The headlines in that week’s Newry Reporter saw the district prepare to go to the polls for the council elections, with 46 candidates battling it out for 30 seats.
There was also a mortar attack on the army barracks in Bessbrook.
And tens of thousands of pilgrims were expected to throng Newry Cathedral to pay their respects to the relics of St Therese of Lisieux.
Here’s a selection of photographs from that week’s edition of the Reporter!
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Woodwind quintet at St Colman's College who collected the Christopher Hughes Perpetual Challenge Cup at Newry Musical Feis. Photo: Newry Reporter
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Pat and John McParland, proprietors of the Carrickdale Hotel, pictured with Seamus Mallon, deputy First Minister, and Dermot Ahern TD, Minister of Social, Community and Family Affairs. Photo: Newry Reporter
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Children from the Abbey Nursery School who were proud to be awarded a 'Boost Better Breaks' award from the Community Dental Nurse. Photo: Newry Report
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Students from St Colman's College, Violet Hill, have recorded continued success at A Level Design and Technology. Pictured with their major projects are Seamus McLaughlin (Creggan), Cathal Grant (Mayobridge), Philip Tumelty (Dundrum), Wayne Farrell (Hilltown) and Kieran McConville (Warrenpoint) with Mr Stephen McKevitt, Department Technician, Mr Robert Barton, Head of Department and other students. Photo: Newry Reporter