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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

McNulty Challenges Fixed Bridge “Nonsense” From Infrastructure Minister

The Infrastructure Minister’s decision to proceed with a fixed bridge on the Southern Relief Road has been described as “nonsense” by a Newry & Armagh MLA. Justin McNulty has said he is “baffled” by the decision from Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd. “I find this decision to be extraordinarily short-sighted and completely baffling.  We already know […]

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Community Council Government Health Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

New Era at Dundalk Swimming Pool as Enhanced Changing Facilities and Dedicated Disabled Changing Suite Launched

Louth County Council welcomed the official launch of state-of-the-art new facilities at Dundalk Swimming Pool on Tuesday 7th May 2024. The refurbishment works, which represented a €600,000 investment in upgrading facilities at the swimming pool and leisure complex, involved the installation of new disabled changing areas, lockers, family-friendly changing cubicles, non-slip safety tiles and group […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

SRC Past Apprentice Announced for Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, is a group of talented young apprentices and students who will compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’. Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is dimmed.  All […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Giant Adventures Series Enchants with a Trio of Immersive Tourism Events Returning for 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Seanad Éireann

Cooley Flood Report Being Considered By Minister – Ó Murchú

A report by Teagasc about the impact of last year’s flooding in Cooley on farmers has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture and is being considered by the minister, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has been told. During questions to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in Leinster House last week, the Sinn Féin TD said it […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Dan Devlin

Devlin (Newry) Daniel (Dan) (late of 3 Glenvale Villas) died May 10th 2024 suddenly at home. Beloved husband of the late Anna R.I.P. and devoted father of Pauline, Jacqueline, Gerry, Gary, Brendan, Aine and the late Joanne R.I.P. His remains will leave his daughter Jacqueline’s residence, 3 Glenvale Heights, on Monday at 10.20am for 11am […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Man Charged With Banbridge Burglary

Detectives investigating a burglary in the Churchview Drive area of Banbridge on Thursday 9th May have charged a man to appear in court. The man, aged 50, has been charged with burglary and is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 10th May. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Kathleen Gribbons

Kathleen Gribbons R.I.P. 35 McManus Court, Newry. Peacefully at Southern Area Hospice, 11th May 2024. Loving Mother of David, Mother-in-law of Noleen, Grandmother of Jamie and Niamh. Sister of Maura McFarland and the Late Patsy Watterson and Joseph R.I.P. Cherished Aunt of Damian, Sarah, Clare and Mo and Brother-in-law of Andy. House strictly private please. […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein Meets South African Foreign Minister Regarding Palestine

Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has met with South Africa’s foreign minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor in Johannesburg. The South Antrim MLA is in South Africa for the ‘Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine’ which is running until this Sunday, 12 May. Speaking after the meeting, the party’s National Chairperson said: “It was most important to […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Appeal for Information and Witnesses In Relation to Robbery In Craigavon

Police in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery in Craigavon yesterday evening, Friday 10th May. Sergeant Cordner said: “Shortly before 7.45pm, it was reported that a man was assaulted by a number of males in the Westacres area, who struck and kick the back of his […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 11/5/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 7 MAY – SAT 11 MAY 2024 TUES 7 MAY – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2   v  0  Archview United  at Olympic Park NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Newry Celtic 3  v  1  Ballyholland  at Artie Green Park FRI 10 MAY – […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Teenager Victim of Mugging In Lurgan

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery which occurred in the Edward Street area of the town in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 11th May. A Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that that a teenage boy had been walking in the area at around […]