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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

Full Suspension of Support Staff Strike Action Announced

Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the full suspension of strike action by support staff which was due to continue tomorrow. NIPSA and GMB unions had called off action for today and tomorrow, with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action due to take place on Tuesday 4 June. Welcoming the decision, the Minister […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

New Council Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Appointed at Annual General Meeting

Councillor Pete Byrne (SDLP) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Monday 3 June 2024. Cllr David Lee-Surginor (Alliance) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In his inaugural speech, Cllr Byrne said championing inclusion would play an important part of his year as […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police In Newry Appeal for Information and Witnesses Following Two Burglaries

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following two reported burglaries in the district on Friday, 31st May. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers received a report that a burglary had taken place in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry at some point between 9.00am and 12.50pm, when the resident was not present. “Entry […]

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Community Council Government Health Louth Louth County Council Politics

Healthy Louth Awarded €15,000 Funding From Creative Ireland for Unique Project to Empower Homeless Voices Through Art

Louth County Council’s Healthy Louth programme has secured €15,000 in funding from the Creative Ireland programme to launch an innovative project ‘Step Into My World.’ The initiative was compiled and will be delivered by the Louth Local Development Company SICAP team, facilitating a collaboration with Healthy Louth and Louth County Council Homeless Section.    The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cash and Jewellery Stolen From Elderly Couple In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a burglary that happened in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry between 09:00am and 12:50pm today. The victims were an elderly couple; their house was ransacked and a large quantity of cash and jewellery was stolen as well as other items that were of deep personal value to them. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Next Stage of Warrenpoint Front Shore Public Realm Works to Commence

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has announced the commencement of the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore. Following the completion of the promenade, beach and Marine Parade sections in mid-2023 by contractors, Gibson Banbridge, the next phase of works will centre on […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Protected Bird Shot In Newry

Police are investigating and issuing an appeal for information after a Red Kite bird was found injured in the vicinity of Cullion Road in Newry, on Saturday, 20th April. The bird was later taken to a local veterinary clinic for treatment at the time, but, we are sad to report, due to its injuries being […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry and Armagh

Children’s Commissioner Visits Speech and Language Therapy Service

The Southern Trust’s Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn. The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy community team offers a wide range of support across community clinics and specialist provision in mainstream schools (SPIMS). They support children with a variety […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Arrested In Newry Following Theft With Imitation Firearm and Blade

Police in Newry are appealing for information in relation to a report of a theft in the Monaghan Street area yesterday evening, Thursday 30th May. A Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7.10pm, police received a report that bags, containing cigarettes and cash, had been stolen from a bus. “A short time later, two men aged […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Natures Nurse Announces First In a Series of Workshops

Natures Nurse is delighted to announce the first in a series of workshops. This one will take place at the beautiful  Yellow Road Wellbeing Centre and Social Farm in Hilltown from 11am until 3pm on Saturday the 15th June. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “The theme for this workshop is “reconnecting with our native […]

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Advertising Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Trio Plan to Take Local Music Scene By Storm

Final Thirteen– An original music Northern Irish trio, energetically infused Metal, Indie and Alt Rock, creating a unique and instantly memorable M’indie Rock experience. The Newry based trio are looking to hit the ground running  and will play their debut gig in The Pavilion, Belfast June 14th. Soni presents The Pavillion and having been the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in Newry & Armagh. Councillor Byrne has served as a councillor since 2016 and runs his own business in the area. Councillor Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been selected by my party colleagues to be the SDLP’s candidate […]