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

Dáire Hughes MP Invites Public to ‘Another Ireland Is Possible’ discussion In Armagh

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on people from all communities and traditions to take part in an open public discussion on Irish unity, “Another Ireland is Possible: Discussing a Progressive and Equal New Ireland”, which takes place on Thursday 27th November in the Armagh City Hotel. The event will bring together a panel […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Challenges Sinn Féin to Back Up Their Support For Assembly Reform

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has challenged Sinn Féin to back up to their support for Assembly reform with action. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion calling for a programme for reform including an accountability mechanism for Executive Ministers. It passed with the support of Sinn Féin and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three People Charged With Assault Offences

Police investigating reports of an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have charged three people to court. A man, aged 31, was charged with a number of offences, including wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A man aged 27 was charged […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Sinn Féin Leading Efforts to Restore and Revitalise Newry’s Historic Canal — Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said Sinn Féin is playing a leading role in driving forward plans to restore, clean and revitalise the historic Newry Ship Canal. The project is being advanced as part of a joint initiative between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aimed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Newry: PBP Condemn Local Far Right Terror Campaign

Reports have emerged over this past couple days that through a cross border operation, the Gardaí & PSNI have arrested a pair of men in Laois set about committing a terror attack on a Mosque in Galway. Explosive devices were uncovered in a related operation in Annalong. This follows a pipe bomb being left at […]

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

Criminality In Our Community Will Not Be Tolerated – Finnegan and Quinn

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have strongly condemned the break-in at a home in Silverbridge last night and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to bring forward to police.  Aoife Finnegan said: “We unreservedly condemn this disgraceful act of criminality. Breaking into someone’s home is not only illegal but […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Company Creates Major New Series for Sky TV

Newry-based Big Mountain Productions has created a major new three-part series for Sky Arts. Battle Of The Irish Dancers is a new three-part documentary series taking viewers behind the scenes of the compelling world of contemporary Irish dancing. Through the journeys of a cast of dedicated dancers and their teachers from Dublin, Birmingham and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Silverbridge Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Silverbridge in the early hours of Sunday, November 9. Shortly before 2.40am, it was reported that two men had gained entry to a property in the New Road area but are understood to have fled empty-handed, when challenged by one of the occupants. Two men […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested as Weapons Used In Assault

Police investigating an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have made three arrests. Inspector Moore said: “We believe weapons were used during this assault at approximately 7.15pm. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. “Two men aged 31 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 8/11/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2025 Fona CAB JUNIOR CUP ROUND 3 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 5 v 1 Carryduff Colts at Olympic Park Annalong 0 v 3 Newry Celtic at Hillmount Park, Annalong KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP 2025-26 ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Orchard United 2 v 5 Ballybot United at Newry Showgrounds 4G […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Aidan Mathers Invites Local Community to Newry Launch of Our Martin

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has invited the people of Newry and beyond to attend the local launch of Our Martin — a powerful new book celebrating the life and legacy of Martin McGuinness. The event will take place on Friday, 7th November at 7:00pm in Derrybeg Community Centre, Newry, and promises to be a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Youths On Scrambler Try to Steal Woman’s Handbag

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has condemned a frightening incident on Martin’s Lane , where a woman was approached by two youths on a scrambler, one of whom tried to steal her handbag. “This was completely unacceptable and I condemn it unreservedly. The woman is understandably shaken. “I have contacted the PSNI and urge anyone […]