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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Dies Following Fatal RTC on Old Dublin Road

A man in his 50’s has died following a serious road traffic collision on the Old Dublin Road, Newry, Saturday August 6th, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The man died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini at approximately 11.05am. The Old Dublin Road had been closed […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Missing Person Appeal for Newry Man

We have concerns for the welfare of Gerard Hawkins, a 59 year old male from Newry. Mr Hawkins was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday 2nd August in Newry. Mr Hawkins is described as 5’9”, medium build with short brown and grey hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact Police on […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Area Following Cannabis and Cash Seizure

PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have carried out a search in the Newry area resulting in seizure of drugs, £5000 and a man arrested. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a representative for the PSNI said: “Recently our District Support team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry area. Herbal cannabis, cannabis oil […]

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Community

Police Missing Person Appeal

Police have concerns for the whereabouts of the following missing person, Roberta Raginska, 25 years old, 5’5 in height. She is believed to have connections to the South Down and South Armagh areas. If you have any information regarding Roberta please contact 101, quoting reference number 265 of 04/08/22

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Alternative Music Night in No 7 Duke Street

Get ready for a night of alternative music this Friday 5th August at No 7 Duke Street in Warrenpoint. Erase/Rewind Live: Summer Special. Graffiti Street at No.7 Duke Street Warrenpoint. 9pm-1am. Free Entry! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Sarah McDonald: “We’re really excited to bring you our Live Summer Special with live sets […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Port to Welcome the Azamara Pursuit

On Friday 5th August Warrenpoint Port is due to welcome the Azamara Pursuit (weather permitting) to the Port.  At 180m in length, the Azamara is the largest ever cruise ship to dock in Warrenpoint. The ship has a capacity of over 700 passengers and more than 400 crew. It is the second of three cruise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

It’s Nearly Time to Wake the Giant!

After a three-year slumber, it is almost time to Wake the Giant! Fionn mac Cumhaill, centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Wake the Giant festival, is back in Warrenpoint this month. The two-day event celebrates the legend of giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, who first cast his spell over the town in August 2016, […]

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Crime

Man Extradited From France to Northern Ireland

A 39-year-old man was extradited from France to Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 3rd August by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Extradition Department working in conjunction with the National Crime Agency. The man was arrested in France by virtue of a European Arrest Warrant issued in relation to a number of offences relating to keyless […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle South Down

NI Water’s ‘wonder wall’ to get some TLC as it marks its 100th birthday

NI Water is delighted to announce a further £2.5m investment to carry out repairs on the iconic Mourne Wall, which this year celebrates 100 years since its completion in 1922. Phase two of the Mourne Wall Restoration Project will get underway this month and will build on the previous programme of restoration – completed at […]

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Community Newry

Supporting Women Newry Pen Letter to Catholic Church

Local group Supporting Women Newry have recently penned a letter to the Catholic Church outlining their opposition to the Irish Men’s Rosary group. A spokesperson for the group said: “We have sent an open letter to the Catholic Clergy and Administration in Down, Armagh and Louth relating to the Irish Men’s Rosary group and their […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Police Appeal Following Criminal Damage in Downpatrick

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred in the Ardglass Road area of Downpatrick. Sergeant Curran said: “Sometime between 8.30pm on Thursday 28th July and 9am on Monday 1st August, it was reported that six buses parked in the area were damaged. “This reckless act of criminal damage will […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Scandalous Energy Profiteering Must Not be Allowed to Continue! – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called on the British Government to take action on ‘scandalous profiteering’ by energy companies who are making a fortune, while ordinary workers and families are struggling to pay their bills. Mr O’Dowd said: “It’s unacceptable that profits lifted by big energy corporations can go through the roof while ordinary […]