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Newry Chamber members held a meeting with SDLP MLAs, Justin McNulty MLA and Colin McGrath MLA at the ThinkLab, WIN Business Park, Newry on Thursday 11th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. This part of a series of meetings […]
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has branded Tory plans to penalise patients as ‘insulting’ and they should stop giving cover to the DUP to block an Executive which will invest an extra £1 billion in the health service. The party’s health spokesperson said: “After over a decade of cruel cuts and underinvestment in our health service, the […]
Sinn Féin council group leading Councillor Liam Mackle has said… ‘ I am disappointed at the breakdown in negotiations between Council and the three trade unions that represent the vast majority of staff in Council. We would encourage continued dialogue even at this late stage to try and avoid a very damaging strike. ‘From our […]
A derelict site adjacent to both Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City has come under increased criticism lately regarding its current state. The site in question which at one point housed public toilets has been slammed by “community groups” and politicians with recent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take […]
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has welcomed two Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors to the Party. Slieve Croob Councillor Alan Lewis and Mournes Councillor Henry Reilly have announced their decision to join the DUP. Sir Jeffrey said, “I am delighted to welcome Alan and Henry to the DUP. They join many other new members […]
Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh project would like to congratulate the hard-working community representatives in all Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Newry City who ensured that there were no bonfires on the night of 9th August 2022. Several years ago there were a number of contentious bonfires in some areas. It is generally acknowledged that these bonfires […]
A Family Fun Day and Cross Community Event organised by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs) in partnership with Newcastle Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was held recently in Castlewellan. Visitors were treated to a range of cultural dancing displays which included Ulster Scots, Irish, Chinese and Mexican Dancing. Local children had the opportunity […]
As we enter a ‘meteorological heatwave’, NI Water is appealing to visitors in mountain areas, particularly the Mournes, that there is a real risk of wildfires. The recent spell of dry weather has increased hazard warnings for wildfires. Coupled with this, the risk has risen due to an increase in activities such as littering, use […]
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has welcomed confirmation from the DUP education minister that she will finally look at moves to make school uniforms more affordable. The West Belfast MLA said: “It’s welcome that the education minister is finally set to look at a plan to make school uniforms more affordable but families need action […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The North Belfast MP said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies today are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]
In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]
Burns (Warrenpoint) 11th August 2022, peacefully at hospital, Eamonn, beloved husband of the late Valerie, Lassara Heights, Warrenpoint, loving brother of the late Frank, Breda, Noleen and Ann and much loved uncle of John and Mary. May his soul rest in peace. Eamonn’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home today Thursday from 7pm – […]
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