Aine Quinn was one of three Sinn Fein candidates to be elected in Slieve Gullion after the first preference votes were counted.
Aged 23, she believes that she will ‘bring a fresh approach to young people’s issues’
#LE23
CEASING PUBLICATION: It is with the utmost regret that the Newry Reporter has to announce that after serving our local community for 155 years, the title will cease publication at the end of this month.
The last edition will be published on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
In News: Ellen Treanor rang the bell at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children for the last time after her final scan results showed no evidence of cancer in her body.
@EllenJourney
BREAKING NEWS:
@deptinfra
has committed to a £50m upgrade for the A1, including the closure of all central reservation crossings. 21 junctions will be upgraded and 10 other junctions will be closed permanently. Full report and reaction in this week's paper.
Aoife Finnegan is one of three Sinn Fein candidates to be elected in Slieve Gullion, along with Declan Murphy and Aine Quinn. She has been giving her reaction to the Newry Reporter.
#LE23
A series of fundraisers will take place in the coming weeks in support of Marty Lynch, one of Newry’s most decorated and respected sportsmen after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
@mndassoc
@newrywheelers
@shaneoneillsgfc
So here we go. Last day putting out the Newry Reporter as Editor after almost 16 years at the paper, 8 of those in the ‘hot seat’.
It has been an adventure.
DANSKE BANK
@ulsterschools
MACRORY CUP PLAYOFF ROUND
St Colman’s claim Newry bragging rights
@Abbey_CBS
1-7
@st_colmans
3-8
Following the game, St Colman’s captain and Man of the Match Callum O’Neill spoke to the Newry Reporter.
Local filmmaker
@AllyMcKenzie91
hopes his new
@BBCnireland
#TrueNorth
documentary, When Boxing Ends, can open up conversations around mental health in sport when it airs next Monday. See tonight's edition for the full story.
Pleasure to have
@mrgordonburns
and his brother Deric in the Reporter office this morning. Their great-grandfather James Burns founded the paper and our very first edition was published 150 years ago today - November 16, 1867
In News: Investigation into ME diseases impact on Newry patients during awareness month. Doctor says medics might be making ME patients more sick
@hope4mefibroni
@JoanMcParland
Mayobridge and Down Gaelic football goalkeeper Charlie Smyth is one of four Irish men who have been selected to try out for a place on one of the 32 American football NFL teams.
Just a short video of some of Newry's residents coming out to
#clapforourcarers
Send us your videos of your area and we'll share them. 👏🙌
#StayHomeSaveLives
In News: South Armagh peacemaker
@EugeneReavey1
says while he feels vindicated, it is a bittersweet time after claims he was involved in Kingsmill attack described as ‘utterly false’ at Westminster
Delighted to announce that the Newry Reporter has been shortlisted for the UK Weekly Newspaper of the Year Award at this year's
@EditorsUK
Regional Press Awards - great news after our return to publication. Very proud of the journalists and the team that produce the paper.
Delighted to announce the Newry Reporter has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious
@RegPressAwards
- UK Weekly Newspaper of the Year - putting us into the top 6 in the UK - and the Weekly Newspaper Campaign of the Year for our Newry Clean-up campaign.
@EditorsUK
BIG NEWS: We have been shortlisted as Weekly Newspaper of the Year at the
@Socofeduk
@RegPressAwards
recognising the best in the industry in the UK. In the final six, The Reporter is the only NI weekly paper shortlisted.
Winners announced at an awards ceremony in London in May.
In News: Mother of murdered south Armagh man Paul Quinn said she will not meet
@sinnfeinireland
Conor Murphy until he issues public apology to her family
DANSKE BANK ULSTER SCHOOLS RANNAFAST CUP FINAL
Late goal sees St Paul's claim first ever Rannafast Cup
@stpaulsbbrook
1-7
@stmacartans
1-6
St Paul’s player Adam Reavey spoke to the Newry Reporter after being the first ever captain from the school to achieve Rannafast glory.
We are so delighted to share some good news! A big day for Stringer!
Caolan rings the bell, end of treatment
We are so proud of you, Caolan, wishing you continued good health & happiness
Liam, Jeanette & boys want to send thanks to everyone for all the prayers & good wishes.
Crossmaglen legend Aaron Kernan has confirmed that his career is over, following the Rangers’ exit from the Ulster Championship on Saturday evening.
READ MORE:
@Crossrangers
In News: Mick Boyle left Ireland when he was four and became one of Australia’s must successful businessmen. He hopes the £12m restoration of castle
@KilleavyE
will put his birthplace on tourism map
CORMAC LEONARD ARMAGH SFC FINAL
Classy Cross reclaim the Gerry Fegan Cup
Crossmaglen 1-19
Granemore 0-10
@crossrangers
reclaimed their place at the top of Armagh football this afternoon with a dazzling 12-point victory over Granemore. Cian McConville spoke to us after the win
VIDEO:
@NewryCityAFC
striker Mark McCabe speaks after his hat-trick helped the side to a 4-0 won at Loughgall tonight in the Bluefin Sport Championship. Stephen Hughes scored the other goal at City moved up to second in the table.
In News: Ryan Cinnamond vows to walk again and continue helping people achieve their physical and mental goals after coming through major heart surgery
In News: A team of volunteers have used their time during lockdown to build a replica of an Iron Age roundhouse in Mullaghbawn as part of a
@Ring_Of_Gullion
Landscape Partnership Scheme
PITTSBURGH STEELERS VISIT NEWRY
Daniel Rooney, the Director of Business of Development & Strategy at Pittsburgh Steelers and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart today visited Newry.
@steelers
IN NEWS: Musician Stephen Travers who survived the Miami Showband massacre is planning to open a peace centre in Newry alongside
@EugeneReavey1
@MiamiShowband
In News: Campaigners for a Willie Maley statue in Newry urge local Celtic fraternity to get behind forthcoming fundraisers to help finally deliver memorial in the city
@MaleyNewry
“Every day you put on a Kilcoo jersey, if you're not happy there's something wrong. It's the best club in the world," says full back Ryan McEvoy after
@KilcooGAC
claimed a fifth consecutive Down SFC title with a 2-12 to 0-9 win over Burren on Sunday.
Newry Reporter journalists determined to steer the paper through
#Coronavirus
crisis. Read more below
BBC News - Coronavirus poses new threat to local newspapers
CORMAC LEONARD ARMAGH IFC FINAL
Hail Mary wins Shane’s the championship
Shane O’Neill’s 2-11
St Paul’s 1-13
@shaneoneillsgfc
are Armagh IFC champions after a dramatic conclusion, when they scored the winning goal in the dying seconds. Conor McKeown spoke after the win:
Following her election with 14,381 votes
@EnnisSinead
told the Newry Reporter she's ready to roll up her sleeves on Monday morning, with
@SouthernHSCT
Daisy Hill Hospital a priority for
@SinnFeinElectio
Euro Electrix Mid Ulster Cup Final
Strong first half powers City to Mid Ulster glory
Dungannon Swifts 0
Newry City 2
Two first half goals saw
@NewryCityAFC
win the Mid Ulster Cup for the sixteenth time in club history, as they overcame Dungannon Swifts 2-0 at Stangmore Park
“When you have a few nephews running about it’s hard to leave, and it will be hard to leave, but it’s an experience that I can’t really afford to give up.”
@ArmaghLGFA
and
@shaneoneillsgfc
star Aimee Mackin discusses her decision to join Australian rules side
@MelbourneAFLW
In News: Melissa and Seamus Watters from Culloville are set to take on Seven Summits challenge in aid of
@TinyLifeCharity
who helped when their daughter Sadie was born at 26 weeks
Two legends of
@crossrangers
and
@Armagh_GAA
, and two very close friends, Oisin McConville and Tony McEntee square off as opposing managers in the Allianz Football League Division 4 final this weekend, as
@wicklowgaa
face
@sligogaa
The Captain
@DarrenKing_
says today is the best moment of his career. “There’s no better feeling than lifting the league title for the club that you love.”
@NewryCityAFC
@thepointfc
are set to undergo a five-year redevelopment of their Miltown stadium, with
@BazzaGray6
's Gray Design as lead consultants for the design of the multi-million pound project.
In News: A Warrenpoint teacher who has been taking groups to Kenya for 12 years to help in the small community of Naro Muro is set to travel there once again in 2021