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Ó Murchú Brings SEN Bill to Dáil

Legislation, which would allow families of children with special needs to apply for a primary or secondary school place two years beforehand, rather than the current 12 months, has been introduced in the Dáil by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD introduced his first piece of legislation on Wednesday last, named the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Patricia’s Coffee Morning Still Going Strong After 20 Years

Patricia Crawley looks forward to mid-September every year. For the last two decades, the Co Armagh woman has been hosting an annual Coffee Morning in aid of Southern Area Hospice. The Hospice’s annual event – which invites individuals, groups or businesses to host a coffee morning – is a vital fundraiser for the organisation and […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Spanish Packaging Factory Development Approved

By Donal McMahon A massive Newry packaging factory has been approved to be developed by Spanish packaging giants ‘Saica’. The investment by the Zaragoza-based company’s UK subsidiary Saica Pack Ltd will see the group relocate from its current operation at Warrenpoint Harbour, to construct its corrugated fibreboard factory at Invest NI’s Carnbane Industrial Estate. Newry, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Feehan Calls For NMD Council to Create Fan Zones For All-Ireland Final Day

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has called on Newry Mourne and Down District Council to create Fan Zones for the All-Ireland final clash between Armagh and Galway on Sunday 28th July. Councillor Feehan said:  “Armagh have qualified for the All-Ireland Final against Galway on Sunday July 28, and whilst Croke Park will be packed to the […]

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Government International Stormont

UUP Leader Sends His Thoughts to Pres Trump

UUP Leader Doug Beattie has expressed his thoughts for President Donald Trump following an assassination attempt on his life. Party Leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA said, “The attempted murder of Donald Trump at a Presidential Election rally in Pennsylvania is both disturbing and dangerous. Democracy is an important principle in any election and within any […]

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Nowhere Comes Close to The Specialised Setup at Hyrox Ceda Newry

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Praise For Fire Services After Huge Newry Blaze

Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin  MLA Liz Kimmins has praised the Fire Service after the recent major incident at Greenbank Newry.  Fire Services Officers and resources  from Newry, Warrenpoint and Belfast were involved in tackling the huge blaze The Newry City MLA said, “This was a major blaze causing devastating damage to businesses units at […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont

First Minister Attends Commemoration Events In Dublin

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended the annual National Day of Commemoration in Dublin today. This year’s event was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and was attended by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris and political and church leaders from across Ireland. Speaking after the ceremony, Michelle O’Neill said: “I was […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Fire Service Attending Incident at Greenbank, Newry

NIFRS are continuing to deal with an incident at Greenbank Industrial Estate, Ballinacraig Way, Newry. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said: “NIFRS crews are still dealing with a significant fire within Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry. There are 6xFire Appliances, a number of specialist appliances and over 50 personnel continuing with firefighting […]

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Ready to accelerate your career in logistics?  Join Transport Compliance NI on July 23rd for their comprehensive CILT Accredited Transport Manager Course and take the first steps toward a rewarding future in the logistics industry! Key Facts about a Career in Logistics: High Demand: The logistics sector is growing rapidly, offering numerous job opportunities. Competitive […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Shopping Centre Assault

Police have arrested a man in his 30s following a report of assault in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. It was reported that a man in his 40s was headbutted and sustained a serious injury to his eye during an altercation on Tuesday afternoon, 9th July at around 12.15pm. The injured man, who was […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Crossmaglen Holiday Park Approved

By Donal McMahon A multi-million pound South Armagh holiday park has been approved for  development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will include an extention of 17 chalets to the existing hospitality business. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) planning committee signed off on the recommendation for approval without any requests made for speaking rights […]