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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Investment Bringing 16 New Jobs to City

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the provision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, commercial and industrial premises. During a visit to Pure Engineering Group, the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Gerry McParland

Funeral notice for the late Gerry McParland – R.I.P. McParland, Gerry – R.I.P.  Late of 17A Cleary Crescent, Newry.  27th January 2025 at his home.  Beloved husband of Siobhan and loving father of Sean, Karen (Shane) and Ciaran (Rebecca). Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle. May he […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Minister Announces Removal of Intimidation Points From Housing Selection Scheme

Communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the removal of intimidation points from the Housing Selection Scheme operated by the NIHE in a bid to ‘level the playing field for victims of violence’. In an Oral Statement to the Assembly today, Minister Lyons said the move would support the Executive’s work in tackling Violence Against Women […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Armagh Young People Benefit From National Lottery Funded Youth Charity’s Innovative Programmes

From leadership training for young mums to mental health support for young men, YouthAction NI has developed youth programmes, tailored to the needs of various groups of young people across Northern Ireland, including from their base in Armagh.   The youth charity says the £2million of National Lottery funding they’ve received over the last 30 years […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Fixtures – 1/2/25

FIXTURES: 01–02-2025 (Sat) Ulster GAA Hurling Under 20 Cup Round 1 Ballycastle 12:00 Antrim   V   Derry     Ref: B Winters (Tyrone)         Ulster GAA Hurling Under 20 Shield Round 1 Donegal GAA, 12:00 Donegal   V   Tyrone Convoy   Ref: D Argue (Cavan)         Ulster GAA […]

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

Murphy Allocates £45m Regional Balance Fund

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has allocated £45million across all 11 councils to drive economic development across the north.  The news follows the publication of the Minister’s Sub-Regional Economic Plan which includes the establishment of Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) in each council area to identify their specific needs and the interventions needed to aid their economic development. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Daisy Hill Hospital Leading The Way In Many Areas Of Healthcare” – Kimmins 

Following a recent visit to Daisy Hill hospital by Stormont’s Health Committee members, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the hospital is “critical to the delivery of health care to people right across the North”. The Chair of the Health Committee said, “It was a privilege to speak with staff working in Daisy Hill […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Local Food Producers Need Certainty on Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to provide much needed certainty for local food producers as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is due to close this year.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I recently met with representatives of the Mushroom Producers Organisation and listened to their concerns, particularly […]

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

Grant: NI Insurance Ombudsman Needs to Take Action on Insurance Companies Overcharging Customers

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called on the Northern Ireland Insurance Ombudsman to take action on the insurance premiums companies are charging to their customers here . She says we have the highest premiums in the United Kingdom. Forcing many residents especially those on low incomes, old age pensions, state benefits, no other choice […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Portadown: Appeal Following Car Hijacking

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a hijacking in Portadown on Saturday, January 25. A police spokesperson said: “We received a report that the driver of a silver Volkswagen Polo had been approached by a man outside a hospital in the Lurgan Road area shortly before 6am. “The man got into the front passenger seat of the […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Grant: Health Committee Visit Can’t Be Another Photo Op!

Workers Party Representative Nicola Grant commented on the recent visit of the Assembly Health Committee to Daisy Hill Hospital. She said while such a visit is welcome,  the outcome of the visit is what is paramount. Questions need to be asked and answered. Will the visit be another smiling photo opportunity ? Has the committee […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Nominations Now Open For Council’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA), is excited to announce the opening of nominations for this year’s NMD Be Active Sports Awards. These prestigious awards will once again acknowledge the remarkable sporting accomplishments of athletes and clubs whilst collectively recognising the tremendous contributions […]