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

Treasury Must Act Now to Support Businesses!

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs. Speaking following a visit to Portaferry where he met James Higginson, proprietor of Captain Jack’s restaurant and takeaway, Conor Murphy said: “I heard first-hand today the detrimental impact the removal of VAT reduction is having for small businesses in the […]

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

Magennis Encourages Farmers to Register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis, has urged farmers across South Armagh to register for the new Soil Nutrient scheme before the 31st August deadline. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “South Armagh and the wider area are included in zone 1 of this scheme, the first area to be covered. “Participation in the scheme will enable […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Latest PSNI Allegations Extremely Concerning!

SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin has said further allegations about PSNI officers sharing images of suicide victims are extremely concerning. Two families have now come forward with allegations around police officers sharing images of their loved ones after they passed away. Ms McLaughlin called on PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to reveal if any […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Study Reveals Newry As One Of The UK’s Most Musically Inclined Cities

New analysis of online search data shows more of Newry’s population are looking to learn a musical instrument than almost any other city in the UK… The UK has produced some of the biggest names in music over the decades, with big stars and amazing musical talent coming from all over the country. Now, a […]

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Community Crime Legacy

Police Appeal for Mother & Baby Institution, Magdalene Laundries and Work House victims to Come Forward

Police launched an investigation into allegations of abuse involving Mother and Baby Institutions, Work Houses and Magdalene Laundries on 6th October 2021. These institutions housed many, including pregnant women and girls from 1922 to 1990 in Northern Ireland, who often felt coerced into giving up their child. Thousands of people are said to have entered these institutions […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

15 Year Old Girl Attacked in Newry While Walking Home

Police in Newry received a report of an assault in the Clanrye Park area on Saturday 6th August. It was reported that a teenage girl was assaulted shortly after 10pm as she walked in an alleyway in the area. The girl sustained cuts and bruising and was taken to hospital following the incident for treatment. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Firmus Energy Brings Let’s Save Energy Roadshow to Newry

Firmus energy Roadshow aimed at helping Newry Households Save Energy firmus energy are holding A series of events in the Newry area over the coming weeks aimed at supporting local households manage their energy consumption and save money. The drop-in events will take place at the Mourne Country Hotel between 10am – 2pm over three […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Iúr Cinn Fleadh Returns to Newry This Month

By Columba O’Hare Tide of family fun will flow through Newry this Bank HolidayA fun-filled family festival for all ages – that’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh – Newry’s annual traditional Irish music and community extravaganza. Having pulled through the pandemic, this Newry 2020 event bounces back on August Bank Holiday weekend. From 25-29 August, concerts, comedy and creativity […]

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Community Consumer Council NI International Lifestyle

The Consumer Council’s Top Travel Tips

The summer travel period is well under way. With recent air and sea travel disruptions in mind, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland holidaymakers prepare for their upcoming journeys with its Top Travel Tips. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council, said; “This summer many consumers will be looking forward to a […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

St Vincent De Paul Appeal for Donations of School Uniforms

Many local families will already be thinking about the cost of sending their children back to school in September with expensive school uniforms top of the list. In a bid to support local families, St Vincent De Paul is appealing for donations of money or school uniform clothing which is no longer needed and still […]

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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Sport

Conor Laverty Appointed as New Down Senior Manager

Down GAA has appointed Conor Laverty as the new manager of the senior football team. At a meeting of the County Committee on Monday evening, the former county star forward and All-Ireland club winning captain was ratified for the position. His management team will include Marty Clarke and Declan Morgan (a further member will be […]