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Body Discovered In Omeath

Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body at the shoreline in Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co, Louth on Saturday afternoon, 8th June 2024. The body of the deceased, a male in his 50s, has since been removed to Louth County Hospital. A technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Men In Balaclavas Rob Elderly Lady Getting of Bus

Police are appealing for information following a report of a robbery in Newry yesterday morning, Thursday 6th June. Sergeant Smith said: “Just before 11.40am we received a report that a woman aged in her 60s had been getting off a bus in the Chancellors Road area when she was approached by two men wearing balaclavas. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2024 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Positive News as Daisy Hill Hospital Performs Increased Number of Elective Procedures – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the increase in elective care procedures taking place at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. Speaking after the Department of Health released an update on elective care framework outcomes, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Just one year on from Daisy Hill started operating as an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Melissa McCabe’s Recipe for Success: Passion plus a Dash of Creativity

If you love food, then you will love Great British Menu’s Northern Ireland’s 2024 winner Melissa McCabe.  Spanning nineteen seasons, the BBC series has connected Northern Ireland to yet another chef master, Melissa McCabe from Newry.  Melissa is an unexpected, but refreshing contender within the Northern Ireland regional competition, having built her hospitality business from […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Detectives Investigating Two Sudden Deaths In Newry

Detectives are investigating two sudden deaths in the Newry area. The sudden deaths involved a man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, in the Sandys Street area of the city. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, 2nd June whilst the second report of the woman’s death was […]

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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

Minister Givan Invests £3million In Digital Devices For Schools

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced a major £3million investment in digital devices to support pupils’ learning. Around 8,500 new devices have been rolled out to replace computers in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland.  Welcoming the investment, Minister Givan said: “Access to quality, up-to-date technology is vital for children and young people. I am confident this £3million […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Hosts Successful ‘Biggest Business Breakfast’ Event

On Thursday 30th May 2024, the education sector launched the Biggest Business Breakfast event.  An event for local businesses to hear about the diverse range of funded support initiatives on offer and highlight how this support can transform business. At Southern Regional College’s event on the Newry campus, speakers included Breda McAteer, Quality & Environmental […]

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Community Council Government Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

Fun Filled Day of Creativity in Louth for Cruinniú na nÓg 2024

Cruinniú na nÓg, an annual day of free creativity for children and young people, takes place this year on Saturday, June 15th. The national programme of events is funded by Creative Ireland, and the Louth programme is delivered by Louth County Council and the Louth Creative Ireland Culture Team. The Cruinniú na nÓg programme encourages […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Trust Nurses Recognised For Going Over and Above to Help Students

Nine staff have been recognised for making a difference to the experience of nursing students on placement within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The Trust held a recognition event to celebrate those who received nominations for the Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor Awards. A total […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Launches Half-Hourly Coach Services to Dublin Airport

Translink has announced enhancements to Goldliner coach services from Belfast to Dublin Airport, from Monday 10th June for the busy summer holiday season. Additional X2 services, which run non-stop from the Europa Bus Centre to Dublin Airport, are being added to the timetable which means an X1 or X2 Goldliner service will depart every 30 minutes […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Nexus Comments on Recent Sex Offence Law Judgement

Nexus, a charity which supports people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships, has commented on the recent ruling that the law granting anonymity to sex offence suspects until charge is incompatible with human rights and press freedom. Joanne Barnes, CEO of the charity said: “Nexus welcomes the judgement reached on Friday 31st May 2024 by […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

“Sinister British Forces Target South Armagh Residents”- Saoradh Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh, take this opportunity to highlight a number of serious incidents that have taken place in South Armagh in the past few weeks. Both incidents involved heavily armed, undercover British forces of the armed response unit which is made up of joint PSNI and British Army personnel from the Special Reconnaissance Regiment […]