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PLAYR-FIT Announces Southern Area Hospice as New Charity Partner

Newry-based teamwear company, PLAYR-FIT, is excited to announce Southern Area Hospice as its new charity partner for the next three years. As part of this collaboration, all major fundraising activities will benefit the Hospice, continuing the company’s commitment to supporting local causes. This announcement follows a successful three-year partnership with PIPS Hope and Support, which […]

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Newry: Data Concerns Over Park and Ride Plans

By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]

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McNulty:  Fixed Bridge Would Be A “Spectacular Own Goal”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that proceeding with a fixed bridge across Newry Canal would be a “spectacular own goal.” Mr. McNulty was speaking at Stormont on the Department for Infrastructure’s proposal to construct a fixed bridge across Newry Canal as part of the Southern Relief Road project.  He pressed the […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Public In The Dark Over Solar Bins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is keeping the public in the dark over plans for new solar bins. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) closed the door to the  chamber with no reports opened to ratepayers at its recent environment committee. The secret discussion on the business case, 15 years behind the […]

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Community Constituency Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Only 2 Weeks Left to Win £10,000 & Support a Vital Cause!

Southern Area Hospice are excited to offer you a fantastic opportunity to win £10,000 this March, with the generous support of AIB! For just £10, you could be in with a chance to walk away with this incredible prize and make a real difference in your community. Entering is quick and easy — simply click shorturl.at/2jWrb. Alternatively, you can enter by calling on 028 […]

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Health Ministers Meet In Dublin to Discuss Cross Border Healthcare Collaboration

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt travelled to Dublin for his first official meeting with Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD. The ministers met at the Irish Department of Health where they discussed strengthening cross-border healthcare collaboration, before touring the site of the state-of-the-art new Children’s Hospital. The Ministers’ discussions included the potential for the development […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Grant : We Need to Maximise Newry’s Potential In Belfast to Dublin Rail Boom!

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative commenting on the new hourly Belfast to Dublin train service said we should now be planning for how to maximize Newry’s potential in the Belfast to Dublin rail boom. Nicola said the Workers Party is calling for a detailed breakdown of passenger data to determine how many travelers are stopping […]

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McNulty Backs Striking Irish Language Groups

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pledged his support to groups across Ireland taking half-day strike action to call for fair investment in the Irish language. He was speaking ahead of the action on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty also welcomed the confirmation the UK Government would repeal a 300-year-old ban on the Irish language […]

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Grant Calls For Newry Council to Release Green Energy Report

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon Newry Mourne and Down District Council to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources. The council claiming that the report is commercially sensitive beggars’ belief she says Nicola continued the council has agreed to engage in forums to share information yet refuse to […]

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Chairperson Welcomes Continued Support of Newry Chamber Music

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed renewal of the Council’s partnership with Newry Chamber Music. Formed by artistic director Joanne Quigley McParland and her brother David Quigley in 2004, Newry Chamber Music aim to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. The group presents up […]

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Discover Hidden Gems at Home: Tourism Showcase Event Explores the Best of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Discover the hidden treasures right on your doorstep at the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event, taking place at the Newry Variety Market on Sunday 23 March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. This exciting event is designed to inspire local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to explore the best of what Mourne Gullion […]

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Newry: Burglary at Elmwood Park

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary at a house in Newry. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Officers received a report on Saturday, 22nd February at approximately 7.30pm that a house in the Elmwood Park area had been broken into. “Entry was gained via a back door that had been forced open. […]