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Community Constituency Crime Monaghan Newry and Armagh South Armagh

3 Arrested For Keady and Monaghan Burglaries

Police have arrested three men following burglaries in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday 30 April. The suspects, aged 46, 38 and 35, were detained at an address in Loughgall last night and are being questioned by detectives in connection with a burglary at a house on Madden Row in Keady, […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Cashless Society Is Dangerous for Working Class

Commenting on the blackouts that took place in Spain and Portugal Nicola Grant Workers Party representative said this major event should serve as a warning to working class people about the dangers inherent in a cashless society. The blackouts flagged up the profound consequences of being reliant on technology to access goods and service. Nicola […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Kingsmill Report Finds RUC Investigation Into Massacre ‘Entirely Inadequate’

Police Service of Northern Ireland response to the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland public statement on Kingsmill. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “First and foremost our thoughts today are with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in this awful attack.  I want to acknowledge the pain and suffering that they all […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

King In as Newry City First Team Manager

Newry City AFC are pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart King as First Team Manager. Stuart comes with a wealth of experience both as a player and as a manager, we trust he will be an excellent fit at The Showgrounds. Stuart commented “I am delighted to be at The Showgrounds, it’s been going […]

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Business

SPAR NI Introduce New Locally Produced Summer Range and Put Local Suppliers at Heart of Balmoral Show

SPAR NI will once again return to Balmoral Show to put their locally produced products at the heart of their activity and introduce their new summer range, from 14th – 17th May.  Visitors to the SPAR marquee will be the first to sample SPAR NI’s new ‘Taste of Summer’ range including popular BBQ meats such […]

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Government Politics Westminster

TUV Tables Commons Motion on Kneecap

TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister today tabled the following Early Day Motion in the Commons: That this House condemns without equivocation the menacing incitement to murder public servants by the renegade group Kneecap; believes public confidence in the justice system requires police and prosecutory action against these purveyors of hate, particularly following […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Attempted Robbery at Monaghan Street Casino With Knife

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in Newry on Sunday evening, 27th April. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At approximately 9.55pm, a man aged in his mid-20s entered a casino in the Monaghan Street area of the city, armed with a blade. “He confronted a staff member with the blade and demanded […]

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

Camlough Mobile Phone Coverage Improves

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy  has said that access to  O2 mobile phone coverage in Camlough is now in operation. The local Councillor said he fully expects other networks to be accessible shortly. Welcoming the development , the Sinn Féin elected representative stated that access to mobile phone coverage was essential for […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mary McManus

McManus (Newry/Warrenpoint) 26th April 2025, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital in the presence of her loving family after a long illness, Mary, dearly loved wife of Dominic Bradley, loving mother of Christopher, much-loved sister of Gerry and beloved daughter of the late Maureen and Patrick McManus. 27, Ashton Heights, Newry and formerly of Warrenpoint. Ar […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Every Person Has The Power To Be A Light Against The Dark’

The Bessbrook/Camlough annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 10th May Derramore Forest Park.  The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk, part of a series of similar events  which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight suicide and also remember loved ones lost to suicide.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 26/4/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 2 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Artie Green Park NEWRY AOH CUP SEMI-FINAL – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Camlough Rovers 2 v 5 Villa Rovers at Jennings Park No.1 SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL CUP SEMI-FINALS – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Orchard United 1 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry’s Arts Legacy Must Be Protected – Finn

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has reiterated her calls for the late great Sean Hollywood’s name to be maintained as works progress on a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry. The Newry City Councillor explained, “Born in 1943, Sean Hollywood was an extremely well-renowned actor within the theatrical circles of Newry and beyond, working diligently […]