Newry-born bishop comes under mounting pressure
July 26, 2011
By Paul Malone
There is mounting pressure on Newry-born bishop Dr. John Magee to respond to claims that he deliberately covered up and repeatedly frustrated investigations into clerical child abuse in his Co. Cork diocese of Cloyne as recently as just two years ago. Read more
Deliberate arson attack guts part of former Abbey Grammar school
July 26, 2011
by Brónagh Murphy
An arson attack which completely gutted a number of portacabins at the former Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School on Courtenay Hill in Newry has been described as mindless and deplorable. Read more
Newry is centre for Latvian referendum
July 26, 2011
By Paul Malone
Latvian nationals in Newry went to the polls over the weekend to cast their vote in the Latvian referendum. Read more
Forkhill robberies linked
July 26, 2011
Police are investigating a link between a series of burlargies targeting houses in the Forkhill area recently. Read more
Mullaghbawn nursery staff and pupils to star in children’s television show
July 26, 2011
By Paul Malone
A nursery school in Mullaghbawn is about to make its television debut on children’s channel Cbeebies. Read more
Smithwick Tribunal: ‘Hermon and Corrigan on first name terms’
July 26, 2011
By Paul Malone
The Smithwick Tribunal has found that a retired Garda sergeant who was allegedly colluding with the Provisional IRA was on first name terms with former Chief Constable of the RUC, Sir John Hermon. Read more
Issue 966 – Armagh v Tyrone
July 26, 2011
21st annual Coláiste Uí Fhiaich
July 26, 2011
On Friday 15th July Cullyhanna’s Coláiste Uí Fhiaich’s 21st Irish Language Summer Camp drew to a close. Read more
Championship exit as goals win games
July 26, 2011
That well known cliche “that goals win games” was once again proven to be very accurate as Armagh made their championship exit in Omagh at the hands of their recent fiercest rivals Tyrone 2-13 to 0-13. Read more
Newry youths cause havoc on Twelfth Night
July 19, 2011
Antisocial behaviour in Derrybeg criticised
The Camlough Road between Derrybeg and Parkhead Crescent was blocked for several hours on the night of the Twelfth. Read more
