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Monaghan Club Receives Ulster GAA Healthy Club Award

The Latton O’Rahilly club in County Monaghan were worthy recipients of the Ulster GAA Healthy Club Award, presented in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic. The Ulster GAA Healthy Club Award is a recognition of a club’s efforts in building healthy practises into their everyday activities, while also responding to the health and wellbeing needs […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Re-Arrested for Natalie McNally Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan on 18 December 2022 have today, 31st January, arrested a 32-year-old man in the Lisburn area. He was previously arrested on December 19th. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is currently being questioned by detectives. ENDS

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Changes to Housing Selection Scheme Announced

Changes to the Housing Selection Scheme in Northern Ireland come into effect this week. The Housing Selection Scheme and Common Waiting List governs the allocation of all permanent social housing in Northern Ireland. It has been in place for more than 20 years and changes are now being introduced to ensure that those in greatest […]

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Sinn Féin Committed to Delivery of First Class Park for Newry – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to deliver a first class park for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “Ensuring that this project is delivered is a key priority for Sinn Féin.  “Over the last number of years, the Sinn Féin team has worked to support the delivery of this park, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Michael McAteer

McAteer, Michael Joseph- R.I.P. 64 Chancellor’s Road, Newry. 29th January 2023, peacefully at Southern Area Hospice. Husband of Anne, beloved father of Aidan and Louise, devoted granda to Darcy, Jack, Daithi, Noah and Dara and dear brother of Oonagh. Michael’s remains will repose at his late residence tomorrow (Tuesday 31st January) from 3pm until 9pm […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Attend Sudden Death in Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in the Cowan Street area of Newry. Enquiries are continuing. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Condemns Attack on Altnaveigh Orange Hall

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has condemned a recent attack on Altnaveigh Orange Hall. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I unreservedly condemn the attack on the Orange Hall in Altnaveigh. “Those responsible do not represent the community. “I would appeal to anyone with information about this vandalism to report it to the PSNI.”  ENDS/CRÍOCH

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

British Government Learns Nothing from Decade of Austerity – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the British Government continues to deny nurses and public sector workers a fair pay rise and that it has learned no lessons after a decade of austerity. The MLA said: “The Tory austerity over the past decade has decimated public services. The most vulnerable people have been […]

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DUP MLA Calls Daisy Hill Emergency Surgery Decision “Unsurprising”

Newry and Armagh DUP MLA William Irwin has called the recent announcement of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital being moved to Craigavon permanently as unsurprising, Commenting on the proposal to close Emergency General Surgery at Daisy Hill Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA stated: “This sadly isn’t a surprising announcement given […]

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Haughey Supports Delivery of Key Works at Darkley Primary School

Sinn Féin councillor has welcomed confirmation that a number of key works will now go ahead at Darkley Primary School. The Cusher Councillor said: “A number of key works are now confirmed to go ahead for Darkley Primary School. “The school contacted me with concerns over safety issues with access to their playground and releasing […]

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Get the Skills and Job with Southern Regional College’s BIG Apprenticeship Events!

The BIG Apprenticeship events are being held this year on Tuesday 7 February in SRC’s Newry West Campus and on Thursday 9 February in Craigavon’s Civic Centre. Both events are from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and are part of The Department for the Economy’s Apprenticeship Week. The BIG Apprenticeship Events will provide attendees with information on […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes £2.8M Funding for Camlough Lake Recreation Hub

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed £2.8M in funding for the proposed recreation hub at Camlough lake. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “This money secured from the levelling up fund is a great step forward for this project. “We have consistently pressed the council to be proactive in drawing down funding, so securing £2.8M […]