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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Rostrevor: Body Removed From Water In Shore Road Area

Police attended a report of a body in the water in the Shore Road area of Rostrevor which was received at approximately 8.45am today, Sunday 17th May. A post mortem will take place in due course, however at this time, the death is not being treated as suspicious. ENDS

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Community Council Crime Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Highlights Scrambler Bike and E‑Scooter Ban

Louth County Council, supported by An Garda Síochána, held an awareness event at Aisling Park, Dundalk, recently to highlight the government’s announcement of new regulations banning the use of scrambler bikes and e‑scooters in all public places. The event provided an opportunity to highlight the changes to the law and reinforce key public safety messages. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Fords Cross Road Safety Meeting “Positive and Worthwhile Engagement”

Commenting after meeting with representatives from Silverbridge GAA Club to discuss the ongoing safety concerns at Fords  Cross, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn said that urgent attention was required to address the issue. The local Councillor who was accompanied at the meeting by her colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA said, “It was great to meet with […]

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

Kimmins Calls For Safe Travel to Ulster Senior Football Championship

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is urging all spectators travelling to and from the Ulster Senior Football Championship final in Clones to take care on the roads and have a safe journey. Speaking ahead of the game between Armagh and Monaghan, Minister Kimmins said: “I am delighted to be attending this showpiece occasion. “It will come […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 16/05/26

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 12 – SAT 16 MAY 2026 TUES 12 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2 v 3 Newry Celtic at Olympic Park THURS 14 MAY 2026 – SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL– KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Mayobridge 2 v 0 Church Street at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 16 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP SEMI-FINALS […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Upper Bann

Emergency Care Helps Farmer See His Bride Walk Down The Aisle

Just a few weeks before his wedding to fiancée Chloe Woods, farmer Lewis Williamson from Scarva suffered an accident while working on his farm, which could’ve cost him his sight had it not been for expert care provided at his local Specsavers. Chloe and Lewis met in 2019, and after five years together, Lewis got […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Power Tools Stolen at Train Station

Police in Newry are investigating a theft which occurred on Thursday 7th May 2026 in the car park at Newry Train Station. Sometime between the hours of 07:40 – 20:10 a black coloured Toyota Hilux pick-up truck has been broken into and numerous power tools stolen from the rear of the truck.  Were you in […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Committee Enjoys Inspiring Visit to Randalstown

Members of the Beautiful Warrenpoint Committee visited Randalstown recently as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance the town’s environmental and aesthetic appeal. Randalstown was crowned Ireland’s best town in 2024, with the Warrenpoint visitors given a guided tour which showcased the award-winning approach to community collaboration, sustainability and presentation. During the visit, committee members […]

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Community Constituency Newcastle South Down

Motorcycle Safety Event on Central Promenade In Newcastle on Sunday 17th May

The South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team in partnership with PSNI Road Policing Unit and Newry, Mourne & Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership, is hosting a Motorcycle Safety event on the Central Promenade in Newcastle on Sunday 17 May. Motorcycling enthusiasts can have their bike safety checked by a qualified mechanic and get tips and advice […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Admits Responsibility For Fatal Workplace Accident

By Paul Higgins A Co Down man has entered a guilty plea to the manslaughter of a man who was tragically killed in a workplace accident. Appearing in the dock of Newry Crown Court, 52-year-old Walter Manley was re-arraigned on the two charges against him. Manley, from Loanda Crescent in Newry, entered a guilty plea […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Hairdressing Students Aim for Success at WorldSkills UK Regional Qualifier

Six talented hairdressing students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus are gathering kit bag essentials as they head to compete in the regional qualifiers for WorldSkills UK later this month.   After successfully completing the initial entry stage assessment, which challenged entrants to create a fashionable festival-inspired look for long hair, the six students […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry South Down

Breaking Barriers: Future Female Engineers Gather at SRC

Secondary school pupils from St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry, St Mary’s High School Newry and St Catherine’s College Armagh attended a special ‘Females in Engineering’ event at Southern Regional College’s Newry West Campus on Wednesday 29th April 2026. The event featured speakers from the College’s championship winning STEM Racing Car team, […]