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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cloughoge Farmer Sentenced at Newry Court

Michael Maguire (38), Carrive Crescent, Cloughoge, Newry was sentenced at Newry Magistrates Court of one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to eight bovine animals. Mr Maguire was previously convicted on 20 March 2023. Mr Maguire was disqualified from keeping, owning, participating in keeping animals, being party to an arrangement under which animals are kept, from […]

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Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Based Priest Moved to Another Diocese

A popular Newry based priest is to be moved to another diocese following an overhaul by archbishop Eamon Martin. Father Damien Quigley who is based in Middle Killeavy took to social media to express his sincere thanks to his parishioners. Message from Fr. Damien: “After sharing the news with my family and with the people […]

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Community Infrastructure

SPIRIT of Translink Awards 2023 Attract Over 30 Facility Entries

Stations prepare to demonstrate safety, environmental and community engagement performance   Translink, in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB), has launched the 2023 SPIRIT of Translink Facility Awards.   The initiative supports Translink staff in developing a culture of continuous improvement, giving public recognition to the extra mile taken by staff in creating a more attractive environment for passengers and colleagues.  Assessed by KNIB, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Further Bank Accounts Closed by PSNI/MI5 Including Children’s Accounts In Newry

In a sickening twist Nationwide has now resorted to freezing the bank accounts of Saoradh members children with Stephen Murney’s 17 year old son becoming the latest victim. Earlier this week [19th July] Saoradh reported that Stephen and his partner Cliodhna McCool had their bank accounts frozen on the orders of the PSNI/MI5. It has […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Classrooms Are Not The Place For Abortion Propaganda! – Lockhart

Upper Bann DUP MP Carla Lockhart has said the NIO must make clear that teachers with a moral objection to abortion will not face discrimination or career penalty for refusing to implement the Governments proposals in relation to the RSE curriculum. Carla Lockhart said: “I despair that the NIO seem determined to make our classrooms […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Local Businesses Need Executive Formed Now’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said local businesses need an Executive formed quickly to seize the huge economic opportunities available to us to create jobs and strengthen the economy.  Speaking after meeting with businesses leaders at Stormont today, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Today we met with representatives from the local Chambers of Commerce and […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government International Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

‘British Government Should Scrap Damaging Visa Legislation’ – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said British Government legislation to impose visa restrictions on travel between the north and south of Ireland is offensive and potentially devastating to the tourist industry here.  Under the proposals, Irish residents without an Irish passport, or tourists who wish to visit the North from the south, would need […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Local Tutor Named 2023 Runner-Up ‘Tutor of the Year’

Maura Quinn is no stranger to awards, having been a finalist over the past four years for Tutor of the Year from the Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (“IAB”) and has won two of those years. This year’s Award ceremony took place at the House of Lords in London on Tuesday 20th June, and Maura […]

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Community Craigavon Health

Support Available for Infant Feeding Concerns

Parents are being reminded that they can seek support and help from a team of experience Health Visitors in the Southern Trust if they have any concerns about feeding their baby. The Trust’s Health Visiting Infant Feeding Helpline can answer questions or worries about babies up to nine months old on a range of issues […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down

Downpatrick Business Owner Launches Business With Council Go For It Programme

Downpatrick business owner and motorcycle enthusiast, Chris Howard has turned his passion for motorcycles and racing into his very own motorcycle repair business, CHP Motoworks. Chris secured support to develop his business on the Go For It programme in association with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Having only launched his business in March this […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Health & Wellbeing Hub Progress Welcomed by Council Chairperson

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the submission of a planning application for Warrenpoint Health & Wellbeing Hub. The Council plans to develop a new two-storey community hub building at Clonallon Park to include a four-court hall, changing areas, meeting rooms and activity rooms. The building incorporates features such […]

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Climate Community Council Government Health Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

Ice House Hill In Bloom Ahead of An Taisce Green Flag Awards

One of Dundalk’s best known landmarks, Ice House Hill, has bloomed just in time for the annual An Taisce Green Flag awards. Ice House Hill is one of four public parks in Louth which currently hold Green Flag status,  the mark of a quality park or green space recognised throughout the world.   It is hoped […]