Overwhelming sadness at passing of respected businesswoman 

There was an overwhelming sense of sadness in the area on Monday last when the funeral Mass and burial of once-prominent and highly respected businesswoman, Rose Moley, took place in Crossmaglen. Read more

Eirigi claim PSNI Provocation Continues in Newry

Republican group, eirigi have slammed what they call “an upsurge in PSNI harassment” this month, claiming they have been inundated with reports of harassment incidents taking place throughout the Newry area.   Read more

Acclaimed Fiddler headlines inaugural Folk Club of local Comhaltas branch

The newly established Crossmaglen branch of Comhaltas – An Bonnán Buí – is set to host its first Folk Club this weekend, with the renowned fiddle player Zoe Conway and her husband John McIntyre as the headline act. Read more

Two lucky ladies set to appear on TV Game Show

By Christine Keighery

The prayers of a lucky Crossmaglen woman were answered on Saturday night as she left evening Mass to be met with the fantastic news that she had been picked to appear as a contestant on the popular RTE game show, Winning Streak. Read more

Bradley to meet PSNI regarding police delays

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has said he is hoping to meet with senior PSNI officers this week to address the concerns of residents who were left to marshal traffic themselves when a suspect device was loaded onto a hijacked taxi last Easter Saturday. Read more

Drug use causes concern in Newtowncloughoge

Sinn Féin Slieve Gullion Councillor Packie McDonald has been contacted by a number of concerned residents from the Newtowncloughoge area regarding the issue of drug dealing, drug taking and alcohol abuse in the area. Read more

‘Friends of Derramore Wood’ scheme reflects growing community demand

Conor Murphy, MP  has welcomed the formation of a “Friends of Derramore Wood” group, believing it will encourage local communities, schools and other interested groups to use the popular Bessbrook area as a source for education, recreation, health and well being. Read more

Councillor warns of dangers on housing construction sites

Following the recent serious injury sustained by a child who fell from scaffolding on a housing site in Meigh, Sinn Féin councillor, Packie McDonald, has appealed for young people in the area to refrain from playing on unfinished housing sites. Read more

Brave mum confronts would-be burglar in her home

By Christine Keighery

A young mother living alone with her 4 year old son was left shocked and traumatised recently, after an audacious thief sauntered into her Newry home in the early hours of the morning. Read more

Border schools and families to be consulted on cross border education proposals

By Christine Keighery

In a bid to improve the education service for border communities, Education Minister, John O’Dowd last week announced that families living in Northern Ireland and the Republic are to be consulted about sending their children to schools across the border. Read more

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