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IPSC Newry Host Public BDS Meeting

IPSC Newry will host a public meeting with a workshop encouraging locals to participate in the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. It will take place in Ballybot House, at 7pm on Tuesday 9th of April. Information will be provided on local targets for boycott actions, along with some stickers. Ideally groups for […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 6/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 6 APRIL 2024 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY)  BESSBROOK CUP 2023-24 REARRANGED QUARTER FINAL  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United 4  v  7  Cleary Celtic (AET)  at Jennings Park No.1 PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park  P   v  P  Villa Rovers at Olympic Park Millburn United 0   v  5  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested for Possession of an Offensive Weapon In Newry

Following a report that a man may be in possession of a bladed item, police arrested a man aged in his 20s in the Upper Water Street area of Newry last night, Saturday 6th April. He was taken to Banbridge custody where he was interviewed on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Man Arrested for Serious Assault In Rostrevor

Police have arrested a man following a report of an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm on Sunday, 31st March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “We received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, had received serious head injuries after he fell to the ground following an altercation at a licensed premises in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Three Masked Men Hold Knife to Woman’s Throat In Lurgan Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Parkmore area of Craigavon yesterday morning, Saturday 30th March. A report was received at around 6.30am that three masked men entered a house and held a knife to the female occupant’s throat, before ransacking the property. It was reported […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Fun For Everyone at Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail!

The weather certainly didn’t dampen the spirits this afternoon (Thursday 28 March) at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by Alderman Margaret Tinsley at Tannaghmore Gardens, the cracking event saw hundreds of local children and family members don their wellies and raincoats to enjoy a fantastic afternoon hunting for hidden letters as […]

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

Murphy – “Innovation Is Central to Increasing Productivity”

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

GAA President Launches Hurling Club ‘Spinathon’ Fundraiser

Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club this week launched their fundraising Spinathon which will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 20th April from 8am to 4pm. GAA President Jarlath Burns launched the event. Jarlath, the 41st President of the GAA since 1884 and his family  has had a long involvement with Craobh Rua.  His sons Jarly […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – Laoise McDonnell

Missing Person Appeal Police are appealing for information which may assist in locating missing person, Laoise McDonnell. Laoise is 29 years old, approximately 5ft 5, and may be wearing a green hoody, full length body warmer, and black leggings. Laoise was last seen within the vicinity of Bridge Street, Newry on Wednesday 27th March 2024, […]

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Business Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Stormont

Time to Grasp All-Island Economic Opportunities – Murphy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Dublin today where he discussed his economic vision and intention to grasp all-island economic opportunities. Minister Murphy held meetings with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.  The Minister also met […]

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NMD Labour Market Partnership Have Hosted an Event Profiling Career Opportunities In Hospitality & Tourism

Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in Warrenpoint last week focusing on the Hospitality & Tourism sector. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. The session, […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

SDLP Calls for restoration of North-South Ministerial Council

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for the urgent restoration of the North South Ministerial Council to advance all-island cooperation following the resumption of devolved government earlier this year. Mr Eastwood has raised concerns that the NSMC, an institution of the Good Friday Agreement, has not yet been convened following the restoration of power […]