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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Seize Hundreds of Suspected Counterfeit Designer Goods in Newry

Organised Crime Unit Detectives have seized nearly 500 items of suspected counterfeit designer goods and seized a BMW car following the search of a residential property in the Newry area earlier today 1st September. Detective Inspector Conor Sweeney said: “During the search, we have also arrested a 65 year old woman on suspicion of a […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Oliver Hollywood

Hollywood, Oliver Francis – R.I.P. Formerly of Newtowncloughoge, Newry. Beloved son of the late Paddy and Maureen Hollywood and dear brother of Geraldine, Patricia and Marian. Oliver’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, opening this evening (Wednesday 31st August) from 7.00pm until 9.00pm and tomorrow (Thursday 1st September) from 10.00am until removal at […]

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Community Constituency Newry

Man Struck by Lorry in Newry Dies

Police can confirm that a male pedestrian, aged in his 60s, has sadly died following a road traffic collision on Kildare Street, Newry on Monday, 29th August. Kildare Street was closed for a time while the investigation was carried out – however, the road has since reopened to traffic. Sergeant McIvor from the Police Service […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Charged Following Downpatrick Incident

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a 27-year-old man with a number of offences. He has been charged with attempted arson endangering life, common assault, criminal damage and a number of driving offences. He also faces charges of theft, possessing a Class A controlled drug, possessing a Class […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council and Junior Achievement Ireland Partner to Deliver Educational Workshops Across Co. Louth

Volunteers from Louth County Council and Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), have once again joined together to inspire over 200 students in 7 schools across the region to reach their potential, through a series of interactive programmes. The partnership, now in its 19th year, aims to empower students to shape their own future through a positive role […]

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Government Politics Stormont

The Protocol’s Political Agenda!

TUV leader Jim Allister told a TUV event in Lagan Valley on Friday evening that the 25% tariff on British steel coming to British Ulster was a classic illustration of how the Protocol sought to change political alignment through economic policy. “This iniquitous tariff arises because we are held captive under the Protocol in the […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Health Stormont

Time to Support and Defend – Workers Party

Workers in almost every service and manufacturing sector have been, are planning to, or are currently taking industrial action in defence of standards conditions, safety, jobs and wages. It is a situation almost without parallel. Nurses and midwives are considering strike action for the second time in three years, local council workers have been forced […]

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Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council Politics South Down Stormont

South Down DUP Silent on Councillors Child Sex Grooming Scandal

The South Down DUP has remained silent on the issue of one of its Councillors being charged with alleged child sex grooming. DUP Councillor William Walker has been charged recently by police with alleged child sex grooming. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who represents the Rowallane DEA was arrested in February on suspicion […]

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Newry Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 27th August

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 27 August 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 2 2 0 0 8 3 5 6 Camlough Rovers 2 2 0 0 4 1 3 6 Cleary Celtic 2 1 1 0 6 4 2 4 Newry Celtic 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 […]

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Newry Sport

Carnbane League Results – 27th August

Carnbane League Results for Saturday, August 27 Premier Division Cartwheel United      2     Villa Rovers         6 Greenfield Park         1      Ballybot United   1 Division One Archview United v. Millburn United Game was abandoned after 26 minutes due to a serious injury  to a player Ballyholland              4        Orchard United        3 Grasshoppers           3        Ashgrove Rovers       4     Newry Rovers         […]

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Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Ian Matthews

Matthews, Ian – R.I.P. London and formerly of 32 Chapel Road, Meigh. Died suddenly 24th August 2022. Beloved son of Patricia Steenkamp and the late Alex Matthews, brother of Chris Matthews, Jannie Steenkamp and Liona Hoeben and stepson of Jan Steenkamp. Funeral arrangements later. Very deeply regretted by his loving mother, stepfather, brothers, sister, stepfather, […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Arson

Police are appealing for information following a report of arson at derelict premises at the Kitchen Hill area of Lurgan on Friday 26th August. Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly before 12pm, it was reported that a fire had started at a derelict building in the area. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended and […]