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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First Minister Visits Cuan Mhuire, Newry

Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Cuan Mhuire “A Sure Shield and a Shining Light” For Our Community

“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Go Fund Me to Restore Noah Donohoe Mural In Newry

By Kevin McAteer A GoFundMe page has been set up locally to restore the Noah Donohoe mural in Newry which has fallen apart. The GoFundMe page highlights the plea: “In 2020 I painted a mural in Newry to remember the life of teenage Noah Donohoe. However, after four years, the mural has deteriorated. Which is […]

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Sinn Féin Seek Ministerial Intervention as Warrenpoint Stench Returns

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard has described the return of foul odour connected to the activity of Warrenpoint Port as “utterly unacceptable” as party colleague, Sinead Ennis MLA requests urgent meeting with DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir. Mr Hazzard said: “In recent days we have been contacted once again by residents and businesses in Warrenpoint who are […]

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Community Infrastructure Uncategorized

Extra Bus Substitution Services For Passengers

Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn. Passengers are being encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time using information on the website www.translink.co.uk or Journey Planner […]

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Community Infrastructure Uncategorized

Translink Calls on Passengers to Download New mLink App

Translink has launched a significant update to its mLink mobile ticketing app and is calling on both current users and new passengers to download the new version today! With a striking new look, the new version will replace the current app. This move is a further step in the organisation’s drive towards a greener, digital-led future ticketing […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Uncategorized

Minister Murphy Launches Plans to Grow Seven Priority Sectors

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors.  The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision.  The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]

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Community Infrastructure Lifestyle Uncategorized

Translink’s Special Services Prove Popular For What Will Be One of the Busiest Event Weekends This Year

In what promises to be one of the busiest weekends on the events calendar this year Translink is operating enhanced and special services, utilising all available resources. Major events include Belsonic concerts in Belfast, the Foyle Maritime Festival in the North-West, three Taylor Swift concerts in Dublin, GAA Senior Football quarter-finals at Croke Park and […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Lú Festival of Light Wins ‘Best Arts and Culture’ Award at ATCM Awards In Glasgow

Louth County Council is celebrating the phenomenal success of the Lú Festival of Light, which has been honoured with the Best Arts and Culture award at the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) Awards ceremony held in Glasgow. This prestigious accolade recognises the festival’s profound impact on the community, its innovative use of heritage assets […]

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Hyrox Ceda Newry to Hold Exciting In-Person Event

Join Hyrox Ceda Newry for an exciting in-person event at Unit 1, Carneyhaugh Industrial Estate, Newry, BT34 1RA where you can learn all about the latest trends and techniques in Hyrox Ceda.⁣⁣⁣ Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown: ⁣⁣⁣”Our knowledgeable coach with 14 Hyrox Races, the winner of Hyrox Malmo 2023, including two […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Guidance Finalised Recommending Use of Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi for Cystic Fibrosis

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the publication of final draft NICE guidance recommending use of the drugs Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi for cystic fibrosis. Under Department of Health policy, Northern Ireland follows NICE guidance on drug availability. The Minister said: “The newly published final draft NICE guidance will underpin continued access to these life-changing treatments […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Named and Appears In Court In Louth With Burglary and RTC In Newry

A man has appeared in court charged with the false imprisonment of a woman on Sunday afternoon at Gyles Quay in north Louth. James McDonagh (37) with an address at  Dominic Street, Newry appeared before Drogheda District Court accused of the offence and with producing a large silver knife during the course of an aggravated […]