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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Catherine Connolly

Connolly (née Mc Parland), Catherine – R.I.P. 40 St. Moninna Park, Meigh. 13th January 2023, peacefully at Avila Nursing Home, Bessbrook. Beloved mother of Dermot, devoted granny to Keelan, Evan and Samuel and dear mother-in-law to Ruth. Catherine’s remains will repose at her late residence tomorrow (Sunday 15th January) from 3.00pm until 8.00pm. House private […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 14/1/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 14 JANUARY 2023  MU SHIELD RESCHEDULED ROUND 4 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Cleary Celtic     8  v   1   Cookstown RBL Swifts  at Olympic Park   PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park   0   v     1   Newry Celtic   at Jennings Park No. 2           Rossowen            3    v     0   Ballybot United  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Murder Investigation Launched in Lurgan Following Death of 39 Year Old Man

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lurgan on the evening of Thursday 12 January. The man has now been named as Shane Whitla, who was 39 years old and from Lurgan. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “Following […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Arrested in Natalie McNally Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan on 18 December 2022 have today, 13 January, arrested a 46-year-old man in the south Belfast area. He has been taken to Musgrave Police Station where he is currently being questioned by detectives. ENDS

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

Ó Muirí Hails New Ireland Working Group

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has expressed his delight after the first meeting of the council’s ‘New Ireland Working Group’. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Following on from my motion to council last year, and working closely with colleagues in other councils who have launched similar initiatives, the working group met earlier this week. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Major Investment for Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a £9.2 million investment in Daisy Hill Hospital from the Department of Health. Mr McNulty said: “This long overdue investment in Daisy Hill will provide a significant boost to our hospital. The investment will enable the installation of an MRI Suite at Daisy […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Stormont

£9 million Upgrade to Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of £9 million to upgrade the power supply in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Confirmation that the power supply at Daisy Hill Hospital will be upgraded as part of a £9 million investment is welcome news.  “This will transform facilities at the […]

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Business Campaigns Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: Time to End Dramatics and Get to Work!

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP led a party delegation in meetings with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour Leader Keir Starmer today. Speaking after the engagements, Colum Eastwood MP said: “After yesterday’s farce, today we have had a productive series of discussions with people who are serious about reaching an inclusive consensus on how parties can […]

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Community Louth

Matthew Hutchinson, 15 Years, Dundalk Co.Louth

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Matthew Hutchinson who is missing from his home in Dundalk, Co.Louth, where he was last seen at approximately 3.20pm on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Matthew is described as being approximately 5’ 8” in height, of a slim build, with blonde hair and blue eyes. […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Reporter to Close After 155 Years

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Set for Major Electrical Upgrade

Daisy Hill Hospital is set for a major upgrade of its low voltage electrical infrastructure with the approval of £9,152,000 from the Department of Health. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “I am very pleased that the Department has been able to approve this expenditure, which will enable the Trust to provide a […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann

DUP Confident Haire Can Secure Second DUP Seat in Lurgan

Local MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Lurgan native Peter Haire on his selection as a DUP Candidate in the 2023 Local Government Elections, scheduled for 18th May. The new face to local politics will join experienced DUP representative Stephen Moutray on a strong DUP ticket at the polls for Lurgan DEA.  Carla Lockhart said: “I […]