Brendan Rooney (Newry)
Rooney (Newry) Brendan died 21st November 2021 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Lily), and devoted father of Maria, Brenda, Madeline, Eamonn, Brendan and the late Kathleen R.I.P. House Strictly Private. Requiem Mass for Brendan will be celebrated in The Church of the Assumption, Drumalane on Wednesday at 12noon, burial afterwards in Monkshill cemetery. Our Lady Queen of...
Covid-19: Ten further coronavirus-related NI deaths
Ten more people have died in Northern Ireland after contracting Covid-19, according to the Department of Health. Eight deaths were reported within the last 24 hours, two did not occur within that reporting period. It brings the total number of deaths recorded by the department to 846. There were also a further 511 positive Covid-19 tests recorded since Friday while the number...
Northern Ireland hotels may get green light to reopen but bars and restaurants could be kept closed to save Christmas
PLANS to reopen bars and restaurants on Friday look set to be pushed back two weeks amid fears of a coronavirus resurgence that would cancel Christmas. The Executive is due to make an announcement on extending restrictions tomorrow, but NewryNet understands hotels could be made exempt, with food and drink facilities open to guests. Government sources told this newspaper that the...
Ulster Football Championship: Fermanagh and Down set for Brewster battle
After losing players in previous matches due to Covid-19 cases and incidents of self-isolation, it could be fair to say that Fermanagh haven't shown their full potential this season to date. Down's return to football hasn't been conventional either, having been awarded an unusual walkover when Leitrim conceded their League game. The two points gained from it proved lucky for Paddy...
Coronavirus: Four residents of Fermanagh care home die with Covid-19
A number of residents have died after a Covid-19 outbreak at a care home in County Fermanagh. The outbreak at Millcroft Care Home, in Enniskillen, was confirmed in a statement from the company which runs the care home. It said four of the residents have died and five are still being treated in hospital. It is believed the first deaths happened...
MJM Marine Strikes Gold
MJM Marine has reason to celebrate in 2020 having just been awarded the Gold accreditation from Investors in People. The company achieved the Silver Investors in People accreditation in 2017 and is delighted to have advanced to Gold Standard. Elizabeth O’Connor, HR & Legal Director MJM Marine said, “We are delighted to have been awarded the gold ‘We Invest in People’...
Daisy Hill Hospital given £1.65m to help emergency services
A hospital that was at risk of losing its 24-hour emergency department (ED) is to get an initial £1.65m investment to help fund emergency care. Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, County Down, is to receive funding for measures including strengthening the workforce. A new admissions and assessment unit will be established alongside the ED. It will provide telephone advice to GPs and...
Rising from ruins – can Newry complete their remarkable comeback?
Danske Bank Irish Premiership play-off 1st legDate: Friday 4 May Venue: Newry Showgrounds Kick-off: 19:45 BSTCoverage: Latest score, match report and video highlights on BBC Sport website Newry City's 2012-13 season was considerably shorter than expected. What started in late August ended just a month later when the club's IFA membership was terminated following a High Court winding-up order. Less than five years later Newry City AFC, the...
Rimantis Tamosiunas: Newry death is investigated by police
Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Newry, County Down. The body of Rimantis Tamosiunas, 56, was found inside a house on Catherine Street at about 20:00 GMT on Saturday. He was originally from Lithuania. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday to determine the cause of death. Police said they were...
Abbey CBS – MacRory Cup Champions 2006
CBS MacRory Cup Final: Abbey CBS, Newry snatched victory in the MacRory Cup final at Casement Park yesterday. Half back Ciarán Coffey hit the winning goal two minutes into injury-time. The winners stormed off with an early point, followed by a sixth-minute goal from Ger McGarvey and a point by Ruairí Cunningham but the Newry side didn't raise another flag...
