::: Newry Journal :::

DNA analysis may explain salmon sea deaths Cutting-edge DNA analysis is being used in an attempt to explain why alarmingly high numbers of salmon are dying at sea.
Body found in charred remains of Tipperary house Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire in Co Tipperary in the early hours of this morning.
Consultants-contract ballot results to be revealed today The results of a consultants' ballot on contract reforms being sought by the HSE is due to be revealed later today.
Medical tests under review due to diagnosis concerns Almost 4,600 former hospital patients in the north-east are due to begin receiving letters today telling them that their chest x-rays and CT scans are being rechecked.
Two held after suspicious death of Athlone woman Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman this morning in connection with the suspicious death of Lillian Scanlon in Athlone one week ago.
North's crime rate lowest in almost 10 years Recorded crime in the North has dropped to its lowest level in nearly a decade, it was disclosed today.
Cowen to give first union address Taoiseach Brian Cowen will today give his first address at a trade union conference since taking office.
Fine Gael launches Lisbon Treaty ad campaign Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will launch the latest phase of the party’s campaign for a Yes vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum today.