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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Michael “Micky” Coulter

The death has occurred of Michael “Micky” Coulter Warrenpoint, died suddenly 3rd December 2022 Loving father of Karley and Kyle and brother of Eileen, Samantha and Sean . Brother in law of Alan.   Michael will repose at his late mothers residence 10 Essmore, Warrenpoint from 6.00pm Tuesday.  Requiem mass will be celebrated at 12 noon, […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living

Firmus Energy Finally Reduces Tariffs

Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, has today, Tuesday 6th December announced that it will be reducing its tariffs for customers in the Ten Towns Network area by 20.52% and by 17.60 % in the Greater Belfast Network area, from 01 January 2023. This will reduce the average cost by £8.831 per […]

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

SDLP Select Candidate for Cusher DEA

The SDLP has selected community first responder Emmajayne McKernan as its 2023 Local Election candidate for the Cusher DEA. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “At a time when ordinary people are crying out for leadership, Emmajayne has stepped forward to be a new voice for Cusher. People deserve a hardworking representative like Emmajayne […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Shooting: £20,000 Reward for Information Leading to Mark Lovells Killers

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December have reiterated an appeal for information, backed by a reward from the charity Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers have put up a reward of up to £20,000 for information the charity exclusively receives that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mark’s […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Plans to Cut EA Youth Services Deeply Concerning – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she is shocked and deeply concerned about plans by the Education Authority to cut vital youth services. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The news of the cuts has come as a shock to the groups and people who supply these services such as outreach services to some of our most […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

John Dalzell OBE Prepares for his 31st Sit Out for Hospice

On 21st December, John Dalzell turns 81 years old, and he will celebrate the same way he has done for the last 31 years by sitting in his trailer on Hill Street Newry marking his 31st year fundraising for Southern Area Hospice. For over 30 years John Dalzell OBE has dedicated his time to sitting […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Westminster

Farmers Need Funding Certainty – Magennis

Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that farmers need certainty now for what funding the British Government will provide to replace the EU funding lost by Brexit. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I have brought forward a motion calling on the council to write to the British Government and the DAERA Permanent Secretary and […]

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Sport

Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 29/11/22

RESULTS: 29-11-2022 (Tues) Danske Bank U19 MacRory Cup Round Two (Section A) Derrylin 11:00 St Michael’s Enniskillen 2-11   0-06 St Patrick’s Cavan Round Two (Section A) Glenswilly 13:30 St Eunan’s Letterkenny 0-03   4-13 Omagh CBS 30-11-2022 (Wed) Danske Bank U19 MacRory Cup Round Two (Section B) Magheracloone 14:00 Patrician Carrickmacross 0-10   1-08 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Heritage Plants Reintroduced to Warrenpoint Municipal Park As Restoration Nears Completion

Restoration works to restore Warrenpoint Municipal Park back to its former Edwardian glory are now in the final stages of completion.  To mark the final investment by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Executive Needed to Put £600 in People’s Pockets Now!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said an Executive must be formed now to ensure people get the £600 energy payment right away. The former finance minister was speaking ahead of an Assembly recall on Wednesday and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ and form an Executive. Conor Murphy said: “It’s deeply concerning […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Marks St. Catherine’s Concert Band Centenary with Civic Reception

Newry’s St. Catherine’s Concert Band was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage on Wednesday 30 November to mark its 100th anniversary. At the event, which took place in Monaghan Row Civic Centre, Newry, the Chairperson outlined the history of how the Band was established and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Tory Plan Falls Well Short of EU Funding – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the British government’s ‘Shared Prosperity Fund’ and said it represents a huge cut to EU funding for local community groups.  The former finance minister said the plan is significantly less than funding previously provided under the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund.  The Newry/Armagh MLA said: […]