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Newry: TUV Backs Hate Crime Investigation Following Royal Black Parade

Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about bringing broke the law and bringing them before the courts – not “addressing concerns” Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Radcliffe: “In the aftermath of a Black Saturday parade in Newry I wrote to the Chief Constable to draw his attention to […]

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Casement Will Be Built Despite Missed Euros Opportunity! – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has said confirmation that Casement Park will not be built in time to host UEFA Euro 2028 is deeply disappointing and a missed opportunity for sport and our economy. Michelle O’Neill said: “Casement Park will be built. It’s an Executive commitment, and something that both the British and Irish governments […]

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Casement Park Will Be Built! – Hughes

Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes expressing his disappointment at the decision by the British government to withhold the necessary share of funding for Casement Park in time for the hosting of UEFA Euro 2028, has said that a first-class stadium for Gaelic games at Casement will be delivered.  The Sinn Féin MP said,  “The decision […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 14/9/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024 SAT 14 SEPTEMBER  – JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 1B Camlough Rovers 2  v   1 Downpatrick   at Camlough Rosario YC             6  v   0 Cleary Celtic at Ulidia Playing Fields, Belfast Newry Celtic         0  v   1 Connor   at Artie Green Park Orchard United    2  v  4 Suffolk Swifts  at […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 6 Aggravated Burglaries In One Night

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department are appealing for information following a number of reports of aggravated burglaries in Newry. Detective Sergeant Cargin said: “We are investigating six reports of aggravated burglaries of a number of homes between 7pm and 10.30pm on Friday night, 13th September. “We received a report […]

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Statement From Communities Minister Gordon Lyons on Casement Park

“The UK Government has confirmed that, having receiving expert advice and analysis, they are not in a position to make any contribution to Casement Park to host Euro 2028 matches. ⁠I have been informed that it would not have been possible to build the stadium in time and that costs had escalated to over £400 […]

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McNulty: City Deal Decision Must Be Reversed

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that a decision by the UK Government to pause funding for City Deals in the North must be reserved. The SDLP group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have called for a special council meeting to take place to discuss the issue. The area was […]

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Ministers ‘Gravely Concerned’ on Pausing of City and Growth Deals Funding by UK Government

Executive Ministers have spoken of their grave concern at the decision by the UK Government to pause City and Growth Deals until the Spending Review. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The decision to pause funding for City and Growth Deals is unacceptable and deplorable, and I would urge the British Government to urgently reconsider. “This […]

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‘Honest Conversations’ Needed Around Road Safety – O’Dowd

As a society, we need to have frank and honest conversations about what we can all do as road users, no matter how we travel, to ensure that everyone gets home safe. That was the message from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd as he launched the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030’, which focuses […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Tony Feehan

Feehan (Bessbrook) Tony RIP, passed away peacefully 12th September 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late “Nan” RIP, devoted father to Mark, John, Simon, Billy, Terence, Ciaran, Tracy and the late Anthony RIP, loving Grandfather to Stefan, Anton, Kristen, Moya, Cian, Killian, Rua, Lileannah, Marc, Anthony, Karyn, Gér, Paidí, Caoilfhionn Rós, […]

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Council Decision To Purchase Camlough Lake Land ‘A Significant Development’ – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan  Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Men Enter House and Assault Victim Who Sustained Head and Body Injuries

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Newry on Wednesday 11th September. At approximately 6.55pm, it was reported that a man had called to a house in the Iveagh Crescent area and entered the property and assaulted the resident. The victim was struck a number of times sustaining injuries to […]