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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Following Toragh Park Burglary

A 29-year-old man arrested on Friday, 28th October on suspicion of aggravated burglary has been charged with a number of offences including aggravated burglary, criminal damage and resisting police. He was expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 29th October. As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS. Guidance […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 29/10/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2022 PREMIER DIVISION Ballybot United   1   Rossowen   1  at the Barley Field OFF — Cartwheel Utd v Camlough Rov at Jimmy Steen Park  (Round 2 game) Cleary Celtic 2  Greenfield Park  1    at Olympic Park Viilla Rovers 3 Newry Celtic 1  at Jennings Park No One DIVISION ONE Archview […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Sexual Assault

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a sexual assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 30th October. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “It was reported at around 3.30am that a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she was walking in the Lough Road area. […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

NIPSA Ballots NHS Workers for Strike Action

The NIPSA Industrial Action ballot of Health Service members opens today the 27 October and closes 18 November 2022.  NIPSA is urging all members to have their say in regards to Pay, Unsafe Staffing Levels and Travel Reimbursement rates all of which have been subject to historical under investment.  The ballot is seeking majority support […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Dies Following RTC in Magheralin

Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Orange Lane area of Magheralin on Sunday morning, 30th October. Road closures in place at the Orange Lane junction of Drumnabreeze Road and the Newforge Road have now been lifted. An investigation is underway and police are appealing to anyone […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Sharyar Ali Sentenced for Murder of 11 Month Old Baby in Keady

Sharyar Ali, aged 34, has today been sentenced for the appalling murder of baby Hunter McGleenon, following an investigation by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team. Mr Ali, who appeared before Newry Crown Court today, Thursday 27 October, was sentenced to life in prison, serving a minimum of 13 years, […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry South Down Warrenpoint

Spooktacular Dance Night at No 7 Duke Street

Celebrate Halloween in style at No 7 Duke Street Saturday 29th of October with an array of incredible DJs and fancy dress. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the organisers said: “We are delighted to announce the return of our second Skylite Dance Festival Halloween Edition Over 15 DJ’s playing across 3 rooms from 3pm […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Huge Opportunity for GAA to Grow Audience and Participation in Gaelic Games

SDLP Sport Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA had said the GAA’s new deal with the BBC is a huge opportunity for the GAA to grow its audience and participation levels in Gaelic Games. Speaking after the announcement that the GAA has entered into a new deal with the BBC alongside an expanded rights’ deal with RTÉ, […]

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Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

Increased BBC Coverage of Gaelic Games Great News for Gaels Across the Island – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed today’s decision by the BBC that it will broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals for the first time. Sineád Ennis said: “Confirmation that the BBC is to broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling finals for the first time is long overdue and is great news for northern Gaels and supporters […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Legislation Passes to Give Official Recognition to Irish Language

“Today marks a defining moment as legislation passes to give historic official recognition of the Irish language in this State. “After many years of campaigning to guarantee Irish language rights and protections in law, today belongs to the grassroots activists who have delivered Acht Gaeilge. “Resistance to equality and rights has failed. Those Irish speakers […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

GMB Ballot NI Health Workers for Strike Action

Hundreds of health workers in Northern Ireland will be balloted for strike action GMB Union launches a formal ballot.  Health service workers across the NHS and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has begun on the 18th October.   The ballot closes on 7 November, with any strike action likely before Christmas.  Health workers in Northern Ireland […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont Westminster

Irish Government Cannot Allow Stormont Dysfunction to Default Back to Direct Rule – Aontu

Aontú Representative for West Belfast Gerard Herman has dismissed calls for a return to direct rule from Westminster Speaking today, Gerard Herdman said “Calls for a return to direct rule from London is an affront to the principles of the Good Friday Agreement and to the democratic will of the people of the North. Aontú […]