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Seatruck golf Classic

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:45:25 GMT

WARRENPOINT Harbour Authority were the winners of Friday’s Newry Chamber of Trade’s Annual Gala Golf Classic, sponsored by Seatruck.

Open Individual thrills

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:44:13 GMT

MARTIN Park and Tony McKinstry will contest the Open Individual final, scheduled for Newry INF Club on May 23.

Teletots win five from five

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:41:24 GMT

NEWRY and Mourne Swimming Club’s Teletots completed their final gala in the 2007-’08 season against Banbridge and, like the rest, they were winners, coming out on the right side of a 216 points to 184 scoreline.

Cuts at tennis club

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:38:47 GMT

TWO Ashtrees were cut down at Newry Tennis Courts on Wednesday night, as it was believed that they could cause damage to the court.

Squeaky bum time for City marathon runners

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:37:10 GMT

IT’S almost squeaky-bum time (as Sir Alex Ferguson would say) for athletes preparing for the Newry City Marathon.

Kilkeel kill off Bessbrook

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:35:33 GMT

ANY faint chances Bessbrook United had of claiming second spot in the Democrat Super league came to an abrupt end at Orior Park on Saturday, when the Villagers were comprehensively beaten by Kilkeel Athletic.

Cross lose to Lurgan ladies

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:33:32 GMT

IT was heartbreak for St Joseph's Crossmaglen as the U14 ladies lost to St Mary's, Lurgan, in the Ulster final, despite a gallant comeback in the second half on Thursday.

Rostrevor edge out Clonduff

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:31:34 GMT

ROSTREVOR held their nerve in a frantic last few minutes to claim maximum points in the south Down derby with Clonduff in Division One of the Down AllCounty League on Friday.

Super Seamus strike steals victory for Carrickcruppen

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:30:23 GMT

AN injury time goal from Seamus Kane stole victory for Carrickcruppen against neighbours St Killian’s Whitecross in a lively Division Two encounter on Sunday.

Our Lady’s gymnasts are British Schools Champions

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:28:32 GMT

OUR Lady's Grammar School Newry have been crowned the U19 British Schools Gymnastics champions for the fourth time in a row.

McKinley snaps up second spot in Tour of the Mournes

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:23:40 GMT

MARK McKinley was the top local in Newry Wheeler’s sponsored Tour of the Mournes.

Crossan Racing not at the races

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:18:38 GMT

NEWRY racing team Crossan Racing will not be entering this year’s NorthWest 200 for the first year (other than the 2001 Foot and Mouth cancellation) since 1989.

Villagers voice PO fears

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:37:31 GMT

THE closure of Attical Post Office is not a foregone conclusion, writes Brendan Breen.

Youth project to tackle ASB

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:35:32 GMT

ANTI-social behaviour in Warrenpoint’s Clonallon Park could be brought to an end thanks to an initiative to build relationships between residents and teenagers.

Banjo launches child brain injury fundraiser

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:34:13 GMT

TWO families who are facing their own personal tragedies have joined together to raise awareness and funds for the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT).

’Point set to party for Blues birthday

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:31:37 GMT

WARRENPOINT'S renowned Blues on the Bay festival which attracts artists from all over the globe is celebrating its 10th birthday.

£5.8m roads cash boost

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:29:16 GMT

NEWRY and Mourne is to benefit from a £5.8m investment which will improve the standard of roads in the area.

Rachel’s dream comes true

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:26:46 GMT

A BRAVE young Kilkeel girl is the envy of all dedicated followers of fashion after spending a fun fashion-filled day with top stylists Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine.

Swan attack ‘cruel and evil’

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:25:36 GMT

THE killing of a swan with a breezeblock on Newry canal towpath has been met with revulsion by residents.

Meters for city centre

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:24:19 GMT

A DRAMATIC change to the parking situation in Newry City Centre is on its way as plans to introduce parking meters in the city this summer were unveiled on Thursday.

Ambulance conditions an ‘unacceptable risk’

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:23:11 GMT

THE vast majority of Newry and Mourne's ambulance fleet should not be on the road.

Tasty wins for top young chefs

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:21:47 GMT

THE award-winning Restaurant 23 in Warrenpoint has once again cemented its position as one of Northern Ireland’s best up and coming restaurants by producing not one but two winning chefs.

Teen death rent rown debated in Stormont

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:20:20 GMT

THERE must no repeat of what happened when a Bessbrook teenager died at university but her landlord was still able to demand rent from her grieving family.

Bank fees first

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:13:13 GMT

A NEWRY businessman has won a £25,000 refund from his bank after successfully challenging fees in what is believed be the biggest unfair charges pay-out in the North.

Kilkeel to hold First Trust Mini Marathon

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:26:24 GMT

THE second Mourne Mini Marathon sponsored by the First Trust Bank will be held on Saturday (May 3) at 10am from Kilkeel Leisure Centre.

Ashfield golfers are generous to a fault

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:24:50 GMT

HISTORY was made at the weekend as Ashfield Golf Club hosted City of Derry and Royal Belfast clubs for the first time.

Eugene tops Support Class in Co Limerick

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:21:26 GMT

EUGENE McQuaid finished top of the Support Class in the second round of the Irish Quad Racing Championship in Birdhill, Co Limerick, on Saturday.

McParland is singles champ

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:19:34 GMT

WHITECROSS bowler Seamus McParland has been in sensational form over the past two weeks.

Magnificent seven

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:48 GMT

ROCKVIEW United were crowned the Newry Democrat Super League after hammering seven goals past 10men Legal Athletic on Thursday night, writes Steve Malone.

Newry finish eighth in Irish Premier League

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:16:31 GMT

NEWRY City's hopes of a top-six finish in the Irish League were smashed when they could only manage a 2-2 draw with Ballymena at the Showgrounds on Saturday.

Brook win Bessbrook Cup

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:13:24 GMT

THE dying moments of the 40th Kehoe Cars Bessbrook Cup final at Frank Curran Park on Saturday afternoon were clouded in controversy when what looked like a legitimate Killowen Celtic penalty appeal was dismissed by both the referee Raymond McGuigan and linesman Joe O’Callaghan, writes Gerry Patton.

Fallon denies Harps

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:11:19 GMT

A LAST gasp Paul Fallon point earned Saval a draw against fierce rivals Ballyholland Harps.

Bright start for Bridge

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:09:37 GMT

MAYOBRIDGE began the 2008 season with a victory.

Mullaghbawn defeat Killeavy in top flight

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:07:19 GMT

MULLAGHBAWN have taken five points from a possible six in their last three games with a convincing win over Killeavy on Sunday.

St Mary’s: All Ireland Junior champions

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:59:30 GMT

St Mary’s 3-09 Glenamaddy 1-10

ST MARY’S, played superb stuff to defeat Glenamaddy Cross-Community School, Co Galway, and win the All Ireland Post Primary Schools Junior B final.

Patrick is Ulster champion

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:48:23 GMT

PATRICK Murphy is the Ulster senior light welterweight champion.

Half marathon axed as funding dries up

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:45:00 GMT

THE South Armagh Half Marathon will not be taking place this year.

The Hall ‘books’ party for INF golden jubilee

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:41:56 GMT

THE colourful history of the Irish National Foresters Hall in Hilltown, which will soon be celebrating its Golden Jubilee, has been documented in a new book to be launched on Sunday (May 4).

Alarming rise in hate crimes

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:40:51 GMT

RACIST incidents in Newry and Mourne rose by 20 per cent over a 12-month period, new police figures on hate crime in the area have revealed.

Executive under fire for no alarm in blaze house

NewryDemocrat.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:38:51 GMT

A HOUSING Executive House which caught fire, killing its disabled tenant, had not been fitted with a smoke alarm, writes Brendan Breen.