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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Disgust At Newry Shop Robbery

Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte has said the robbing of the Vivo Shop in Stream Street Newry on Saturday afternoon had disgusted the local community. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I share the disgust of our community at this act of thuggery carried out at the Vivo Shop.  A young member of staff was […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Reopening of Newry Swimming Pool Delayed

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced that the ongoing works at Newry swimming pool and Leisure centre will continue for a few more weeks, past the January 2025 deadline. A spokesperson for NMD Council said: “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wishes to advise that the reopening of the swimming pool and health […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Grant: Frustration and Anger Over Changes to Daisy Hill Hospital Status

Nicola Grant has said there is a real sense of frustration and anger from the people of Newry and beyond around what will happen to, and what will be the impact of any changes to the status of Daisy Hill Hospital. Residents are quite rightly saying that the fact that the meeting to discuss their […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Local Shop Robbed at Knifepoint

Detectives are investigating after a shop was robbed at knifepoint in Newry on Saturday 18 January. At around 5.20pm a man entered the store on Stream Street. He threatened a member of staff with a knife, forcing her to open the till. He has then removed a sum of cash and made off on foot. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 23 Yr Old Arrested for a Number of Drivings Offences

Local policing officers in Newry arrested a man on suspicion of a number of offences, Friday 17th January, following a reported disturbance in the Craigmore View area.  Inspector Mackin said: “At around 10.20pm, we received a report that an altercation was ongoing. Officers were immediately tasked to the scene, and established that a 23-year-old man […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 18/01/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 18 JANUARY 2025                                                                                                                     MID-ULSTER SHIELD QUARTER FINALS  – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM   Armagh City U 21s  0  v  1  Newry Celtic at  Armagh Cleary Celtic             4  v  0  Hill Street at Olympic Park Glenavy FC               2  v  1  Villa Rovers  at Aghalee Playing Field PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM                                                                                                                                                                                                    Camlough Rovers […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Report of Serious Sexual Assault In Barcroft Park Area

Police received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Barcroft Park area of Newry shortly before 5am on Saturday 18th January. Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have CCTV or other footage to make contact with police on 101, quoting […]

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

Council Motion Sends A Clear Message Of Solidarity To Palestinian People!

Speaking after Newry Mourne & Down Council agreed to a motion to both endorse the recent findings of Amnesty International which concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza  and also  declaring  Newry, Mourne & Down District an Apartheid-Free Zone, Councillor Cathal King said that the only way to stop the slaughter in […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Grant Addresses Safety and Accessibility Concerns In JFK Park

Workers Party Newry and Armagh representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern of safety issues at John F Kennedy park especially during icy weather conditions. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “I have been contacted by residents of John F Kennedy park asking that the workers Party highlight the following issues. I have visited […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Newry and Armagh

County Armagh’s Olivia Murray Honoured with Global Excellence In Teaching Award

County Armagh, Ireland—Irish Dancing Magazine has named Olivia Murray, founder of the Murray Dance Academy, as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Global Excellence in Teaching Award. This honour recognises extraordinary teachers who inspire their students and foster community through the art of Irish Dance. The award winners were announced in December 2024 and are featured […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Community Concerns Suspect Burglar Caught on CCTV

By Donal McMahon A suspected creeper burglar caught on camera in Newry has sparked concerns for community safety. The male, described as having a beard and dressed in a heavy coat, was  captured allegedly trying to gain access to homes and cars in the city’s Courtney Hill area in the early hours of Wednesday January 8 […]

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Community Crime Government Health Politics Stormont

SDLP Opposition Day to Focus on Violence Against Women and Girls

The SDLP is using our Opposition Day on Tuesday to call for urgent action to end violence against women and girls. Motions will focus on new laws to better support victims of abuse, tackling online violence, RSE and healthy relationships and gender-based budgeting. The situation is at crisis point with 25 women violently killed in Northern Ireland […]