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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

All-Island Census Can Help Inform Better Decision Making – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed cross-party support endorsing the findings of the 2021-22 all-island joint census report. It found an increase in the island’s population, reaching 7.1 million, the highest since 1851, as well as thousands of workers travelling cross-border for work. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Censuses help us better understand […]

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Government Health Stormont

Parents Urged to Choose Right Service As Winter Pressures Approach

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a winter message to parents of children and young people during a visit to the Paediatric Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. The Minister visited staff and patients at the Unit to hear about the excellent care provided and to see a demonstration of the HSC online children’s symptom checker, […]

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

Council Launches £4.5m Local Economic Partnership Action Plan

The Minister for the Economy joined Newry, Mourne and Down District Council at a Local Economic Partnership meeting where the council formally commenced delivery of its Local Economic Partnership Action Plan, becoming the first council in Northern Ireland to do so. The Council’s Local Economic Partnership was formed on 27January 2025. The aim of the […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

£2 Million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme Launched

A major £2 million Cancer Charities Grant Scheme for 2025/26 has been unveiled by the Department of Health and Macmillan Cancer Support, boosting community-based cancer services across Northern Ireland. The grant scheme has been developed through a co-design approach, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Charities Coalition.  The £2 million funding package will […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Sinn Féin Working to Properly Invest In Public Services – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Finance Minister John O’Dowd in fighting for fairer funding for public services. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking following a debate in the Assembly on the Executive’s multi-year budget. “Fifteen years of British government austerity has left our public services and workers on their […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Temporary “Grace Period” For Festive Parking

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has delivered a festive boost to Lisburn and Newry by introducing an hour’s grace period for people parking in the on-street parking spaces within the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This means people will have up to one hour to return to their cars following the expiry of their paid parking event […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Mason Welcomes Support to Allow Girls The Right to Wear Trousers In School

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the support from other parties on the Education Committee to allow girls the right to wear trousers in school. The South Down MLA said: “The DUP Education Minister squandered the chance to bring school uniform policies into the 21st century by refusing to guarantee girls the choice to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Crime Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Re-Launches Stalking Awareness Campaign During Global 16 Days of Action

Today marks the start of the international 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign to raise awareness and encourage action to end violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, it’s a chance for communities everywhere to stand together and call for change. As part of this, Armagh City, Banbridge […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

‘Make it Local’ Returns to Support Christmas Shopping Season

As the festive season approaches, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is reinforcing its commitment to local businesses by relaunching its successful ‘Make it Local’ Christmas campaign.Kicking off on 24 November, the campaign coincides with the busy Christmas shopping period and celebrates the unique character, quality and creativity of independent businesses across the district. With […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Burglars Access House Via Patio Doors

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Glen Macha area of Armagh on Saturday afternoon, 22nd November. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “It was reported at around approximately 11:00pm, homeowners returned to their property to discover it had been burgled. “The rear patio doors were smashed, we […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 22/11/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP 2025-26 ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United 2 v 5 Newry Celtic at Olympic Park Ballybot Utd 3 v 1 Mayobridge at The Barley Field Cartwheel United 1 v 7  Cleary Celtic at Jimmy Steen Park                      […]

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Community Education Government Westminster

TUV Blasts RE Judgement and Calls on Education Minister to Protect Christian Ethos In Schools

TUV Leader Jim Allister blasts RE judgement and calls on Education Minister to protect the Christian ethos in schools. Statement by TUV MP Jim Allister: “As someone who has consistently defended the role of Christian faith in our schools, I am deeply disturbed by the recent judgment on Religious Education. The language used — particularly […]