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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an overnight burglary at a house in Newry. Inspector Campbell said: “Officers received a report shortly before 8.25pm on Saturday, 16th March that a property had been entered in the Cherrywood Grove area of the city. “We believe the break in occurred sometime between 7.15pm and 7.45pm […]
Translink is advising passengers that buses and trains will operate holiday timetables for the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday on Monday, 18th March. All buses – Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus will be operating Saturday and holiday timetables. Trains, including the cross-border Enterprise, will be running a Saturday timetable on Monday, 18th March. Passengers are advised to check […]
Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly have travelled to Brussels for a series of engagements designed to develop and strengthen the Executive’s relationship with the European Union. The Junior Ministers today welcomed around 170 guests to the ‘Ulster Fry for St Patrick’s Day’ breakfast networking event at the Office of the Northern Ireland Executive […]
The local Easter Commemoration committee Has officially launched the annual Easter Lily campaign and announced this year’s commemorative events in Newry. Speaking at the launch John Stewart said: “Tonight we held the launch for our annual Easter Lily campaign. “Every year, Republicans across Ireland and internationally will come together to remember all those who have played […]
On Sunday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day in Newry and Downpatrick promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This a significant time for Newry, Mourne […]
Leas-Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has urged the US President to play a constructive role in securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid. In her first opportunity to talk with President Biden on her US tour, Michelle O’Neill also called for an end to illegal settlements […]
A bus from Newry will head up to Belfast to attend the Shamrocks For Palestine march from QUB to the US Consulate. The bus will leave at 11am from the Stone Bridge bus stop at Trevor Hill by Sugar Island and return after the march has completed. Tickets cost £10 each, and we request people reserve seats […]
Macsween, Ian – R.I.P. Late of 23 Merchant’s Court, Edward Street, Newry. 14th March 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carol and loving father of Conor, Melissa and Rory. Ian’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ tomorrow (Friday 15th March) at 4pm to repose at his sister […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has told MLAs that health and social care services can be turned around “with the right combination of ambition, funding and joined up political leadership.” The Minister also reiterated his warnings about the year ahead being largely about “damage limitation” due to severe budgetary constraints. Mr Swann met with the Northern […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions over fair pay for junior doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is welcome that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions to reach an agreement on a fair pay increase for junior doctors. “Our […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement that the Communities Minister has allocated an additional £100,000 to the musical instruments for bands programme. The announcement came in during Question Time in the Assembly today. Welcoming the announcement the Carla said, “the marching bands fraternity in Northern Ireland is huge and as a result the […]
Delivering a better shared future for everyone is the key priority for the new Executive, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have said. Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking as they delivered the keynote address at the NI Bureau breakfast event in Washington. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Last year marked 25 years since the Good […]
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