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

Newry: Free Off Street Parking Delay

By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes £10 Million Seizure of Cocaine 

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Newry City Theatre Designs Approved

By Donal McMahon An amended design for Newry’s new multi-million pound theatre has been approved this week but with further delays and increased costs expected.The strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee has now signed off on the redrawn blue prints. However it is understood the price tag of the development has more than doubled since 2019. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

£10 Million of Suspected Cocaine Seized In Jonesborough

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh on Monday evening, 11th December had reason to stop a suspicious […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

Solution needed to parking at Dalton Road – O’Kane

Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that a solution must be found to the parking issues on the Dalton road in Armagh. The Armagh City Councillor said: “The Dalton road is one of the busiest roads in Armagh, but at school pick up times in particular it becomes extremely congested.  “This congestion is […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Expresses Solidarity With Bloody Sunday Families

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has expressed his solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families. He was speaking after it was announced Soldier F would stand trial for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “My thoughts are with all of the Bloody Sunday families, particularly those of William McKinney […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Road Safety Must Be Improved In Dungormley – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called on a united approach to tackle road safety issues in Newtownhamilton.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After a number of incidents recently, local people are understandably concerned about the road safety in the village.  “These incidents include a drunk driver losing control of their car, badly damaging the […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Health and Care Services Over Christmas and New Year

The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over the Christmas and New Year period. As we head into the holidays, the Health and Social Care system including the Health and Social Care Trusts, GPs, Pharmacists and Dentists, want to assure everyone that arrangements are in place should […]

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Newry Business Woman Launches First Book

Introducing “Rosie and Sunny’s Adventure” – the delightful new children’s book by our very own local talent, Nicola Grant!  Captivating readers young and old, this heartwarming tale takes us on a journey with Alexandria, her two adorable pet rabbits Rosie and Sunny, and their magical adventures.  This enchanting story is the perfect addition to your […]

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Community Council Government Legacy Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council’s ‘Decade of Centenaries’ Exhibition Opens at Dundalk Library

Louth County Council Library Service were delighted to host a ‘Decade of Centenaries’ event, with the launch of ‘Local Context and Connection: An Exhibition’ at Dundalk Library on December 6th. As commemorations for the Decade of Centenaries draw to a close, Louth Library Service has taken the opportunity to reflect on this turbulent and transformative […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Southern Regional College Students Host Intergenerational Coffee Morning

Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, to quote a popular Christmas song, and with that, the most precious gift one can give is time.  This year Health and Social Care students at Southern Regional College’s Newry Model campus took a morning away from class to host local community groups, Sunshine Club and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

5th Person Arrested In Odhran Kelly Murder Investigation

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Odhran Kelly, have today, Wednesday December 13, arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She has been taken to Lurgan Police Station where she is helping police with their enquiries. Detectives are also carrying out a […]