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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Robert (Robby) Evans

Evans (Newry) Robert (Robby) died suddenly August 27th 2024. Beloved partner to Kelly, devoted son of Aidan and Patricia and treasured brother of Christopher, Ian and Victoria. His remains will repose at his late residence, 1 Murphy Crescent, Newry, tomorrow (Thursday) from 12 noon. Requiem Mass for Robby will be celebrated on Saturday at 9.30am […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Moving Home or Business? Vantastic Van Man Is For You

Are you moving home or business or just buying something off marketplace/Gumtree/done deal? Why not give Vantastic Van Man a call as they can provide a fast and careful service.  When your sitting at home on a wet Sunday with nothing to do why not check through their Facebook page to see all or great […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Company Around Noon Awards Staff For Their Service

Around Noon, a Newry-headquartered food-to-go manufacturer, has awarded thirteen staff members for their long service to the company. On Friday 14 June, the company held a Length of Service dinner at The Bank Newry to show appreciation to team members who have worked at Around Noon for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Gareth Chambers, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council: Cllrs ‘Bin’ Powers to Fine Residents

By Donal McMahon A plea for Northern Ireland councils to be allowed to fine people for leaving their bins out on the street for too long has been rejected by elected reps. Councillors at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council environment committee last week unanimously rejected a request by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newcastle South Down Sport Stormont

Organisers of Amgen Irish Open 2024 Advise Fans to Tee Off Tournament with Public Transport

The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport.  Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Minister Welcomes Significant Uptake of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed that almost 10,000 children have been registered for his Department’s new Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme within just 2 weeks of it opening. The Scheme has been introduced to ease the financial pressures on households and to enable more parents to remain in or return to work. The Minister […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Investigate Tractor Theft In Camlough

Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1988 Blue Ford 7610 tractor that was taken from a property in the Chapel Road area of Camlough between 19th July 2024 – 20th August 2024. If you have any information that could assist Police in locating this vehicle contact 101 quoting reference 566 – 20/08/2024 ENDS

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Westminster

Extend Child Benefit For Your Teen By 31st August

Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this week as they receive their GCSE results on Thursday (22 August 2024). For parents of 16-19-year-olds […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Future of Wasdell Site In Dundalk Must Be Made Clear – Ó Murchú

The future of the Wasdell site in Dundalk must be made clear by its new owners, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Dundalk TD was speaking after it was revealed that the plant is to close by the end of this month with the loss of an estimated 220 jobs. Wasdell’s asset, […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Lead Unique Biodiversity Project Thanks to National Lottery Funding

The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced funding of £404,543 to Ulster GAA, for a first of the kind project in the province, to help raise awareness, change behaviours and produce action on biodiversity and protecting water sources through their club network. Ulster GAA is working with the Royal Society Protection of Birds (RSPB) […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: No Action Is Being Taken to Address Housing Crisis

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It has been clear for some time that we are dealing a serious housing crisis in the North and the failure to respond to these warning signs have left us in a […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽

Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved one to suicide? Our Hope and Healing Bereavement Support Group offers a safe and welcoming space for families, friends, and anyone affected by such a tragic loss. Join us for our next group on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 […]