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First Minister and Deputy First Minister Condemn Attack on Police Station

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have condemned the attack on Dunmurry police station. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Those behind this reckless attack have put lives in danger and shown a total disregard for the local community. “Our thoughts are with the delivery driver who was put through an extremely terrifying ordeal as well […]

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Albert Basin Park Business Campaigns Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

People Before Profit Newry Calls For Action Over The Quays Shopping Centre

The Company that owns The Quay Shopping Centre – UGP Newry limited has gone into administration putting the future of the Quays at risk. The Quays has had a high vacancy rate over the last five years following the collapse of Debenhams which has left a major unit empty even today.  This comes on top […]

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Community Constituency Government Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Communities Minister Failing LGBTQIA+ People – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the Communities Minister is failing LGBTQIA+ people by refusing to bring forward the much-needed LGBTQIA+ strategy. Speaking on Lesbian Visibility week the South Down MLA said: “At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack across the globe, it is vital that we have a strategy in place […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Portadown Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Portadown yesterday, Wednesday 22nd April. Detective Sergeant Egerton said: “Police received a report just after 4.30pm, that entry had been forced at a residential property in the Drumnagoon Meadows area, Portadown. The property had been ransacked and an amount of cash taken. We believe the […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Autism Reality Experience Helps Build Understanding Across Local Schools

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the Autism Reality Experience to the Slieve Gullion and Crotlieve District Electoral Areas, marking World Autism Acceptance Month this April. Delivered by Training 2 CARE and supported by the Public Health Agency, the Autism Reality Experience offers an immersive, hands-on training session designed to help neurotypical people […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Boylan Condemns Vandalism Attacks and Calls for End to Criminal and Anti-Social Behaviour

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and attacks across Newry and Armagh, including damage to council property, a childcare facility and local businesses. “There is no excuse for this criminal and anti-social behaviour. It is causing damage, fear and anger in our communities and must end now. “Those targeted […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/04/26

SAT 18 APRIL 2026 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP SEMI-FINAL – GAME TO A FINISH – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 0 v 8 Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 18 APRIL NEWRY AOHCUP – GAMES TO A FINISH ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Cartwheel Utd 1 v 1 Greenfield Park at Jimmy Steen Park AET (Cartwheel Utd won 4 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Dealers Targeting Vulnerable Householders For Drug Deliveries – Finnegan

Newry & Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that the growing practice of drug dealers targeting a vulnerable person’s home to get their drugs delivered to the addresses is of deep concern. The Sinn Féin elected representative also urged people to be alert and vigilant to the illegal activity. She stated, “Recently the address of […]

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Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Newry and Armagh South Armagh

50th Anniversary Of IRA Volunteer Shot Dead By SAS Told “We Best Honour The Past By Building A Future Worthy Of It”

50th Anniversary Of IRA Volunteer Shot Dead By SAS Told “We Best Honour The Past By Building A Future Worthy Of It”. The large attendance at the 50th anniversary of the death of IRA Volunteer Peter Cleary, were told by Donegal TD Pearse Docherty that the event was not simply an act of remembrance but also […]

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Campaigns Cost of Living Politics

Aontú Membership Surges After Fuel Protests – Toibin

Aontú leader and Meath West Peadar Tóibín has welcomed hundreds of new members into the party in the last 2 weeks. He stated: “The last few weeks has seen massive growth for Aontú. We are delighted to welcome hundreds of new members into the party. 10% of our membership have joined in just the last […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

£1.4 Million In Class A Drugs Seized In Warrenpoint

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized class A drugs with an estimated street value of over £1.4 million in Warrenpoint – one man in his 50s was arrested during the house search. Officers from Organised Crime Branch, supported by the Tactical Support team, conducted a search of a house in […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly: “Fuel Crisis Supports Don’t Go Far Enough – Most Will Get No Help”

Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly has criticised the fuel crisis support package, saying: “It’s not acceptable how the vast majority who need it will get no help.” Brolly – Aontú’s deputy leader – said: “Our inability to meaningfully tackle the cost of fuel in the North of Ireland highlights a democratic deficit.  “Fuel […]