn
There was mixed reaction to the Education Minister’s decision last week to reverse the Department of Education’s policy on the transfer test. Peter Weir informed Northern Ireland primary schools on...
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Violent attack on Newry Pride organisers treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
A vicious city centre assault which left two members of Newry’s Pride Festival committee requiring hospital treatment is being treated as a homophobic hate crime by police. The attack took place around...
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Veteran Hospice volunteer rewarded for long service
A Newry woman who has devoted more than 25 years actively fundraising for Southern Area Hospice Services has been recognized and rewarded for her prolonged voluntary service. Deborah Kennedy was...
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