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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Francie Goes The Extra Mile For Macmillan Unit!

The Southern Trust would like to express their sincere appreciation to Francis Mc Mullen from Newry for his exceptional generosity towards the Macmillan unit. Despite having been a patient himself, Francis participated in the Dublin Marathon and raised an incredible £6336 for the cause. His selfless spirit and unwavering dedication are truly inspirational and deserving […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Huge Newry Industrial Warehouse Approved Despite Hundreds of Objections

By Donal McMahon A huge Newry industrial warehouse has been approved despite hundreds of objections to the development in a residential area. The £15m Savage & Whitten wholesale distribution hub was signed off by the planning committee of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Wednesday (Jan 10). The Chancellor’s Road Residents Group had objected […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Anger at Daisy Hill Surgery Decision

By Donal McMahon The chief executive of the Southern Trust is to be called before an “urgent” council working group to explain the decision to remove general emergency surgery from Daisy Hill hospital. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was presented with a letter from the permanent secretary of the Department of Health, Peter […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

O’Neill Ready For All Ireland Championships

Newry boxing star Danny O’Neill is ready to light up the All Ireland Boxing Championships this week after a stellar run of competition victories in the last few months. The Newry based boxer has been training hard behind the scenes hoping to add All Ireland gold to his ever growing medal collection. The Bosco’s Finest […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government International Politics Seanad Éireann

Ireland Should Join International Court of Justice Proceedings Against Israel – Matt Carthy TD

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Matt Carthy TD, has described as unacceptable the refusal of the Irish government to join South Africa in proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Deputy Carthy called on the government to change its position and join the referral to the court under the Genocide convention. Speaking […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Online Reporting Available Anytime, Anywhere

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging the public to use its online reporting service which allows an incident or crime to be reported at anytime, anywhere, straightaway and without delay. Almost 27,204 reports were made online to the Police Service from 1st January 2023 to 1st January 2024 , while close to 499,642 […]

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Community Council Crime Government Louth Louth County Council

Cllr Pearse McGeough Condemns Castlebellingham Church Damage

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has condemned those responsible for causing damage at the local Church of Ireland in Castlebellingham. Speaking after visiting the Church before Christmas, Cllr McGeough said “this beautiful Church has an adjacent building which is joined by a covered alcove. That alcove seems to be attracting an anti-social element as a […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Man Believed to Be In Newry

Police are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of 50-year-old Robert Lukasiewicz. Robert was last seen leaving his place of work on the Crowhill Road in Lurgan and is believed to have headed in the direction of the Armagh Road in Newry at approximately 7.10pm on Thursday 4th January. He is described as being 6 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

DoH Approves Southern Trust Removal of Emergency General Surgery From Daisy Hill

The Department of Health has approved the Southern Health and Social Care Trust decision to permanently consolidate emergency general surgery services at Craigavon Area Hospital. Emergency general surgery had been split across Craigavon and Daisy Hill Hospital until a shortage of general surgery consultants led to the temporary suspension of provision at Daisy Hill. Today’s […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Stanley Payne

Payne, Stanley – R.I.P.  Late of 9 First Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry.  8th January 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Mary, Donna, Stanley, Ronald and the late Patricia – R.I.P. Stanley’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home with viewing from 6-8pm on Tuesday  and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

120 Cannabis Plants Seized In Crossmaglen

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team today (Monday 8th January) conducted a search under warrant at a house on Concession Road, in the Culloville area of Crossmaglen, South Armagh.  At this address, officers located approximately 120 cannabis plants in various states of growth and a large amount of dried cannabis with a combined […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

O’Neill Tells Nurses There Should Be No Delay In Forming Executive and Delivering Fair Pay Rises

Speaking after meeting today with representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said there should be no more delays in forming an Executive and delivering fair pay rises for nurses and public sector workers. Michelle O’Neill said: “I’ve just met with the Royal College of Nursing to listen first-hand to […]