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Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh

Monaghan Street Dumping One of Many Significant Issues in Newry – Young

The Alliance Party’s Newry representative, Helena Young , has said that fly-tipping, litter and dog fouling are all significant issues in Newry City and beyond. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mrs Young said: “Our elected representatives and activists will continue to push for initiatives that can help identify offenders and issue rigorous enforcement of […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Use of PII certificate in Noah Donohoe case ‘totally unacceptable!’ – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister-Designate Michelle O’Neill has written to the British Secretary of State on his decision to approve a certificate which will conceal information on the death of Noah Donohoe. Michelle O’Neill said: “I have written to British Secretary of State Shailesh Vara today making it clear that the use of a Public Interest Immunity (PII) […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down

The Fiddlers Green Returns

The international extravaganza that is the Fiddlers Green Festival finally returns following a Covid 19 hiatus. The world renowned festival is back in Rostrevor County Down and is without a doubt going to be quite the spectacle. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council , Cllr Michael Savage […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Visits Summer Arts and Crafts Workshop

Council Chairperson, Cllr Michael Savage paid a visit to Newry and Mourne Museum to see if the children were enjoying their week-long summer arts and crafts workshops at the Museum. The five-day camp, which ran from 25 – 29 July was based on the theme, ‘Have Fun in the Sun with Seaside and Sun’. The […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Colman Rowntree

Rowntree, Colman – R.I.P. Died peacefully on Thursday 28th July 2022. Beloved husband of Patsy (nee Magee) and much loved father of Brian, Daniel, Kevin, Paul and Noel. Colman’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home this afternoon (Thursday 28th July) at 4.00pm to his late residence, 20 O’ Neill Avenue, Newry; reposing […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Pipe Band Championships Come to Newcastle

Councillor Michael Savage welcomed The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch to the Heart o’ Down Pipe Band Championships for 2022. This year’s event will be held in Donard Park, Newcastle which played host to the Ulster Championships in 2019. The event will take place on Saturday 6 August 2022 at 10am.  This […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont

 “DUP Preventing Pay Rise is a Slap in the Face for NHS Staff” – Aontu

Aontú Deputy Leader Cllr. Denise Mullen has criticised the stall on the NHS pay rise due to the DUP stance on the protocol Speaking today, Cllr Denise Mullen said “The DUP’s stance on the Protocol is preventing the NHS staff from getting a well-deserved pay rise. The Stormont dysfunction is preventing the health minister from […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Concern on Further Bank Closure

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern as the Halifax has announced plans to close their Newry City branch. Mr Irwin said the decision would remove a very valuable local resource from the town and make banking transactions much more difficult with people having to travel to Portadown to […]

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Constituency Crime

Seizures of Counterfeit and Online Prescription Medicines

Co-operation between law enforcement agencies and government departments has led to the seizure of over 242,000 illegal and unlicensed tablets purchased online and destined for addresses throughout Northern Ireland, Justice Minister Naomi Long said today. The Minister, together with the Health Minister Robin Swann and Assistant Chief Constable Mark McEwan PSNI, were highlighting Northern Ireland’s […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Seek Witnesses for Lurgan RTC

Police are appealing for information following a report of a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Boconnell Lane area of Lurgan on Monday 18th July. Shortly before 2:25pm, it was reported that a black Subaru WRX was involved in the incident. One man aged in his 30s was taken to hospital for his injuries. […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Brown Leads Objections to Proposed New ‘industrial scale’ Puppy Farm

Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has submitted an objection to a proposed dog breeding and kennel facility in Co Fermanagh. The planning application, which was submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, is for a facility in Fivemiletown which would be large enough to hold 600 dogs, but at any one time could […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following RTC Involving 5 Year Old Girl

Police attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Rathview Park in Crossmaglen on Friday 15th July. It was reported that the collision occurred at around 6.40pm and involved a black Volkswagen Amarok pick-up truck and a five year old girl. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment following the collision and the […]