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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: £1m Hotel Grant Concerns

By Donal McMahon A major financial tourism package is set to be launched in Newry, Mourne and Down after a four year delay due to Covid. The report on the Tourist Accommodation Funding Programme was presented to the council’s economy, regeneration and tourism (ERT) committee this week. However, no scrutiny was allowed on the £1m funding […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Sport

Mathers Welcomes Works to Repair Leisure Centre Equipment

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed works to repair a number of previously damaged machines in Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry City councillor said: “I was pleased to see that works are now underway to repair a number of machines that had been previously damaged. “The number of damaged machines was a key concern […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh

Southern Trust Celebrates Maureen’s 100th Birthday

The Southern Trust is delighted to mark a significant moment for one of their service users, Maureen, as she celebrates her 100th Birthday. Maureen O’Hare, who attends Orchard Day Centre, recently reached this incredible milestone and the staff ensured she had a memorable celebration. To make the day truly special, Maureen was chauffeured to the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Long Term Solution Needed to Support Children’s Hospice – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said a long term solution to support NI Children’s Hospice is essential. Reacting to the announcement from the Minister of Health, the party’s health spokesperson said: “To fully support NI Children’s Hospice and families, we must develop a long term solution to support the vital work of the Hospice.  […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

33 Yr Old Arrested Following Seizure of Handgun and Ammunition In Craigavon

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man following the seizure of a handgun and ammunition in Craigavon on Saturday, 10th February. Officers were on mobile patrol in Drumellan estate shortly after 8.30pm when attention was drawn to a man’s suspicious behaviour. When he noticed the police vehicle, he started to run off in the direction of […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Bus Available to Skylite Room

You ask, you get  Return Bus Option now available every Saturday night to Skylite Room Warrenpoint  Yes lots of people have been asking us to provide a transport option for our Skylite Room events so here it is  Only £10 return ticket   Banbridge 8.30pm Pick up  Newry 9pm Pick up  Kilkeel 8.30pm Pick up  Rostrevor […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 10/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 10 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 11 9 2 0 32 10 22 29 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 14 5 3 6 30 29 1 18 Archview United 14 5 2 7 41 43 […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

More Than One Million Cigarettes Seized In Banbridge

Two men have been arrested following the seizure of more than one million cigarettes and tobacco in County Down. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), seized cigarettes and tobacco – worth an estimated £713,789 in duty and taxes. HMRC officers searched premises in Banbridge on Monday 5 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 10/2/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 10 FEBRUARY 2024                                                                                                                      PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Camlough Rovers 3  v  2  Archview United  at Camlough  Greenfield Park     2  v  3  Millburn United  at Jennings Park No.2   Newry Celtic          1  v  1  Cleary Celtic at Artie Green Park   Rossowen              1   v  2  Villa Rovers  […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Illumaphonium: Halo Art Installation to Help Boost Newry Nighttime Economy

Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry. On Friday 2 February, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially switched on the lights of this dynamic, […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics Seanad Éireann

Concerns Over PayPal Redundancy In Dundalk

Concerns about the redundancy that may be offered to PayPal workers facing redundancy was raised in the Dáil last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who also said he has asked the multinational company to ensure their Northern workers are treated fairly. The Sinn Féin deputy was speaking during a debate on the Financial […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC’s BIG Apprenticeship Event 2024 Inspires Potential Learners

With January resolutions hopefully not forgotten, February has seen individuals being presented with fresh hopes and prospects at Southern Regional College’s Big Apprenticeship Event.  Held at the College’s Newry West campus on the 6 February, the event saw over 900 people attend the Newry campus.  Showcasing the various apprenticeship and higher level apprenticeship courses now […]