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Community Government Politics Stormont

Process for Selection of New Ulster Unionist Party Leader

The officers of the Ulster Unionist Party have today set out the process to select a new Party leader. Members may seek election as leader based on the party standing orders. The closing date for those seeking to stand for election will be 4:30pm on Friday 30th August. An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held on […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Canon Fires Back at Newry Council CEO!

By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

UNISON Pay Update for Health Service Members

A recommended pay uplift from the Pay Review Body of 5.5% has been endorsed by the new UK government for NHS England. No clarification has emerged yet on a funding stream for devolved governments to support our pay rounds. In the meantime, UNISON members in England are being consulted on this PRB recommendation. No indication […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Sam Maguire Cup Coming to Thomas Davis GAA Club

The Sam Maguire Cup will be coming Thomas Davis GAA club on the evening of Wednesday 28th August. Time and further information TBC over the next few days. Speaking from their social media: “Could we ask all of our members to send photos via Messenger of their families at Armagh games throughout the year as […]

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Community Council Government Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

Louth’s ‘Brown Bull of Cooley’ Structure Returns Home

The iconic ‘Brown Bull of Cooley’ has returned to his home overlooking the M1 in County Louth following extensive repairs, Louth County Council have confirmed. The Bull was removed from the roadside site through farmland adjacent to the M1, using heavy lifting equipment, in Autumn 2023 to undergo essential repairs.  It was transported to a […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry Based PLAYR-FIT Making Waves In The World of Football

By Darren McPolin The Newry based sportswear company has recently announced multi-year deals with Four new clubs to become official kit and leisurewear supplier.Exciting times for PLAYR-FIT who now supply a club from each of the NI Football Leagues; Premiership, Championship and Premier Intermediate. First up to launch their new Home and Away kits was […]

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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

UNISON Update For Members In Education

A final meeting between Support side Trade unions and the Education Authority has taken place on issues of concern for staff on pay protection arrangements post implementation of the pay and grading review. There will now be FAQs which set out the detail of how these staff can, on a voluntary basis be assimilated on […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man In 20s Dies Following Lurgan RTC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can this morning, Sunday 18th August, confirm that a man has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Lurgan on Thursday afternoon, 15th August. Inspector Adair, from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report of a collision involving a Suzuki […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 17/08/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 17 AUGUST 2024 SAT 17 AUGUST – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United      v   Cleary Celtic  at Jennings Park No.2  (Walkover for Cleary Celtic) Rossowen           0    v   3  Newry Celtic  at  Kilbroney Park                 Villa Rovers         6    v   0 Ballyholland  at Jennings Park No.1           SAT 17 AUGUST – DIVISION […]

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Community Constituency Newry Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Brian Murphy

Murphy (Warrenpoint) 18th August 2024 peacefully at home, Brian beloved husband of the late Bridgid, loving father of Shane, Aaron and Bryan, father-in-law of Selina, Ruth and Aoh and devoted grandfather of Jack, Tiernan, Niamh, Cliodhna, Deana, Hannah and Jamie, much loved brother of Eileen, Frances, Peter, Seamus, Ann and the late Pauline. 73, Burren […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Newry Newry and Armagh

Stand up to Racism Vigil at Daisy Hill Hospital, Sunday 18 August at 2pm

The Stand up to Racism Vigil is taking place at Daisy Hill Hospital this Sunday 18 August at 2pm. The vigil is organised by UNISON and supported by United Against Racism, Muslim Association of Newry, Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Newry branch), Newry LGBTQ+ Women’s Group and community groups. Deirdre Murphy, a co-organiser of the vigil, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont Westminster

No Place In Society For Racism – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]