Pictured are Maura McKevitt, Reading Recovery teacher from St Colman's Abbey PS and Rose Roche, Head of English at St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen. Ms Roche was presented with the Marie O'Donnell award for Creative Writing on behalf of her school while Ms McKevitt was the representative of the Abbey who collected the Storytellers Award. Both awards were won in the 'Spooky Stories' competition organised by the Newry Museum and Newry Library.

placeholder image — Pictured are Maura McKevitt, Reading Recovery teacher from St Colman's Abbey PS and Rose Roche, Head of English at St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen. Ms Roche was presented with the Marie O'Donnell award for Creative Writing on behalf of her school while Ms McKevitt was the representative of the Abbey who collected the Storytellers Award. Both awards were won in the 'Spooky Stories' competition organised by the Newry Museum and Newry Library.

RETRO REPORTER: Ten pictures from our archives

By Michael Scott

Published 26th Oct 2023, 14:42 GMT

Updated 26th Oct 2023, 14:57 GMT

Time for another dive into the Newry Reporter’s archives and here are a few pictures from November 2000.

Don’t forget to tag anyone you spot in this gallery!

Three-year-old Nadine Fegan and her brother Riain (5) in fancy dress for the Halloween competition at the Quays in 2000.

9. Halloween at the Quays

Three-year-old Nadine Fegan and her brother Riain (5) in fancy dress for the Halloween competition at the Quays in 2000. Photo: Newry Reporter

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