Fatal accident prompts renewed safety concerns
January 31, 2012
By Christine Keighery
As the family of Newry businessman, Pat McArdle, attempt to come to terms with his tragic death on Wednesday, the fatal crash on Newry’s Fathom Line has turned attention to safety issues on the notorious stretch of road. Read more
Appeal for information following armed robbery in Keady
January 31, 2012
Detectives are appealing for information after a report of an armed robbery at business premises in the Mall area of Keady on Thursday, 26th January. Read more
Health Minister opens two new centres for disabilities in Newry
January 31, 2012
The Minister for Health, Edwin Poots has officially opened two new centres in Newry for people with disabilities. Read more
Daisy Hill pseudomonas baby discharged from hospital
January 31, 2012
By Christine Keighery
Reports emerged from the Public Health Agency recently confirmed that traces of the potentially deadly bacteria Pseudomonas had been found on the skin of an infant in Daisy Hill hospital’s neo-natal unit. Read more
Politicians to appeal‘devastating’ cuts at Crossmaglen Library
January 31, 2012
By Christine Keighery
The recent announcement that Crossmaglen L:ibrary has become one of the hardest hit in the area, with opening hours being slashed by almost 10 hours a week, was met with shock and anger by local political representatives. Read more
Newry tax office jobs safe
January 31, 2012
By Christine Keighery
After months of speculation regarding the retention of staff at Newry’s Custom House in Carnbane, the announcement came last week that all 140 posts were safe and Custom House will remain open. Read more
Dr Crokes call an Insult
January 31, 2012
In my position as sports reporter for “The Examiner” over the past 20 years I have had the honour of reporting on the most successful club team in modern times (if not ever) Crossmaglen Rangers. Read more
Issue 992 – Dorsey Underage Presentation
January 31, 2012
Tough League campaign awaits
January 31, 2012
Armagh face a very tough Division One League campaign which commences on Sunday next with the visit of Cork to the Morgan Fuel Athletic Grounds at 2-30pm followed by a Saturday night 7pm visit to Tralee the following week to take on another Munster side Kerry. Read more
Issue 992 – Carrickcruppen Dinner Dance
January 31, 2012