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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mark Torley

Torley (Newry) September 3rd, 2024. Suddenly at home, Mark, cherished son of Brendan and Ann, loving brother of Donna, Barry, Paul, Gemma and Niamh and devoted uncle of Conall, Caolan, Caiden, Turlough, Sophia, Ava, Ellen, Aron, Ellie, Eireann, Charlie, Darcie and the late Baby Emily, 99 O’Neill Avenue.  May he Rest In Peace. House strictly […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Lotus Homes Acquire Newry City Site For 200 New Houses

Banbridge based Lotus Homes has today lodged a PAN (Pre-Application Notice) with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for a major new housing development at Doran’s Hill in the City. The site plan comprising 200 units is substantially unchanged from an approval submitted by the previous owners.  Updates to house types on the site layout […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Hughes Expresses Sympathy to Family of Health Worker Anu Okusanya

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Anu Okusanya, a care worker who tragically lost her life in Newry.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “My first thoughts are with Anu’s loved ones as they attempt to come to terms with her tragic passing. “Anu, a health worker […]

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Advertising Business Cathal Fegan's Tae Kwon Do Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Back to School Free Tae Kwon Do Trial OFFER

Back to School free Taekwon-Do Trial OFFER One week free training for new beginners only, this is for both our kids classes and adults classes. Ages from 4 years and up for more details message us now!! This offer is open to the first 20 people who private message us  You’ve heard about TaeKwon-Do why […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Drugs, Cash, Air Rifle and Electronic Items Seized

Police have seized a number of items, including a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs, following house searches in Armagh city under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Neighbourhood officers, assisted by tactical support officers, made the seizures during planned searches of four houses in Barrack Hill, Faugh-a-Ballagh Court and St Malachy’s Court this morning, […]

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Community Government International Politics Westminster

SDLP Welcomes Suspension of Arms Export Licenses to Israel

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed confirmation from Foreign Secretary David Lammy that the UK Government will suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel following the receipt of legal advice that there is a clear risk that exports will be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law. Mr Eastwood has been urging […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Appointments Open For Holy Communion Dresses at Alexandria’s Baby Boutique

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique are thrilled to announce that their boutique is now open for appointments for your little girl’s Holy Communion dresses! Step into a world of elegance and grace with our exquisite collection from renowned designers like Emily Grace, Joan Calabrese, Linzi Jay’s Little White Collection, Millie Grace Communion Collection, and many more. Each […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

Where Extra Beds Promised For Drogheda Department of Psychiatry – Ó Murchú

Where are the ten extra beds promised for the Drogheda Department of Psychiatry (DDOP) at Crosslanes? That’s the question Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has asked the HSE this week. Six months after Louth County Council granted planning permission for the ten-bed extension at the Drogheda site, there has been no commencement of building […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Campaign Group Welcomes Clearance of Open-Air Stockpile of Stinking Waste Bales From Port

Following exactly one year of campaigning, we welcome what we hope was the clearance of the open-air stockpile of stinking waste bales from Warrenpoint Port on Friday 30th of August. Residents and businesses of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area now need to hear from the four major players involved in the creation and enabling of […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Report Spells Out Executive Failure to Deliver

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that a new report shows how the Executive has failed to deliver since the return of the Stormont institutions. Mr O’Toole was speaking after think tank Pivotal published a report into the first seven months of the restored Executive. He said the report echoes many […]

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Government International Politics Westminster

UK Suspends Around 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel

By Kevin McAteer UK government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Shop Worker Assaulted During Hill Street Robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of robbery from business premises at the Hill Street area of Newry on Sunday 1st September. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Shortly after midday, it was reported to police that two men entered a shop in the area. It was reported that one of the men pushed a […]