Hearty welcomes resignation of ‘illegally’ elected unionist councillor
December 15, 2009
Newry and Mourne Sinn Féin councillor, Terry Hearty, has welcomed the resignation of unionist councillor Eric Speers as vice-chair of SOAR, the Local Action Group for the Craigavon, Armagh and Newry & Mourne Council areas. Read more
Local success in Ulster semi final of Scór na nÓg
December 15, 2009
The Ulster semi-final of Scór na nÓg was held in St. Patrick’s High School in Keady on Saturday evening. Read more
Unsuccessful ATM raid condemned
December 15, 2009
By Brónagh Murphy
The unsuccessful attempt by thieves to steal an ATM in Keady has been condemned by the area’s political representatives. Read more
Vintage Festival group looks forward to another bumper year
December 15, 2009
by Brónagh Murphy
The Ring of Gullion Harvest and Vintage Festival committee was formed in 2006 by a group of vintage machinery enthusiasts from the south Armagh area. Read more
Issue 886 – Santa help light up Belleek
December 15, 2009
Frances Black to judge Battle of the Ballads final
December 15, 2009
The internationally renowned singer, Frances Black, is to take her place on the judging panel in the upcoming grand final of the Battle of the Ballads competition, it has been announced. Read more
Search suspends for missing Crossmaglen man
December 8, 2009
By Brónagh Murphy
The dig which commenced four weeks ago in the search for the remains of missing Crossmaglen man, Gerard Evans, has been suspended for the remainder of the year, his family has stated. Read more
Attempted robbery condemned
December 8, 2009
By Brónagh Murphy
The recent attempted robbery of an elderly man in his Newry home has been condemned by Sinn Féin MLA, Mickey Brady. Read more
Quad theft
December 8, 2009
Police in Newry are appealing for information after a quad bike and other items were stolen from a property in the Jerrettspass area of the Tandragee Road in the city. Read more
Pupils pen poetic tribute to Forkhill’s unsung hero
December 8, 2009
A poetic tribute to their hero composed by pupils in St. Oliver’s Primary School in Forkhill has scooped an award in a province-wide poetry competition. Read more


