Two men charged after Newry drugs seizure
August 31, 2010
By Brónagh Murphy
two men appeared before Newry Magistrates Court on Saturday charged in connection with a police drugs swoop in the city on Thursday evening. Read more
Local men aid charity mission to Belarus
August 31, 2010
by Brónagh Murphy
Volunteers from a Newry charity will travel to Belarus this week to embark on an ambitious project to help mentally disabled adults and pregnant teenagers. Read more
Community stunned at sudden death of teenager
August 31, 2010
By Brónagh Murphy
A teenage Gaelic footballer who collapsed and died during a match in Rostrevor last weekend was due to get his GCSE exam results on Tuesday, his 17th birthday. Read more
Disappointment that Poyntzpass school left off funding list
August 24, 2010
SDLP Councillor Sharon Haughey has expressed concern that St Joseph’s and St James’ Primary School in Poyntzpass has not been included in the list of schools granted funding for new build projects. Read more
Maghaberry resolution discussed at Human Rights meeting
August 24, 2010
A Human Rights meeting was held in Armagh City last weekend to discuss the successful resolution to the Maghaberry prison protest. Read more
Prisoners’ protest ends
August 17, 2010
By Brónagh Murphy
The dispute between Republican prisoners and authorities in Maghaberry jail ended on Thursday following mediation talks. Read more
The Legacy of Eugene Hannaway
August 17, 2010
by Peter Makem
Eugene Hannaway of Lislea was one of South Armagh’s great cultural figures. Read more
Successful bids for further two primary schools
August 10, 2010
Carrick Primary School in Burren and St. Joseph’s Primary in Madden were also both successful in their bids for funding. Carrick P.S. has been awarded £3.329million while St. Joseph’s is to receive £1.543million. Read more
Positive political reaction
August 10, 2010
Local politicians, some of whom have been actively involved in lobbying for new schools for Dromintee and Forkhill, have welcomed the announcement that the schools are to get new premises. Read more
Newry company announces fifty jobs for new graduates
August 10, 2010
by Brónagh Murphy
Newry company First Derivatives, a leading provider of software and support services to the financial services industry, has announced that it has created fifty positions for new graduates. Read more
