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By Kevin McAteer A Newry based couple and their family have started a GoFundme to help obtain life saving haematopoitic stem cell therapy. Gemma and Shane Tumilty who work for the NHS locally, Gemma as a nurse and Shane as a Paramedic have taken to social media to share their story. They need your help! […]
A Newry man who stabbed his estranged wife 19 times as their daughter fought to save her has failed in his bid to reduce his sentence. The Court of Appeal rejected Peter McCartney’s challenge to his sentence of 16 years and eight months imposed for attempting to murder his ex wife at her home. Lady Chief Justice Dame […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 19 OCTOBER 2024 SAT 19 OCTOBER – MUFA SHIELD – ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Rossowen 6 v 1 Damolly at Kilbroney Park SAT 19 OCTOBER – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 3 v 4 Camlough Rovers at Artie Green Park Archview United 1 v 2 […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Liz Kimmins has said that the Department of Health’s public health proposals and consultation are not fit for purpose. Referring to Sinn Féin’s response to the public consultation, Kimmins said: “There is a need to ensure that public health legislation is up to date and fit for purpose. “However, any proposals from the Health Department for a new Public Health Bill must be […]
Education Ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have officially announced the RAISE programme. Education Minister Paul Givan was joined by Norma Foley TD, Education Minister in Ireland, on a visit to a number of schools in one of the identified localities today. The RAISE initiative will deliver a range of education support measures to help […]
In an effort to continually enhance the sports offering, students at Southern Regional College participated in their first basketball match within the National Basketball College Committee league on Tuesday 15th October. Students faced a strong Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo team in this opening league fixture at Newry Leisure Centre. Although the final result wasn’t […]
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this event is sure to be a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join […]
Andrew McMurray MLA spoke in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, praising local organisations that serve people who experience homelessness in South Down. The Alliance MLA said: “I was given the opportunity to speak in the Assembly about an issue of importance to my constituency this week and I decided to raise the problem of […]
As Autumn gets into full swing and the leaves start to fall, wet weather and passing trains create slippery surfaces that bring challenges for rail services. Translink deploys a range of innovative tactics to tackle this issue and keep services running safely, and minimise disruption to customers. Translink’s Head of Rail Infrastructure, Mervyn McCollam said: […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her deep concern regarding the capacity of maternity services across the Southern Trust area and in particular Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I have been contacted by maternity staff from Daisy Hill expressing their serious concerns following a meeting with Southern Trust Senior […]
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has launched its campaign, ‘#Yes2SocialWork’, highlighting the many career prospects and pathways to become a social worker in Northern Ireland. The Social Care Council delivers the campaign annually on behalf of the Department of Health (DoH) to promote the benefits of studying social work in […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party Spokesperson has indicated that residents have approached her about the proposed new housing development on Watsons Road in Newry. She said it is raising significant concerns within the community particularly with regards to the impact it will have on local infrastructure and services. While Lotus Homes claim the project will have […]
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