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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP: Flood Support Must Be Delivered at Pace

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McGrath said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted.  Colin McGrath […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

‘Flooding Funding Falls Far Short of What Is Needed to Support Families and Businesses’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the limited funding announced by the British government today is not enough to assist with damage from last week’s extreme flooding and more must be done to help businesses and families. The party’s economy spokesperson said: “Much more must be done to help businesses and families repair the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont Westminster

Newry Chamber Welcome £15m Funding for Flood-Hit Businesses as a ‘Positive Start’

Newry Chamber has described today’s announcement of £15m in funding for flood-hit businesses by Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP as “a positive start.” The announcement came at the end of a meeting in Newry organised by Newry Chamber between Mr. Heaton-Harris, business leaders, representatives of the businesses affected, the Council CEO and […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results & Fixtures – 4/11/23

RESULTS: 04–11-2023 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Quarter Final Derry GAA, 16:15 Ballinascreen (Derry) 1-10   3-13 Setanta (Donegal) Owenbeg             AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship Quarter Finals Derry GAA, 14:00 Swatragh (Derry) 4-21   0-10 Kilclief (Down) Owenbeg             […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Employee Ann McComb Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council employee, Ann McComb has been recognised for her outstanding long service to local communities, in a civic reception hosted by Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte.  The reception was held in the Canal Court Hotel and Spa, attended by her past and present colleagues along with close family and friends.  Ann […]

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

Council Chairperson Expresses Solidarity to Those Affected by Flooding

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson said, “A week after the flooding emergency hit parts of our district the scenes faced by many of our businesses and residents are no less shocking. “I know that so many of you join me as Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in expressing our solidarity […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

‘Families and Businesses Need Flood Support Funding Now’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “Yesterday we met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him the British […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Light The Way to Morocco Truck & Tractor Run in aid of Southern Area Hospice

Josephine Poland from Mayobridge along with Marian Quinn from Saval would like to invite everyone to their Light the Way to the Morocco Truck & Tractor Run on Sunday 17th December in Mayobridge.  Josephine and Marian have registered to complete the Southern Area Hospice Trek Morocco Challenge to raise vital funds for our local Hospice. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Condemns Threat Against Sinn Féin Activist 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Newry and Warrenpoint to Host UEFA Under 15 Tournament Games

The Irish Football Association and UEFA are hosting an U15 tournament between, N. Ireland, Luxembourg, Latvia and Faroe Island.  These fixtures will be held during week beginning 13th November 2023 between Newry Showgrounds and Milltown Stadium in Warrenpoint.  The Newry Fixtures are as follows: Monday 13th November KO 3pm N.Ireland v Faroe Island at The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry to Unveil Statue of Football Legend Pat Jennings

Wednesday 8th November brings a good news story from the City of Newry. The official unveiling of football legend Pat Jennings statue is happening around noon in Kildare Street, Newry. A large crowd is expected with familiar faces from the sporting world mingling with Pat’s fanbase coming from all corners of Northern Ireland, whom he […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down

Diversions Still In Place In Downpatrick Due to Flooding

Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]