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A major social work conference hosted by the Southern Trust was held at Craigavon Civic Centre recently. The event, titled ‘Celebrating Community Development in Social Work – where to next?’ was a partnership between service users, community groups, the Department of Health, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, Ulster University, Health Trusts and social workers […]
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed an upcoming commemoration in South Armagh dedicated to a celebration of the Provisional IRA. Statement by TUV Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: On Sunday week Sinn Fein MP John Finucane is billed as the main speaker at an event described as the “South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration”. This self-styled “MP […]
Southern Regional College’s much anticipated Art & Design end of showcase is back. With exhibitions from the College’s Foundation Diploma and Higher National Diploma students, the exhibition promises to ignite creativity as students showcase their final exhibits. The exhibition commences on Thursday 25th May 2023 with opening night at the College’s Newry West Campus between 06:30pm […]
By Columba O’Hare The launch of the 2023 Newry Show was held recently in Bessbrook Town Hall. A large number of sponsors, agrifood industry stakeholders and show committee members attended the event. This year’s Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 24 June on lands at 12-18 Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. The event returns after […]
McKevitt (Newry) Myles RIP, passed peacefully at home in the care of his loving family, 28th May 2023. Dearly beloved husband of Gráinne, deeply devoted Daddy to Angeline and Aíne, loving grandfather of Grace, Lorcan and Jamie, caring father-in-law to Jay and brother of Gerald and Damian and a cherished brother in law. Funeral arrangements […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at residential premises in the Lower Clay Road area of Keady on Friday 26th May. Shortly after 12:10pm, it was reported that two men entered a house in the area. It is believed that a quantity of jewellery was taken. The men then left […]
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has just announced its cruise schedule for 2023 with four ships stopping at the seaside town this summer. The Waverley, the oldest seafaring paddle steamer, is the first visitor on Tuesday 30th May. The ship is offering the unique opportunity for 600 people locally to travel on board for a sunset cruise from […]
There has been a call for an urgent public meeting at which the Board of the Southern Trust would spell out not just the issues behind the current crisis at Daisy Hill but on the very future of the hospital itself. Speaking after this morning’s announcment that stroke services are once again being moved to […]
Aontú representative Liam Reichenberg has raised concerns over a recentstatement by the Southern Trust. Speaking today, Mr Reichenberg said “The recent statement by theSouthern Trust is deeply alarming for life and death services at DaisyHill Hospital. The shortage of consultants at Daisy Hill now means thatinpatient care in general medicine is no longer sustainable, thehospital’s […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by hundreds of well-wishers as they visited Armagh City on Thursday 25 May, to the delight of local community representatives and school children. Their Majesties had a number of engagements during their visit including a tour of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and the Armagh Robinson […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the Southern Trust have let down Daisy Hill and the community it serves with their management of the Hospital. Speaking after the Southern Trust board meeting today the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today’s announcement that stroke services will now be diverted to Craigavon hospital will be […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has today outlined actions being taken to address significant challenges in medical staffing. Recruiting and retaining medical staff has been a major issue in Daisy Hill Hospital in recent years. The pressures have now escalated with increasing reliance on medical locum cover and a number of consultant medical […]
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