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O’Toole: SDLP Opposition Determined to Deliver

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said the party’s Opposition team is determined to deliver for people across Northern Ireland. Mr O’Toole was speaking during the sitting of the Assembly on Saturday. He also challenged the First and deputy First Minister to commit not to collapse Stormont in future. South Belfast MLA Mr […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 3/2/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 3 FEBRUARY 2024                                                                                                                      JUNIOR CUP ROUND 5 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Castlewellan Town  1  v  1  Cleary Celtic at Bann Road, Castlewellan (Cleary Celtic won 3 – 0 on penalties) PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United  0  v   2  Rossowen at Jennings Park No.2 […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Unveils St Patrick’s Day Plans for Newry and Downpatrick

As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm. The St Patrick’s Day festivities promise to be a perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged With Criminal Damage at Dobson’s Way

Police have charged two men following a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook on Wednesday, 31st January. A 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon, assault on police, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Tackling Dog Fouling Must Be Priority For New Taskforce – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has urged the new council cleansing Task force to make tackling dog fouling its top priority Speaking after the first meeting of this new group, the Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the formation of this new Task force by council, recognising the serious cleansing issues across the district that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Arrested at Dobsons Way After Smashing Up Car

Police have arrested two men following a report of criminal damage caused to a vehicle in Bessbrook today, Wednesday 31st January. A report was received at around 11.15am that two males used weapons to smash the windows of a vehicle parked in the Dobsons Way area. Officers attended the scene. Two men aged in their […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Statement on Restoration of the Devolved Institutions

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that the restoration of the democratic institutions of governance in Northern Ireland is positive news for people, workers, communities, businesses and voluntary organisations across the North. The Foyle MP said that there should be no impediment to the quick restoration of the Assembly and Executive to get on […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Sinn Féin Welcomes Progress on Return to Power-Sharing

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomed progress on the return to power-sharing and expressed optimism today that the Assembly is expected to elect a new Executive before the 8 February deadline.  Mary Lou McDonald said: “I am optimistic having heard Jeffrey Donaldson’s public declaration that we will see the northern institutions back up and […]

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

Senior Council Management Must Step Up To Tackle Leisure Centre Issues – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has called on senior council management to step up and take real action to address long standing issues with Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry city councillor spoke after organising the latest meeting between senior council management and concerned users of the leisure centre. Councillor Mathers said: “At this latest meeting, […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

£1.65m Refurbishment of Cutts Water Level Control Structure on River Bann

The Department for Infrastructure has awarded civil engineering contractor CivCo a £1.65million contract for repair works to the Cutts Control Structure on the Lower River Bann in Coleraine. The gates at the Cutts are part of a series of three control structures along the Lower Bann, with the other control structures at Kilrea and Toome.  […]

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

Illumaphonium Installation to Illuminate Night Time Economy In Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that the immersive light exhibition, Illumaphonium: Halo will open in Newry on Friday 2 February, running for four weeks. This free attraction, funded by the Funded by the Department of Communities, features a dynamic and interactive, multi-sensory, music making installation, created by musician and inventor, […]

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Armagh Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Gaza Bloodshed Is No Cause For Celebration!

Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has strongly backed the decision by SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood to decline to attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House whilst the bloodshed in Gaza continues. The SDLP has said that they cannot in good conscience attend celebratory events at the White House for St Patrick’s Day […]