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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Kathleen McCoy

Mc Coy (nee Donnelly), Kathleen – R.I.P. 26 Knockdarragh, Fullerton Road, Newry and formerly of Raymond Kelly Park, Newry. 17th July 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie and much loved mother of Anne, Pat, Fiona, Clare and the late Eleanor – R.I.P.  Kathleen’s remains are reposing […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Margaret Hanna – R.I.P

On behalf on myself and my Aunt Elizabeth, I would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the sudden death of my dear mother Margaret. To all my wonderful friends whose love and support carried me through the days of the wake and still are supporting me, thank you so […]

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Newry Obituaries

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Carol Macsween – R.I.P

We, the family of the late Carol Macsween would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad and sudden bereavement. A heartfelt thank you to Carol’s brothers and sisters for their help and guidance, to our family and friends who sent Mass Cards, messages, flowers and travelled from Dublin and […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Savage Concerned After Man Injured in Newry Fight

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair SDLP councillor Michael Savage has expressed his concern after a man was taken to hospital following fighting in Newry. Police attended the incident in The Mall area in the early hours of Monday. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries. Councillor Savage […]

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Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Sean Brannigan

Brannigan (Camlough) Sean RIP, passed away peacefully 17th July 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Rosaleen, deeply devoted father to Cathy and John, loving grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Grace and Ava, son of the late Johnny and Gretta RIP, dearest brother of Paul, Seamus and the late Brian RIP […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Taken to Hospital With Head and Facial Injuries in Newry Assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in the Mall area of Newry in the early hours of Monday, July 18. It was reported shortly before 2.40am that a number of males were fighting in the street. Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and one man, […]

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Business Council Government NMD Council

Council Launches ‘Marketing Matters’ Programme to Support Local Businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, has launched a new business support programme focused on assisting SMEs understand how to promote their business using both digital and traditional marketing techniques. The ‘Marketing Matters’ programme is part of the highly successful NMD Business Growth programme which is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Dail Passes Legislation to Help Workers Who Receive Tips – Ó Murchú

Workers who receive tips will be better off after the Oireachtas passed legislation to ensure they receive the full amount. Speaking in support of the legislation, which went through the Dáil last week, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú said the government had ‘a fair amount of agreement across this house on the absolute necessity of this […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID Runner Up in UK Wide Awards

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) was awarded runner up in the ‘Best Business Support’ category in the recent Town and City Management Industry Awards, hosted by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). Newry BID was shortlisted for its work on the ‘TAP into Newry’ campaign. It was up against stiff competition from significantly larger BIDs […]

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Crime Scamwise

Police Warn of Holiday Accommodation Scam

Police are urging the public to be on their guard when booking holiday accommodation after a number of victims reported they’d been duped by a Facebook Marketplace holiday accommodation scam. The scam, which first came to light in May of this year, involves the fraudulent use of images of genuine holiday accommodation in Donegal to […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

New Bird Trail Opens at Portadown’s Edenvilla Park

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield officially opens new interactive bird trail at Edenvilla Park following the collaborative efforts of council and The Conservation Volunteers NI.  All thanks to the Green Gym initiative, this conservation project is designed to help connect people to nature while improving green spaces through various horticultural […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Borough Roadsides Awash with Colourful Wildflower Blooms

Roadside verges across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) are bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife this summer, thanks to ABC Council’s Wildflower Road Verge Project. Launched back in 2019, the pilot programme is designed to champion biodiversity across the region by managing native wildflower meadows and verges to create stunning […]