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

Trust Remembrance Service for Babies and Children

The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 19 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Big hearted Caroline Gets Recognition with ‘Hearts In Hospitality Award’

Many will know Caroline Chamber as a lecturer at Southern Regional College.  Having taught students for twenty years this unsung heroine has taken her place in the spotlight with a Hearts in Hospitality Award.  Awarded by Aaron Logan, Northern Ireland Regional Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Caroline was presented with her Award at a […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy to Rest Following Doctors Advice

In a statement on news that Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor pending medical tests, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor to rest pending scheduled medical tests. “He informed the Speaker on Friday that he would not be available to respond to an economy motion […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Damaged on Erskine Street, Newry

On Thursday 18 April 2024, a blue Volvo V40 was parked on Erskine Street, Newry outside the flats across from JP Corry Builders Merchants.  At some time between 1330-1530 hours this car was damaged.  Possibly by someone scratching it with a key or sharp object.  This has caused substantial damage to the vehicle and will […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Delay To Ballynasclosha Road Reinstatement Totally Unacceptable

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that the continued delay to fully repairing and reopening the Ballynaclosha Road in Silverbridge is totally unacceptable.  The local Councillor said, “I share the frustration of local residents and business’s impacted by the ongoing closure of the road. They suffer serious inconvenience on a daily […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening at 7pm, Newry Town Hall in response to the beginning of the invasion of Rafah, the last safe refugee in Gaza. See the graphic attached for a promotional image. Marc Mac Seáin made this statement on behalf of Newry IPSC “Millions of people, half […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

27 Yr Old Arrested By Officers Investigating Assault and Criminal Damage In Banbridge Area Charged to Court

A 27-year-old man, arrested by officers investigating assault and criminal damage in the Banbridge area on Saturday 4th May, has been charged to court. He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 6th May, charged with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 29/4/24

RESULTS: 29–04-2024 (Mon) Ulster GAA Football Under 20 Tier 2 (Leo Murphy Cup) Final Brewster Park 19:30 Fermanagh 1-05   1-06 Down 01–05-2024 (Wed) EirGrid Ulster GAA Football Under 20 Championship Final (Winner on the Day) Box-It Athletic 19:30 Tyrone 3-10  AET 2-13 Derry Grounds   Tyrone won 3-1 on penalties         […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police In Lurgan Appealing for Information and Witnesses Following Attempted Robbery

Police in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted robbery at commercial premises in the town in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, 5th May. A police spokesman said: “Police received a report that a masked man had entered the business on Gilpinstown Road at around 1.40am and demanded money from staff. “The […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Tables Gaza Ceasefire Motion

The Official Opposition at the Northern Ireland Assembly will lead a debate calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and southern Israel this week. It is the first time the Assembly has been given an opportunity to make a united call for peace since the outbreak of conflict in October 2023. The SDLP motion: Speaking […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Investigating Sexual Assault on Train From Dublin Around Newry Area of Journey

Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault which occurred on the Northbound Train from Dublin on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at approximately 1500 hours. This incident is believed to have happened around the Newry area of the journey.  If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could assist Police please phone […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Brendan Carr

Carr, Brendan – R.I.P. 43 Newry Road, Belleek, County Armagh BT35 7PB. 4th May 2024. Much loved daddy of Sarah, Anna, Jack and Ellen, devoted granda of Sienna, loving partner of Brenda and her children Pearse and Tirna, beloved son of Ann and the late Jimmy Carr and dear brother of Seamus, Helena Killen, Joanne […]