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Advertising Newry South Armagh

Get 15% Off a Midweek Break at Killeavy Castle Estate this June

The Relax and Refresh Experience: Escape with an overnight stay for two people in a Superior Guestroom and a 3-course evening meal in our Bistro Bar. Explore our woodland walks before relaxing with complimentary use of the Spa Thermal areas. Includes a full Irish breakfast each morning of your stay. Book online for the Relax […]

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Community Health Newry

Foster Families Connect Through Art in Newry Studio Twenty Three

On Tuesday 24th May, 31 children from foster families in the Southern Trust attended a mini art gallery showing at Studio Twenty-three in Newry. The event was a final celebration after a 3-week online art course which resulted from a collaboration between CEO of Studio Twenty-three, Frankie Bannon and the local authority. Studio Twenty Three […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Crime Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced For Child Cruelty and Indecency

Thursday 9th June, a 69 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for gross indecency with/towards a child, indecent assault and child cruelty. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim’s identity, will serve 8 years in prison and a further 2 years on probation. Detective […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

School Holiday Food Grant Available This Summer

Families of children entitled to a free school meal will receive a school holiday food grant this summer, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced. The Minister said: “School holidays can create significant financial pressure for parents on low incomes and the ongoing cost of living crisis is causing further strain on household budgets across Northern Ireland. […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber Sport

Newry Chamber Members Collaborate for a Fundraising Event in Newry

Teamwear company, Playr-fit have organised a Business 5 aside football tournament which takes place on Friday 17th June with all proceeds going to PIPS Hope and Support Charity. This event takes place at the Newry cages, home of Newry City AFC who recently got promoted to the Irish Premiership.  A great response was received for […]

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Crime Louth

Two Men Sentenced Following Dundalk ATM Thefts and Cross Border Pursuit

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledge the sentences handed down to two men, Fearghal Nolan and Michael Muckian, at Newry Magistrates Court today, Friday 10 June. The investigation, carried out with colleagues in An Garda Síochána, followed two ATM thefts in Dundalk in April 2020. A cross-border pursuit involving a Gardaí helicopter ensued, and […]

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Community Louth

Missing Person – Ashlinn Menary, 17 Years – Dundalk, Co. Louth

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Ashlinn Menary, who is missing from Dundalk, Co. Louth, from Wednesday 1st June 2022 Ashlinn is described as being 5’ 6” in height with a medium build, with brown hair. When last seen, she was wearing a black jacket and denim […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council Politics South Armagh South Down

Finnegan Keen to Deliver Real Change as Deputy Chair of Council

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said she is keen to deliver real and progressive change to workers and families across the district.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m delighted to be selected by the Sinn Féin team for this role as Deputy Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and I’m honoured to […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack at a flat in the St Mary’s Street area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday June 7th. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.30am this morning, Tuesday June 7th, that a petrol bomb had been […]

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Community Newry

Police Concerned For Welfare of Newry Man

The family of Anthony Preece are very concerned about his welfare. He was last spoken to on the 3 June. Anthony is from the Bessbrook area and is described as 28 years old, 5′ 8″ in height, medium build, short brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit. If anyone […]