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Last Updated: Thursday, 3 August 2006, 12:34 GMT 13:34 UK
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Republican wins Newry by-election
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Sinn Fein's Turlough Murphy has won the by-election in the Fews district of Newry and Mourne Council.

Mr Murphy polled 4,092 votes, defeating the victims campaigner, William Fraser, it was announced on Thursday.

Mr Fraser secured 1,427 votes. The turnout was 47%. The Fews area includes Newtownhamilton, Camlough, Bessbrook and Donaghmore.

The by-election followed the resignation of Sinn Fein councillor Breandan Lewis six weeks ago.



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