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FM/DFM Send Best Wishes to King Charles

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelley have both sent their best wishes to King Charles following his cancer diagnosis. First Minister, Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sorry to hear of King Charles’ illness and I want to wish him well for his treatment and a speedy recovery.” Deputy First Minister, […]

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Ulster GAA Fixtures – 8/2/24

FIXTURES: 08–02-2024 (Thurs) Ulster GAA Football Senior Football Club League Section A Swatragh 19:30 Swatragh (Derry)   V   Castledawson (Derry)     Ref: C Doherty         09–02-2024 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Football Club League Section A St Paul’s 19:30 St Pauls (Armagh)   V   An Riocht (Down) Lurgan   […]

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King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday and will postpone public duties during the treatment, the Palace said. The King, 75, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” it added. […]

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NMD Council Agrees Rate Increase

Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence.  For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month.  The Non-Domestic District Rate […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Charged For Ramming Police Car In Newry

A 37 year old man has been charged to court after a  police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. The man has been charged with a number of offences, including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He is due to appear before […]

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We Must Hit The Ground Running – Beattie

Speaking after the Ulster Unionist Party decision yesterday to once again take the Department of Health, reappointing Robin Swann MLA as the Health Minister, Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA commented:   “The re-establishment of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland is just the start of a process to deal with the issues affecting all of our people. […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh

40 Yr Commemoration for Brendan Watters

On Friday 9th August 2024 the family friends and comrades of Oglach Brendan Watters will be holding a graveside commemoration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Brendan’s death. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport event organisers said: “Brendan was from a staunch Republican family he was a member of Na Fianna Eireann before making the […]

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25 Police Officers Injured Over 24 hours In Northern Ireland

Superintendent Nigel Henry said: “Between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, 3rd and 4th February, across Northern Ireland, 25 police officers have been injured on duty, resulting in eight arrests for assault on police. “While thankfully no officers received any serious injuries and all were able to remain on duty, these assaults on our officers while […]

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Health Minister Prioritises Pay Talks

New Health Minister Robin Swann has spoken of his honour at returning to the post. The Minister emphasised his intention to secure pay settlements for staff and resolve current industrial action. “That is my immediate priority and I want to see pay negotiations being initiated without delay, consequently I have written to the trade unions […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

37 Year Old Arrested After Police Vehicle Rammed In Newry

A 37 year old man was arrested after a police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. Inspector Porter said: “Shortly after 11:20pm, it was reported that officers approached a man who was standing beside a white Peugeot van in the Castlekeele Estate area. The man then got into […]

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McNulty Suspended from SDLP

The SDLP has confirmed that it has suspended the whip from Justin McNulty MLA this evening. Mr McNulty left today’s sitting of the Assembly without seeking permission and did not return for important parliamentary business which included the SDLP taking up its role as the official opposition at Stormont. An SDLP Spokesperson said: “All SDLP […]

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Carnbane League Tables – 3/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 3 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 10 9 1 0 31 9 22 28 Cleary Celtic 8 8 0 0 27 3 24 24 Archview United 13 5 2 6 39 40 -1 17 Camlough Rovers 13 4 3 6 27 27 […]