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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed two new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees. Conail Holden and Jack Green have secured a unique opportunity to earn while they learn and gain hands-on experience in local government with the Council, while studying for a recognised qualification. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that over £8 million will be invested into upgrading 600 homes across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area, Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome this significant investment by Arbour Housing which will deliver real, tangible improvements for hundreds of families across our […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey and Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan have welcomed a visit to Markethill High School by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to discuss road safety concerns at the school with principal Colin Berry. Speaking after the visit, Councillor Haughey said: “I was pleased to welcome the Infrastructure Minister to Markethill High […]
Teamwear specialists PLAYR-FIT Teamwear are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Carlow LGFA, marking the latest Ladies Gaelic Football county team to join the rapidly growing PLAYR-FIT family. This exciting collaboration continues PLAYR-FIT’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, performance-driven teamwear to LGFA teams across the country. Carlow LGFA now joins a distinguished roster of […]
An Over 30s Social Club based in Newry has raised a total of £1,232 following two New Year’s Day Dips in Camlough Lake, with funds split equally between The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Three Ways Community Association. Cheque presentations of £616.00 each were recently made to both organisations, recognising the efforts of the women involved who not once, but twice braved […]
RESULTS: 30–01-2026 (Fri) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 2 Convoy 19:30 Donegal 1-12 5-12 Derry 31–01-2026 (Sat) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 2 Abbey CBS 11:30 Down 2-20 1-15 Wicklow 01–02-2026 (Sun) Ulster GAA Hurling Minor Development League Round 2 Clonguish 11:00 Longford 4-18 1-04 Louth Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Shield […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.8%. At the Council meeting on Monday 2 February 2026, a new domestic rate of 0.4999 pence for 2026/2027 was agreed. The new Non-Domestic Rate for 2026/27 is 31.0337 which represents an increase of 2.8%. For a property valued at £133,000, the […]
By Paul Higgins Co. Down man has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of another man. Appearing in the dock of Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Colm McAvoy confirmed his identity and that he understood the single charge against him. The 39-year-old, with an address on the Tanvally Road in Monteith, understood to […]
Police have made two arrests following the discovery of a cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen on Friday, 30th January. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Reynolds said: “Officers on mobile patrol observed a man throw away a hand-rolled cigarette as he saw them approach. A strong smell of cannabis was noted and, after the cigarette was retrieved, he […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the management of Glen Electric to change course following news that the company plans to cut 51 jobs from its Newry operation. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “These proposed redundancies are devastating news for workers in Glen Electric. Working families are already struggling and the threat of redundancy is […]
A Co. Down Trinity College law graduate has received a six-year sentence for killing a Limerick student following a court hearing in Greece. Joseph Patrick Connolly was sentenced on January 20th, 2026, after a 12-hour trial in the city of Ermoupoli, on the island of Syros. Connolly, was found guilty of fatal bodily harm which […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recognised the achievements of 40 staff from across the organisation who took part in the 2025/26 Leadership Development Programme at the Downshire Civic Centre in Downpatrick. The Programme supported 40 delegates to develop their leadership skills, enhance their personal and professional growth, and strengthen a culture of excellence […]
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