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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh

New Walled Garden opens at Longstone Hospital

A Walled Garden developed in partnership with the Southern Trust and the Parent/Carer group Acorns for Autism has opened in Armagh. Based at The Oaks on the Longstone Hospital site, the garden includes a secure play area with climbing frame, slide and a basket swing, along with picnic tables and a shaded canopy space for […]

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Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

A1 Junctions Scheme making progress

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed an update from the Infrastructure Minister that work is continuing to progress towards the A1 Junction Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme. As local MP, Carla Lockhart has been a vociferous campaigner for the much needed safety improvements. Speaking after receiving an update from the Department for Infrastructure, Carla […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Narrow Water Bridge Project Reaches New Milestone

Another milestone has been reached in progressing the Narrow Water Bridge Project with the commencement of an advanced works contract for the construction of a compensatory bird roost site. Further to the milestones achieved this year such as Northern Ireland Bridge Orders taking effect and Louth County Council issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged Following Lurgan Incident

A 30 year old man has been charged with robbery, grievous bodily harm with intent, assault on police, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, resisting police and threats to kill. He is due to appear at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry on Tuesday 23rd August. As is normal […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Bank Holiday Events This August in Newry and Mourne

August bank holiday 2022 is set to a massive spectacle in Newry and Mourne with an events schedule stacked within the district set to provide a boost to local business. With headline acts such as Iur Cinn Fleadh in Newry and the Skylite festival in Warrenpoint Clanrye News and Sport is bringing you a one […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor Charged With Child Sexual Grooming

DUP Councillor William Walker has been charged 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 of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport back in February a spokesperson for the […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results Week 2

Carnbane League results week 2 Saturday, August 20, 2022 Premier Division Cleary Celtic                3       Ballybot United     1 Camlough Rovers      3       Cartwheel United  1 Newry Celtic               3       Rossowen                1 Villa Rovers                 2       Greenfield Park      1 Division One Ashgrove Rovers        3       Ballyholland    2      Church Street FC       1       Archview […]

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Community Government Health Newry Stormont

Breast Screening Crucially Important

The Health Minister has highlighted the importance of cancer screening following a visit to a Mobile Breast Screening Unit at Dromalane House in Newry. Health Minister Robin Swann visiting a Mobile Breast Screening Unit During the visit Minister Swann was able to see how the mobile unit operated and speak to staff and women using […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown Pop Up Market

Soak up the last days of summer with a visit to Portadown’s Pop Up Market, jam packed with delicious treats and eats, music, and lots of family fun entertainment. On Friday 26 August, Magowan West Plaza will be awash of colourful sights, lively sounds and delicious scents from 4pm to 8pm as Portadown hosts a […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Parents Need Executive to Help Cut School Uniform Costs! – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said families urgently need an Executive up and running so that a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families can be progressed.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Workers and families are already struggling with the rising cost of living and the price of fuel and […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath Questions Response to Monkeypox

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has questioned the response to Monkeypox in the North. He was speaking after 27 cases of the virus were confirmed here, with the World Health Organisation labelling the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Mr McGrath said the situation underscored the negative impact of not having a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry and Armagh NMD Council

The World is Watching as Council Launches 16 New Tourism Experiences

Sixteen new tourism experiences have just been launched in Newry, Mourne and Down thanks to the completion of the Atlantic CultureScape project, adding to the incredible tourism offering already established within the district. The pioneering initiative, which was led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in collaboration with six other global partners, first launched […]