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A £51,000 environmental improvement scheme has resulted in the restoration of the Linenhall Arch at Mourneview Park and Newry and Mourne's new Mayor Mickey Ruane was on hand to help open the newly restored Arch once again. The Arch is one of the oldest architectural features in Newry and its surroundings were rejuvenated to enhance its prominence.
Mickey from Warrenpoint was elected to the top post in the council on Monday night.
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland welcomed the scheme which was financed from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund. The Minister explained "The Linenhall Arch was built in the 1700's as the main entrance to the Linen Hall which served the merchants of Newry. Despite the many changes that have taken place in the area since then, it has remained intact.
"I was very happy that the executive was able to provide the funding necessary to restore this important project and make it more visible to residents and those using the adjacent Canal Walkway."
The Minister thanked the NI Housing Executive who managed the contract and the Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership board who included it in its action plan for regenerating the area. He also paid tribute to the Greater Linenhall Community Association and in particular the late Oliver Casey who lobbied so hard for the scheme and who's wife Elizabeth was on hand to help open the Arch.
The Minister concluded " This Project is a further example of the great work being done by local people to make Mourneview Park and the Greater Linenhall area a better place to live. It is a fitting legacy to the late Oliver Casey who worked tirelessly for the community and a symbol of community pride to be enjoyed by everyone."
