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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage to Two Vehicles In Newry

Police are appealing for information in relation to a report of criminal damage to two vehicles that occurred in the vicinity of Carnagh Park, Newry between 9pm on Friday 16th August and 8.30am on Saturday 17th August. If you witnessed anything or have any dash cam footage please contact us on 101 quoting reference 422 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Anger at PSNI “Fun Day” In Barcroft

In the past few days residents of a Newry housing estate have approached the Republican party Saoradh with grave concerns about the involvement of the PSNI in a community based fun day which took part in the Barcroft estate. A representative of Saoradh said: “A PSNI vehicle and armed personnel complete with guns were present […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Have You Been Bereaved Due to a Palliative Condition?

Southern Area Hospice’s free Bereavement Journey programme could be suitable for you Southern Area Hospice’s (SAH) seven-week Bereavement Journey programme will begin on 17th September 2024. The Bereavement Journey programme is open to all residents of the SHSCT area, including the main towns of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Portadown, Newry and the Mourne area. The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Pat Takes On Great North Run Half Marathon For CRY  ‘With A Little Help From His Friends’

Well known Camlough man  Pat McGinn will be participating in the world renowned Great North Run Half Marathon to raise monies for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland).  The Half marathon takes place in Newcastle England on Sunday 8th September.  Pat explained  “Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity set up […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Iúr Cinn Fleadh to Fill Newry With Bikes and Beats

How about stopping all motorised traffic in the heart of your town or city and giving total fun and freedom to cyclists – complete with a dance music soundtrack? It sounds like a dream – and it will come true for Newry – when countless cyclists reclaim the roads at Bikes And Beats On The […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down

We Must Preserve Our Natural World For Future Generations, says McMurray

Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray has commended the work done by the local National Trust, and reaffirmed his commitment to preserving and regenerating South Down’s natural environment. He spoke following a meeting with Victoria Magreehan and Patrick Lynch at Thomas’ Quarry, Slieve Donard. Mr McMurray has said: “It was great to have the opportunity […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Witness Appeal Following Serious Two-Vehicle RTC In Lurgan

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Lurgan. Inspector Campbell said: “A report was received at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday, 15th August of a collision involving a Suzuki scrambler and Audi A3 Sport TDI at a roundabout in the Lake Street area. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Letters: Is Northern Ireland Lagging Behind When It Comes to Equality Law?

By Paula Bradshaw MLA Is Northern Ireland lagging behind the rest of the UK and the EU when it comes to protecting vulnerable groups? That’s the question I and the Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office are asking the public.  We’re keen to gather the views of as many people as possible as part of […]

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Community Government Stormont

House Price Increases In NI

Land & Property Services assisted by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency today released the House Price Index report for Quarter 2, 2024.                       The Index measures change in the price of residential property sold in Northern Ireland (NI). The Index uses Stamp Duty information on residential property sales recorded by HMRC. The NI House […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: No Executive Plan to Solve Housing Crisis!

SDLP Opposition Housing Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. He was speaking after reports the social housing waiting list has soared to over 47,000 people. Mr McCrossan said the problem would only get worse in the years ahead. West Tyrone MLA Mr McCrossan said: “It has […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Letters: Stooping To Their Level

By Stephen Murney The following has been penned by Saoradh’s National Chairperson Stephen Murney in response to comments made by the SDLP leader Colum Eastwood following recent events in Derry. I read, watched and listened with interest to the SDLP leader Colum Eastwood as he referenced “child abuse” in regards to young people involved in […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Remove Racist Material from Daisy Hill Hospital

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh has removed disgusting racist material that was displayed inside Daisy Hill Hospital this morning [August 8th]. A party member was standing in the lift when he noticed a racist display on the wall. Disturblingly several members of medical staff of various nationalities were in the lift at the same time […]