Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £575,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A2 Newcastle Road Kilkeel will commence on Monday 13 January 2025 The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.9 kilometre stretch of the Newcastle Road from a point 350 metres south of Council Road junction to a point close to the Ballykeel Road near Ballymartin “This is a substantial investment for the Kilkeel area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our rural road network which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents businesses and those travelling in the Kilkeel area Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 21 March 2025.  I would like to thank residents local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.” To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement daily lane closures from 9:30 am to 16:30 pm from Monday 13 January to Friday 7 February 2025 A daytime road closure will be required to facilitate the final resurfacing works which will commence from 9:30 am to 16:30 pm from Monday 10 February to Friday 21 March 2025 An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via the following route: The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services throughout the scheme, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions the works will be substantially complete by Friday 21 March 2025,  however the Department will keep the public informed of any change For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page email editor email editor by | Oct 22, 2024 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News A Kilkeel skipper and boatowner was convicted and fined at Newry Magistrates Court for a number of sea-fisheries offences has been fined for multiple fisheries offences following an inspection by British Sea-Fishery Officers the skipper and owner of the fishing vessel N370 Aaron and failing to comply with official requests when McKee’s vessel landed its catch at Kilkeel harbour a British Sea-Fishery Officer discovered a box of crab claws hidden beneath other items attempting to obstruct the officer’s inspection process When the officer gained access to a locked cage McKee has been given 12 weeks to pay the fine Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) stressed its commitment to enforcing fisheries regulations and protecting marine resources urging the public to report any suspected illegal fishing activities This case highlights the ongoing efforts by DAERA to preserve fisheries through enforcement and compliance with officers committed to upholding conservation laws across Northern Ireland’s waters Source: Press Release Disclaimer +353(0)83 826 8406 (editor) +353(0)83 826 8406 (sales) [email protected] [email protected] If you have a fishing news related story call or WhatsApp Oliver on +353 83 826 8406 or email [email protected] Copyright © 2020 – 2025 The Fishing Daily COMHLACHT CUMARSÁIDE AN tSÁILE TEORANTA (Saltwater Media Company Ltd)Registered Office: No IRL VAT No: IE3718993GH            IRL Company Reg No: 681474Sitemap | Terms & Conditions 2025 at 7:16am BSTA man arrested following a £860,000 drug seizure in Co Down on Thursday has been released on police bail pending further enquiries It comes after suspected cocaine and cannabis were discovered during the search of a property in the Carrigenagh Road area of Kilkeel on Thursday A PSNI spokesman said: “Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs “As a result of this excellent police work a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets Detectives from our Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of £860,000 in Kilkeel today. It follows a proactive search of a property in the Carrigenagh Road area #OpDealbreaker Read more here : https://t.co/RGESU0TmVD pic.twitter.com/wtE9LLR78i — Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) April 10, 2025 “Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact us on the non-emergency number 101. “The seizure demonstrates our commitment to keeping local communities safe from this type of criminality and removing these illegal substances from our streets.” Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact 101. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd Detectives from our Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of £860,000 in Kilkeel today. It follows a proactive search of a property in the Carrigenagh Road area #OpDealbreaker Read more here : https://t.co/RGESU0TmVD pic.twitter.com/wtE9LLR78i — Police Newry, Mourne and Down (@PSNINMDown) April 10, 2025 The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Finance Committee visited the Kilkeel Banking Hub this week to witness first-hand the essential services it provides to the local community allow customers of all major banks to conduct regular cash transactions and community bankers from various banks rotate daily offering personalised assistance with complex banking issues the Kilkeel hub was the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and has become a vital resource for residents and businesses The visit on 2 April included presentations and discussions with Lesley Wilson The Committee observed the hub’s daily operations which serve an average of over 50 customers and learned about the positive impact it has had on the community Finance Committee Deputy Chair Diane Forsyth MLA said: “The Kilkeel Banking Hub demonstrates the critical role that shared banking spaces play in maintaining access to cash and providing essential financial services “The Committee was impressed by the hub’s efficiency and the positive feedback from local residents and businesses” “Cash remains essential for millions of people and banking hubs provide a vital lifeline in communities where traditional bank branches have closed “We are grateful to Cash Access NI for hosting today’s event so we could learn more about this important issue” a not-for-profit organisation funded by major banks In NI there are now seven operational hubs with a new hub recently recommended for Larne The success of the Kilkeel hub underscores the importance of maintaining access to cash and financial services in local communities hosted a Civic Reception at Kilkeel High School on Tuesday 1 April to celebrate Kilkeel High School U14 who made history by achieving an unprecedented treble in the Ulster Hockey High School Cup Finals The girls’ hockey teams claimed victory by winning three championship titles in a single competition Speaking about this incredible achievement “This remarkable accomplishment by the girls’ hockey teams highlights the dedication teamwork and determination of the players and coaches and is a testament to the strength of the school’s sports program I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents and coaches for their unwavering support which undoubtably helped them to achieve their incredible successes.” “Your tenacity and determination have truly shone through You've shown what it means to persevere and to work as a team I have no doubt that you all have a bright sporting future ahead of you.” “In addition to the girls' historic achievements Kilkeel High School’s boys’ teams also made it to the finals in their respective competitions The girls' victories and the boys’ impressive runs in their respective finals have made for a truly memorable week for Kilkeel High School one that will be celebrated for years to come.” Chairperson Councillor Pete Byrne presented an engraved crystal bowl to the school in recognition of their achievement Kilkeel businessman Ossie Wallace has released his first album A WELL-known Kilkeel businessman is taking his first steps as a recording artist after releasing a Country and Southern Gospel album Ossie Wallace is fulfilling a long-held ambition with the release of his album, ‘Bigger Than Any Mountain.’ Ossie hosts a gospel music program on online station ‘Country and Southern Gospel’ every Tuesday at 11am with the station getting 200,000 listeners a month from all over the globe And Ossie's move into being a presenter came about almost by accident as it was three years ago Ossie’s brother had his own show but on occasions he couldn't take his slot so Ossie stepped in and from there he was asked to start doing his own show every Tuesday he has gained even more of a love for country music Even as a child he always loved country music as he would listen to his old records growing up in Dromara Ossie said: “Even as a child I always loved country music; I enjoyed the old records of all the original country singers Then about 10 or 12 years ago we were over in America in Nashville with friends and they said to me 'we’re going up to the Ryman Auditorium, you should make a CD in here' "I thought he was winding me up and when we all went into it there was a recording studio a gospel one and an ordinary one and it came out pretty good I had a notion of making one but just for my own family just to have here whenever I’m no longer here Full story in this week's Outlook. 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Share your opinions on Alpha Newspaper Group The stage is set for what will be the largest ever sporting event held in Northern Ireland Stay connected to us to get the latest news and updates A house in Co Down has been extensively damaged after an arson attack in the early hours of the morning Police said the attack happened at the house in Kilkeel at around 2am in the Drummond Walk area The PSNI said nobody was at home at the time of the attack PSNI Detective Constable McVeigh said: “Shortly after 2am police attended the scene in the Drummond Walk area to find the front windows had been smashed an accelerant poured inside and the property set alight “Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire which caused severe damage to the front door and inside of the house “We are treating this as arson with intent to endanger life and our officers remain at the scene conducting enquiries “We are appealing to anyone with any information including any dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road Kilkeel will commence on Monday 16 September 2024 The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.4 kilometre stretch of the Newcastle Street Road from a point 120 metres south of Mill Road junction to approximately 50 metres north of Mourneview Park “This is a substantial investment for the Kilkeel area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network businesses and those travelling in the Kilkeel area Work is expected to be substantially completed by Sunday 17 November 2024 To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement daily lane closures from 09.30 am to 16.30 pm from Monday 16 September to Friday 01 November 2024 Over-night and Sunday road closures will be required to facilitate the final resurfacing works the dates for which will be confirmed later while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services throughout the scheme Road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions the works will be substantially complete by Sunday 17 November 2024 however the Department will keep the public informed of any change Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has appealed for information after hit and run incident A young boy has been hospitalised after being ‘thrown from his bike’ in a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Kilkeel The PSNI is appealing for any person that may have witnessed the collision to get in touch The incident happened at approximately 2pm on Thursday There are no details of the registration but the car was displaying 'R' plates and was reportedly driven by a female A PSNI spokesperson said: “The young boy was thrown from his bike and suffered injuries that required him to attend A&E “If you happened to be in the area and witnessed the collision or have any other information that you feel could help us The case was heard at Newry Magistrates Court TRYING to steal over £300 worth of groceries from Tesco before assaulting a security guard who tried to stop him has seen a Kilkeel man handed a suspended prison sentence criminal damage and common assault at Newry Magistrates Court The court heard that at 1.30am on 30 September this year police were called to Asda in Kilkeel after security staff had seen McCartan trying to leave the store with a large trolley full of items without making any effort to pay for them The security staff tried to take control of the trolley but McCartan immediately became aggressive to the security guard and a struggle ensued over the trolley He then let go of the trolley and kicked the security guard in the leg before he started pulling items from the trolley and ripping them open so they could no longer be resold A total of £340.68 of items had been taken with £26.19 worth of the goods destroyed by McCartan Defence counsel conceded his client had been in breach of a suspended sentence imposed in relation to a domestic incident He said McCartan has had difficulties with alcohol but it is “clear he is addressing his alcohol problem” and “for the first time ever” he is now “engaged and focused on his children” “He recognises his behaviour was just outrageous it was more of an attempted theft than a theft but his encounter with the security guard was unacceptable.” District Judge Eamonn King said: “Any quick perusal of your record shows you were on a very quick downward spiral and were getting to the point if you were back in court again the only option to the court would be to lock you up immediately “I could do that because you are in breach of a suspended sentence but given you are trying to address your issues it might lead you to a better place - the rekindling of the relationship with your children And if you have any thought for them you will appreciate them and learn your children are far better for you than alcohol putting in the hours for low wages and they aren't there to be abused Judge King imposed a four month prison sentence but suspended it for 18 months and made a compensation order of £26.19 in favour of Tesco No order was made in regard to the suspended sentence of which McCartan was in breach The Museum and Visitor Centre in the Silent Valley Mountain Park in the Mourne Mountains (Alamy/PA) The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said almost 50 firefighters are currently tackling a wildfire at Silent Valley in Kilkeel NIFRS said it followed an initial call just after 5pm on Friday The Fire Service said crews are attending the wildfire on Carrigenagh Road “There are six fire appliances and 49 firefighters from Kilkeel Rathfriland and Newry supported by a Command Support Unit in attendance,” a spokesperson added “Locals are requested to avoid the area to help support firefighting operations.” DUP MLA Diane Forsythe said it is “devastating to see this” “praying for the safety of the emergency services fighting this fire.” A YOUNG man from the Rathfriland area has tragically lost his life in an early morning single vehicle collision The crash occurred on the Kilkeel Road in Hilltown An 18-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the collision in which the victim was a front seat passenger in the car involved from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit stated: “Police received a report shortly before 2am on Saturday morning that a grey coloured Volkwagen Golf had been involved in a collision on the Kilkeel Road alongside colleagues from our partner emergency services The front seat passenger of the car was sadly pronounced dead at the scene whilst the driver was arrested and remains in custody at this time The Kilkeel Road remains closed as an examination of the scene continues “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries You can call 101 and quote reference CW 109 05/04/25 or report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/." Stay connected to us to get the latest news and updates. The Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people who make our world a better place Stanley Tomkins, a Cork man who moved to Kilkeel in the 1970s to work as a bank manager, raised a whopping £750,000 for charities including Cancer Focus and Save the Children. The ever-selfless Stanley was motivated to spring to fundraising action after suffering unimaginable personal loss - Stanley's wife and one of his daughters died from cancer Stanley said he was "astonished" to have won and joked with UTV's Paul Reilly "where's the cheque?!" when he surprised him with the coveted trophy as family and friends looked on Stanley's desire to work to improve his adopted home of Kilkeel is evidenced by his fundraising for 'the Jim’s Youth Centre' The money has gone towards extending and improving the centre and developing a mental health hub Our new NI Pride of Britain champ turned 87 in August but just when many people would be trying to take it easy he is still going strong organising street collections and other fundraising efforts Stanley will now get to attend the glittering Pride of Britain Awards dinner at Grosvenor House in London when overall winners are announced with this year marking the 25th anniversary of the awards the competition for this years' NI Pride of Britain title was fierce County Armagh jive coach James McGrath raised over £100,000 through an epic ‘danceathon’ to honour his late mother, who sadly died aged 60 with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. ‘Dance For Lucy’ in Castleblayney’s Glencarr Hotel was such a success that he will be able to build two schools and seven in Madagascar and donate thousands to local causes including the Children’s Heart Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society 250 sponsored dancers and a dozen high profile country musicians were joined by as many as two thousand keen dancers who jived and line danced well over the target time of ten hours Belfast volunteer Marian Nicholas has raised over £1.5million for learning disability charity MENCAP in honour of her late daughter Laura.  Marian has been running an iconic annual horse racing day for almost three decades to raise money for the charity which was a lifeline for her when she learned that her second born had complicated additional needs had her daughter Laura almost 40 years ago Laura was described by Marian as a gift to her family who made life special but she was faced with big challenges to overcome due to Laura’s poor health and prejudice facing people with disabilities in NI at the time and her death has only intensified Marian’s desire to fundraise for MENCAP and help level the playing field for people with disabilities whom she says are treated like “the bottom rung” of society and says that illness has helped her put things into perspective Young dad Paddy Grant took on a mammoth hike and bike challenge while battling brain cancer - and raised £31,000 for the cancer charity that supported him. Paddy from Dromore could not go to work or drive so his wife Lauren said he did "what he always does" and hopped on his bike He cycled 3,000km around the Island of Ireland and climbing the three highest peaks all while being treated for his grade three Glioma He raised £31,000 pounds for the Friends of the Cancer Centre who supported his family on his journey all of this years' nominees have committed themselves selflessly to making NI a better place Catch up with the latest UTV Live on ITVX Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know Deirdre Smith has put herself right in contention again this year County Louth golfer Deirdre Smith secured top spot in the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Close stroke play qualifying for the second year running despite a tough day for scoring in Kilkeel Weather conditions improved on the second day of play but brought with it its own challenges as the August sunshine saw fairways and greens quicken causing the all-important final qualifying scores to suffer Smith put together a +8 total to become leading qualifier in this event once again with double bogeys on seven and nine the only downside to a successful two days “Just disappointed the way I finished because I played better than the score but it’s all about qualifying so that’s the important thing,” said Smith “I’m happy enough with the way I’m playing it’s match play so it’s every hole and every shot and today you were trying to maybe not make mistakes too much so tight and the pins were difficult today.” The consensus from around the course on Wednesday afternoon was that the Kilkeel parkland will set up to bring an exciting two days of match play and with the County Louth golfer set to face Catherine Reilly (The Heath) in the first match of the day she is looking forward to the challenge that the last 16 tie and the course itself will bring “You’ll probably be able to go after your shots a little bit more whereas the last couple of days you are trying to not make mistakes rather than going for shots,” said Smith “You just have to really commit to your targets.” David Mullholland qualified as the leading scorer in the Senior Men’s championship having carded an opening round 71 on Tuesday followed by a +3 round of 75 Tony Cleary (Spanish Point) awaits in the opening match of the round of 16 and the Castlerock golfer is hoping that the game plan that earned him his number one spot continues to bring joy tomorrow not often that I’m the leading qualifier in anything so I’m delighted to do that “There are holes that lend themselves to either layup or driver and in the stroke play there’s no choice really you have to protect the score but tomorrow might be a wee bit different I don’t think it will change my approach that much to be honest I’ll stick to what I’m doing and try and get a score again and see how it goes.” +1 was the low round of the day shared by four in the men’s field Kilkeel golfer Frank Reilly whose local knowledge not only helped him top the over 60 leaderboard with a final total of +4 but also gave him a place in tomorrow’s last 16 round “That was an advantage for me today over the field being the local man on the course,” said Reilly but they got faster and firmer as the day went on The quarter finals of both the Irish Veteran Men’s Amateur Close Championship and the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Close Plate have also been set with Fionnuala Halpin (Dun Laoghaire) taking on Pat Doran (Donabate) in the first of the women’s morning matches while the Shane Magee (Lurgan) versus Hugh Smyth (Mourne) match will be first off for the veterans View the full draw here Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Irish Golfer news straight to your inbox document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a8bfeef051a8067c66a215559d5d3e23" );document.getElementById("a75f86a167").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy & Terms of Service apply Address:Match Play Media LimitedThe Kinsealy GrangeChapel RoadPortmarnockCounty DublinD13 A5R2 Tel: +353-1-5036090+353-1-5036099Email: info@matchplaymedia.ie © Match Play Media 2018 – 2025 | All rights reserved. No information on this website may be reproduced without written permission from Match Play Media. | Privacy Policy | Website by FlyingFish.ie Detectives investigating the murder of Bobbie McKee in Kilkeel in March this year have made a specific appeal for information A senior detective is appealing for information to help locate a black holdall which the defendant was seen carrying on to a a bus in Newry on the evening of St Patrick's Day Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Bobbie McKee was tragically found dead in a house in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel on the afternoon of Thursday 21 March had sustained serious head injuries from the same incident “A 25-year-old man was charged with Mr McKee’s murder and the attempted murder of Mrs McKee the community should be assured that we are not seeking any other suspect or suspects at this time I am particularly keen to locate a black holdall which appears to show the defendant carry the bag onto a bus on the evening of 17 March 2024  The fact that this was St Patrick’s Day may help jog memories  If you have any information that could help us to locate this holdall Detective Chief Inspector Kelly continued: “This was a tragic case and my thoughts are with Mr McKee’s family and loved ones who have suffered terribly.” If you have information about this incident or can help with the investigation please call police at Ardmore on the non-emergency number 101 You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org Richmond and Dottie-Mai.Paul's remains will repose at 10 until removal on Sunday ( 16th February ) at 10.45amto St Colman's Church Massforth for 11.30 Requiem Mass Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.Family flowers only c/o N.Doran Funeral Directors KilkeelSt.Jude and St Share this sad news with friends and loved ones [email protected] Link 2025 at 0:42pm GMTOne of the oldest hotels on the island of Ireland has been put up for sale by its owner the Kilmorey Arms in Kilkeel lists Winston Churchill and former US President Dwight D The 24-bedroom listed hotel was bought out of administration in 2015 by publican Sam Hamilton and fish merchant Andrew Annett The rescue deal came just months after the Kilmorey Arms closed in December 2014 with the loss of around 20 jobs on the corner of Greencastle Street and Knockchree Avenue was given a new lease of life under the new owners with over £1 million invested in a refurbishment programme It’s understood Mr Annett exited the business in 2021 with Sam Hamilton now listed as the sole owner But the 77-year-old businessman is now planning to retire and is seeking a new owner for the business Osborne King is marketing the hospitality business for sale as a going concern but the property company’s listing states: “The hotel has been successfully operated by the vendor for the last decade and provides a solid trading performance “The hotel is fitted to a high standard throughout following continuous refurbishment requiring negligible [capital expenditure] from a new owner 2024 at 11:15am BSTA man has been assaulted with knuckle dusters in a “premeditated attack” in Co Down The victim was targeted by three men in the Greencastle Street area of Kilkeel last Wednesday Police said one of the men involved had knuckle dusters A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault in Kilkeel “This occurred on Wednesday 28th August at approximately 22:15hrs on Greencastle Street “Three males have attacked a male in what appears to be a premeditated attack near Eurospar please phone police on 101 and quote reference number CC2024082801683 you can contact us by making a report to us online via the PSNI website.” Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault in Kilkeel.\n\nThis occurred on Wednesday 28th August at.. Philip Brown will look to lead the charge for Banbridge when they take on Kilkeel Banbridge begin their quest for a first Kirk Cup success since 2019/20 when they host Kilkeel at Havelock Park Having lost the last three Finals to rivals Lisnagarvey it is the one competition that has evaded the side in recent seasons The EYHL team have been out of action since November a result that saw them win for a fourth game running who will likely be the main threat for his side again while youngsters Adam McKee and Max Nicholson are also set to feature Kilkeel come into the tie in fine form themselves having won their last two outings and also have plenty of goal threat amid their ranks with David Finlay and Jordan McCartan netting eight between them this campaign Lisnagarvey begin their title defence with a home tie against Premier League side Instonians Unbeaten in the competition in the last three seasons the hosts come into the tie as heavy favourites against their Premier League opponents Erroll Lutton’s side have been in blistering form this campaign winning nine of their 10 League games and having already comfortably beaten Premier League leaders Cookstown 5-2 in the Anderson Cup Instonians have had a solid start to life in the division following their recent relegation but come into Saturday’s game looking to end a poor run of form the side have lost ground in the title race despite Ben Palmer netting three in his last two games Adam Louden’s side will be hoping to cause an upset and end their recent run Pegasus and Ulster Elks go head-to-head for a third time this season as they contest their opening game of the Denman Shield The tie sees a repeat of last season’s Final which saw Pegasus come out on top with a 2-1 win at Comber Road it is the university side who have prevailed in the sides’ League meetings which saw a 3-3 draw in September followed by a 2-1 win for Elks at the beginning of December a Katie McKee strike for Pegs wasn’t enough to seal a home win as goals from Lucy Craig and Shannon McNellis sealed victory for Joel Cathcart’s side and ended a run of five games without a win over their Belfast rivals The home side are also out to end a run of six games without a win in normal time last winning 1-0 away to Railway Union in October “Fishing has always been in my blood I could never see myself doing anything else,” Kilkeel-based fisherwoman Erin Chambers told Fishing News With Brian Chambers – CEO of the Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation and an eighth-generation fisherman – as a father it’s perhaps no surprise to see Erin follow suit I’d go to watch him come in – that was my favourite thing to do I would spend the summer holidays going out with him and learning different things and how to work on the boat The first summer I was old enough to work properly I knew I didn’t want to get a job anywhere else – I wanted to go and work with him “As soon as I’d completed that first summer with him I knew that fishing was what I wanted to do I knew fishing was going to be my career.” is keen to develop a deeper understanding of the environment and the industry in which she works but I would also love to go and experience other types of fishing scallops and prawns – but I’d love to go on pelagic boats and experience different types of fishing.” who was instrumental in setting up the North East Lobster Co-operative – a pioneering forerunner of the v-notching initiative Erin is keen to learn not just about sustainable fishing but to develop a deeper understanding of the environment in which she works This means that when it comes to a typical day Erin has to balance studying with fishing – along with working in other areas of the industry “The more I got to go out fishing and see different environments and different marine life the more I knew I wanted to learn about the science side of things and then applied to study marine science at Ulster University “I’ll be going into my third year in September I’m learning about the science of the ocean and then I’m getting to go out on the boat and see it come to life but I come home on Fridays – and if the weather suits Fishing out of Kilkeel on the Girl Beth N 312 it’s usually quite an early start to the day – around 5am or 6am We go out and aim to haul a few hundred creels “We’ll then bait the creels and shoot them again but others it’s good – you’ve just got to take it as it is we’ll also be v-notching any berried lobsters You really get to see the value that the programme brings to the sustainability of lobsters.” it’s time for Erin to benefit from her father’s long experience “My goal is to become a skipper and own my own vessel Dad is trying to train me up at the minute to take the boat on and skipper it myself “He’s usually teaching me on the way back in as we’re finishing up and then he’ll get me to drive the boat while standing alongside.” Erin also gets to experience other areas of the industry working in the factory and retail shop for Sea Source the Kilkeel-based fishermen-owned co-operative for catching Erin also works at Sea Source – a fishermen-owned co-operative which includes processing and retail fish sales Sea Source is all about sustainable seafood Customers love to know that I also fish and catch some of the local products.” With her final year at university on the horizon Erin could be forgiven for setting fishing aside to concentrate on her studies being a ninth-generation fisherwoman of Chambers stock – a family that has pioneered sustainable fishing methods – Erin has other ideas Mine is focused on assessing the implications of gear on marine environments I’ll use underwater footage captured by towing a scientific camera behind the vessel before a dredge The camera will then be deployed again over the same location after the dredge “I’ll also be assessing bycatch by analysing existing data and collaborating with local fishers by questionnaire and interviews to collect additional information on non-target species caught by different gear types “The objective is to be able to include recommendations for sustainable fishing practices identify areas requiring conservation measures and increase awareness among stakeholders regarding the ecological consequences of various gear types.” Sign up to Fishing News’ FREE e-newsletter here © 2025 Kelsey Media Ltd . kelsey.co.uk beloved husband of Pauline and loving father of Paul Courtney and Matthew.His remains will leave his late residence 8 Munro Villas Scrogg Road at 10.30 am on Sunday ( 22nd December ) for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife sons Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on hie Soul [email protected] CUNNINGHAM ( Kilkeel ) 27th March 2025 Christopher Scrogg Road KilkeelChristopher's remains will be removed from his late residence to St Colman's Church Massforth on Sunday ( 30th ) for 2.30pm Requiem Mass Joseph's Cemetery Ballymartin.Deeply regretted by his entire 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