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Irwin Victorious in Newry & Armagh

William Irwin MLA has been successful in retaining his seat in Newry & Armagh for the DUP. Speaking after his election on Friday night William said, “I want to thank the 7577 voters who gave me their first preference vote. As before I will pledge to work tirelessly for all the people of Newry & […]

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FPM Announces Merger with Global Services Group AAB

Newry based FPM have announced a merger with Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) to fast-track ambitious growth plans and create a significant regional presence across the UK and Ireland. FPM, which last year celebrated its 30th anniversary, has current revenues of around £10m and a team of 120 staff in Belfast, Newry, Dungannon, Mallusk and […]

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Crime South Armagh

Three arrests in HMRC operation IN Bessbrook and Crossmaglen

Three men have been arrested in counties Armagh and Tyrone following a HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) operation. HMRC, supported by the PSNI, attended eight residential properties in Crossmaglen, Bessbrook and Dungannon on 28 April 2022. More than £8,000 and €30,000 were seized during searches along with mobile phones, paperwork and a HGV lorry cab. […]

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Newry Omniplex Looking for Part Time General Staff

Newry cinema is now recruiting for staff. If you fancy a part time position in a busy , energetic environment see details below. *Due to Cinema Licensing Laws candidates must be 18 years of age or over. Please send CV to Newry@omniplex.ie This multi functional role includes all duties at the Box office, Concessions and Floor. […]

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Crime South Armagh

Two Police Officers Injured Following RTC in Jonesborough

Police are appealing for information after two police officers were injured following a road traffic collision Friday 6th May shortly before 3.45am in the Jonesborough area. Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “The collision occurred in the Molloy Road Lower area of Jonesborough and involved a Police vehicle and a van. […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Newry Politics Stormont

Malone Thanks Public for Incredible Support

Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate and Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the public for their incredible support during the 2022 Assembly campaign. Speaking from his Facebook page Councillor Malone expressed how he is looking forward to getting back to the busy work of being a Councillor for Newry City. […]

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. on the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections

On Thursday, the people of Northern Ireland voted to elect the members of the Northern Ireland Assembly, as provided for under the Good Friday Agreement.I would like to congratulate all of the successful candidates on their election. It is now incumbent on all political parties and elected representatives to deliver on their mandate, through the nomination of a First and […]

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Armagh Community Election 2022 Government Newry Politics South Armagh Stormont

No Change in Newry and Armagh Following Election Result

It seems Newry and Armagh is experiencing Groundhog Day as the same candidates and parties are returned in this year’s assembly election. Both Conor Murphy and Cathal Boylan of Sinn Fein were elected on the first count while their colleague Liz Kimmins, SDLP’s Justin McNulty and William Irwin of the DUP had to postpone the […]

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Election 2022 Politics

“Stormont has Failed our Children, That is their Record on Education” – Aontú

Aontú Candidate for East Derry, Gemma Brolly, has slammed the Stormont Executive for what she says is “their shameful record on education which has failed our children, from undermining rural schools, to budget shortfalls, to growing waiting lists for children with additional needs”. Speaking today, Ms Brolly said: “The education system is failing our children. […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

“Friday will be too late”, says Grant

In an eve of poll statement, Workers Party candidate Nicola Grant has urged voters to focus on what is important to them, not what the main parties try to tell them is important. “When we all wake up on Friday morning the issues that will be affecting our lives won’t be a Border Poll, the Protocol, Flags, […]

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Election 2022 Politics

“If you keep voting the same way, nothing will change!” – Aontu

Speaking in advance of the Stormont election, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called the people of the north to vote for change and to reject the failed establishment politics of the Stormont parties.  Deputy Tóibín today said: “The people in the north of Ireland have been drastically let down by the political system and […]

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Armagh Crime South Armagh

Man Handed Life Sentence For Murder of 11 Month Old Baby in Keady

A grieving mummy wept in court as her ex boyfriend was handed a life sentence after he admitted murdering her infant son. Sharyar Ali (34) was due to go on trial at Newry Crown Court for the murder of 11-month-old Hunter Patrick McGleenon but following legal discussions, defence QC Charles MacCreanor asked for the murder […]