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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 15/2/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 15 FEBRUARY 2025                                                                                                                      PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00PM                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ballyholland        0   v   4  Cleary Celtic  at Willie Davis Park Millburn United  1   v   5  Newry Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park Villa Rovers          7   v   1  Archview United at Jennings Park No.1        Club P W D L F A GD Pts […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Crossmaglen: Vehicles Set Alight In Petrol Bomb Incident

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a petrol bomb incident in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Thursday 13th February. A police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close area. “Colleagues from the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Vulnerable Will Bear the Burden of Health Cuts

Commenting after the Health Ministers appearance at the Health Committee Nicola Grant said those who are asking if there is any fat left in the Health Service that can deliver £400 million worth of cuts have clearly not been paying attention. Over the past decade the Health Service has not only been cut back to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

 Grants Urges Vigilance In Bessbrook and Millvale Road Area

Nicola Grant is urging residents in the Bessbrook and Millvale Road area to remain vigilant following a report of two males, approximately 17 to 18 years old, who were distracted and ran off at Woodvale area Bessbrook last night. They both had Belfast accents, and there is concern they may have been targeting homes. Please […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Urges Action on Universal Credit Five-Week Wait and Ties to illegal Lending

The SDLP Opposition has called for immediate interventions to address the harmful impact of the five-week wait for Universal Credit payments.  SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan warned that the delay is pushing vulnerable individuals into debt and in some cases towards illegal lending. Mr Durkan said: “The five-week wait and inextricable links with illegal […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: House Assault Causes Great Fear

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mather’s has said that a recent incident  where a man has been hospitalised after being assaulted by two intruders was an extremely worrying act and had caused great fear and concern. The Councillor made his comments after the police released details about the aggravated burglary in the Edencrieve area […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Seanad Éireann South Armagh Sport Stormont

Sinn Féin Meet Senior GAA Delegation Including President Jarlath Burns to Discuss Casement Park

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill, Seanadóir Conor Murphy and Paul Maskey MP today met with senior representatives of the GAA in Stormont to discuss Casement Park. The delegation included GAA President, Jarlath Burns; Ulster GAA CEO, Brian McAvoy; Michael Geoghegan, President of Ulster GAA and Tom Ryan, GAA Director General. At the meeting, Seanadóir […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Sinn Féin Select New Newry & Armagh MLA

Slieve Gullion Councillor Aoife Finnegan has been selected by Sinn Féin to fill the Assembly seat left vacant by Conor Murphy’s election to Seanad Éireann. At a convention on Saturday, Sinn Féin members unanimously endorsed Aoife to represent Newry and Armagh in the Assembly. Speaking after her selection, Aoife Finnegan said: “I am both delighted […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Two Men Attack Man In His Bedroom

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report on Friday, 7th February at approximately 9.10pm of an assault inside a house in the Edencrieve area of the city. “On officers’ arrival a man aged in his 40s was located with injuries to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Public Meeting In Newry Brings Community Together to Discuss Housing Crisis

People Before Profit Newry has organised a public consultation meeting, on the topic of the escalating housing crisis and its devastating impact on working class communities. The meeting will take place in Ballybot House, on Thursday 6th February at 7pm. Attendees will also provide feedback on draft proposals for MLA Gerry Carroll’s new private members […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Free Legal Support Service For Child Victims of Serious Sexual Offences Launched

Children can now avail of an innovative pilot scheme which helps victims of serious sexual offences navigate the criminal justice system. Justice Minister Naomi Long today announced the launch of the Children’s Sexual Offences Legal Adviser (CSOLA) scheme, which is being delivered by Victim Support NI. The service is available to children and young people […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SkillBuild Success at SRC Intercampus Competition

The annual SkillBuild competition at Southern Regional College took place on Tuesday 28th January with apprentices and traineeship students from various trades and disciplines showcasing their skills.   Contestants from across the College’s campuses competed against peers at the College’s Greenbank and Portadown campuses, to be in with the chance of making it to the Northern […]