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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Taoiseach Chairs Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine

The Taoiseach chaired a Ministerial meeting on Ukraine to discuss the latest situation regarding Ukraine, and potential implications for Ireland. It was also attended by the Tánaiste, Minister Ryan, the Minister for Justice, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

FD Technologies Signs Strategic Partnership with Microsoft

Speaking from the Newry Chamber website: Great news from our member, FD Technologies who have announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft. The deal expand the reach of its KX Insights streaming data analytics platform as more organisations look to modernise their data infrastructure for real-time decision making. Firstly, KX Insights […]

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Community Council Government Health Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Council Launches New Health and Social Care Employment Academy

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recently launched a new employment and skills academy, which offers residents living within the District the opportunity to start a new career in the Health and Social Care sector. The Health and Social Care Employment Academy is a one-week programme that provides training in partnership with Southern Health […]

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Agriculture Government Upper Bann Westminster

Partial Climb Down on Use of Red Diesel Welcomed – Lockhart

DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed a partial climb down by the Government on the use of Red Diesel in tractors following clarity from the Government concerning agriculture shows, ploughing matches, cutting verges and hedges, clearing snow, gritting and clearing or otherwise dealing with flooding.  Ms Lockhart has been working on this issue […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Irish Language Bursary Scheme Launched for 2022-2023

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will assist residents in the district with a bursary to help with the costs of Irish language courses through the Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2022-2023. The scheme will open for applications from 11 March 2022, application forms will be available online at http://www.newrymournedown.org/gaeilge. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Sen Play Opening

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the opening of Sen Play in the courtyard at Brownlow House, Lurgan.  This amazing facility has been opened by local girl Leanne Gray and is designed for children and young people with additional needs. Leanne has been involved in this project over the past number of years having […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Spring into Visit Mourne in March and Embrace Your Next Giant Adventure

Visit Mourne have launched a host of festivals, events, and experiences in association with Tourism Northern Ireland across the District throughout March. From St Patrick’s Day Parades to Viking, Outdoor and Aspiring Geopark Festivals, there is a full programme of family fun, outdoor activities, and giant adventures to suit people of all ages and abilities. […]

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Crime Newry

Petrol Bomb and Criminal Damage at House in Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a house in Newry on Sunday, 6th March. Detective Sergeant Best said: “Shortly before 10.25pm it was reported that a suspected petrol bomb was found at the front of a property in the Flagstaff Court area. “The petrol bomb had not ignited and […]

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Advertising Newry Sport

PT Open Day at Pure Gym Newry

Pure Gym Newry is having an opening day for personal trainers this week. Based at the Quays in Newry this presents an excellent opportunity for any level 3 PTs looking to work in an energetic environment. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport manager Julie Thompson said: “Pure Gym is on the lookout for passionate, driven […]

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Lifestyle

Film Review – The Batman

We have been very lucky over the years to have many faces of Batman in cinema. Keaton, Bale, Kilmer, Affleck and even George Clooney had a go. However when the announcement came that the guy from twilight would don the great cowl of the caped crusader this was met with severe criticism. This writer however […]

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Advertising Business Newry

New Shop Refit For Cafe No 35

Newry based business Cafe no35 have reopened following a refit of their cafe. The Monaghan Street based business has already secured itself as one of Newry’s finest establishments with an incredible reputation for good food and excellent customer service. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the cafe said: “We are absolutely delighted […]

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Advertising Business Community South Armagh

From Slieve Gullion to Down Under and back again, Killeavy Castle.

For years, the small castle at the foot of Slieve Gullion lay abandoned and in disrepair. Built back in 1836 the Estate was well known in the local area and provided a scenic view over the foothills of the mountain itself. For Mick Boyle, raised in Australia, when the castle came up for sale, there […]