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Community Crime

Police Investigate Impersonation Scam

Detectives are investigating an impersonation scam operating predominantly in Belfast in which £20,000 has been lost in the last five months. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Wilson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Economic Crime Unit says, since late November of last year, there have been 29 reports of this nature made to police. Most of […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Veteran SDLP Campaigner Frank Feely Urges Voters to Protect the Good Friday Agreement at the Polls This Thursday

Veteran SDLP campaigner and Newry’s first Mayor has urged voters to protect the Good Friday Agreement when the head to the polls on Thursday. He said: “I worked with the late Seamus Mallon and the late John Fee and many others to deliver the Good Friday Agreement and I firmly believe it is the only […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Spate of Armagh Burglaries

Detectives investigating three burglaries in County Armagh have appealed for information. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “A report was received shortly before 7.50am on Monday, May 15 that entry had been gained to commercial premises in the Cladymilltown Road area of Mowhan. It is believed that this occurred sometime between 1pm on Sunday, May 14 and the time […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Brackley Candles Ethically Sourced, Ethically Made

From Derrynoose County Armagh, Brackley Candles are hand poured using rapeseed with coconut natural wax blend. This wax is blended in Europe and is made from rapeseed oil and coconut oil and nothing else. It is completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax and synthetic additives. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the company said: “Vegan scents are […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Tributes Pour In For Newry Legend Marty Lynch

Tributes have poured in following the passing of Newry legend Martin Lynch. The legends 4 Lyncho page took to social media: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of club legend Marty Lynch. Marty was a true inspiration, leader, competitor and an incredibly talented sportsman. He was also a key member […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results / Fixtures – 13/5/23

RESULTS: 13–05-2023 (Sat) Electric Ireland Ulster GAA Football Minor Championship Quarter Finals Owenbeg 13:00 Derry 2-15   0-01 Antrim O’Neills Healy Pk 13:00 Tyrone 6-21   2-04 Fermanagh Castleblayney 13:00 Monaghan 2-15   2-05 Armagh Kingspan Breffni 18:30 Cavan 2-07   1-11 Donegal  GAA Hurling Minor Celtic Challenge Semi Finals Garvaghey 12:00 Tyrone 2-10   […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Gala Ball Raises Amazing £44,000

The Southern Area Hospice Gala Ball took place on Friday 3rd March in the Canal Court Hotel, where over 300 guests attended the 51st annual fundraising event. After a 2-year break due to the pandemic, the event returned with huge success, having raised £44,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services. The evening began with music by John Cosgrove […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle Newry NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Grant Calls for Public Review of Gateway Project

“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Stormont

7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections – Aontu

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín invited 8 leaders of political parties in the North of Ireland to participate in a public debate on the issues of concern to people in advance of the election. All but one of those parties refused to respond and participate. Speaking of the lack of public debate […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Destroyed In Arson Attack

Police in Newry received a report of a fire at a business premises in the Park View area at approximately 12.45am on Saturday May 13th. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance and extinguished the blaze. Extensive damage was caused to the business and the front right window of the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Woman Wins Southern Area Hospice Rollover

Roisin McKeown from Newry has won the Southern Area Hospice Lottery rollover prize of £1,200 on Friday 28th April. Roisin, who has entered the weekly draw since it was first introduced in 1999 said about her win, ‘I’ve been donating to the Hospice for so long now that I forgot all about the monthly £4.34 donation to […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse!” – Aontu

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse” writes Aontú candidate Liam Reichenberg It is an enormous tragedy that so many people are disillusioned with the democratic process. Every day on the canvas trail I meet people who tell me they will not vote […]