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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Eight Police Officers Assaulted Per Day

Over the last five years, eight police officers per day on average were assaulted while on duty. This is a stark reminder of the difficult situations and challenges that officers’ face every day while simply carrying out their job. Superintendent Gary Busch from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Operational Support Department said: “In 2022/23[1], […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Announces Additional £1m of Financial Support For Students

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an additional £1million to support students facing financial hardship as a result of increased costs of living.  The funds will be distributed to Queen’s University, Ulster University, The Open University, St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College for eligible students at those institutions to apply for.  Highlighting the […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government South Down Sport Stormont

Mason Urges Parties to Work Together to Cut School Uniform Costs

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said school uniforms should be affordable for families and urged parties to work together to cut costs.  Speaking ahead of bringing a motion to the Assembly, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Assembly on Tuesday on making school uniforms and PE gear more affordable.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/3/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 March 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 13 10 3 0 35 12 23 33 Cleary Celtic 10 8 2 0 30 6 24 26 Villa Rovers 14 6 2 6 31 33 -2 20 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Heart Failure Nurse Shortlisted For Award

A nurse in the Southern Trust has been shortlisted for a top award. Edith Donnelly, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Heart Failure team, is the only nurse from Northern Ireland nominated in the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) Cardiovascular Nurse Excellence Awards. Edith is one of eight people shortlisted and was nominated by colleagues […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/3/24

MUFA SHIELD SEMI-FINAL – FRIDAY 1 MARCH – KICK OFF 7.45 pm  Rossowen      1     v    2  Sandy Hill at Holm Park, Armagh CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 MARCH 2024 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Cleary Celtic      2    v   2   Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No.2  Greenfield Park P    v   P  Camlough Rovers at […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Baffled at Lack of Female Representation For Keynote Address at International Women’s Day Event

The SDLP’s Councillors Laura Devlin and Doire Finn have said the lack of female representation for the keynote address at International Women’s Day is “baffling” and must be rectified. Commenting, Mournes Councillor Devlin said, “The point of International Women’s Day is to highlight women’s issues including gender equity, women’s healthcare, addressing gender based violence and […]

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Community

Ulster GAA Donate £20,000 to Charity Partner Air Ambulance NI

Ulster GAA recently presented its chosen charity Air Ambulance NI (AANI) with a donation of over £20,000 from fundraising efforts in the past year. In April 2023, nine high-profile GAA personalities from each of Ulster’s counties took on a 15,000 ft skydive to raise money for both the AANI service and the Patrick G Johnston […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

50 New Medical Places Great News For Aspiring Doctors – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said confirmation that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University is exciting news for aspiring doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is fantastic news that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University, with the first 25 students starting […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

Executive Sets Rate at 4%

The Executive has agreed to adjust the regional rate for 2024/25 in line with inflation. Subject to Assembly approval, the proposal on the regional rate element of the bill would add 46p per week to the bill for a domestic property with an average capital value of £123,000 and £10.73 per week for a typical […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Men Fighting With Metal Bars at the Moy Rd, Armagh

Police in Armagh are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a disturbance, involving men fighting with metal bars, in the Moy Road area of the city shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 23rd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault, […]