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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 30/11/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 30 NOVEMBER  2024         SAT 30 NOVEMBER – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM    Archview United  1 v  4  Millburn United  at Jennings Park No.1 Ballybot United    1 v  6  Camlough Rovers  at The Barley Field              Newry Celtic         2 v  2 Villa Rovers  at Artie Green Park       Rossowen              1 […]

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Newry: Health Hub Delayed Until 2029

By Donal McMahon A “disappointing” new two year delay to developing the £88m Newry Community Treatment and Care Centre (CTCC) has been criticised as “bad business”. The updated 2029 timeframe has been revealed this week by the Southern Trust during a special meeting with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC). The ‘health hub’ project […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Low Fines For City With Worst Street In Ireland For Dog Poo

By Donal McMahon A Co Down rep has criticised low levels of fines for littering and dog mess amid a two and a half year investigation into “the worst street in Ireland” for pet fouling. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee was presented with an update this week on its enforcement improvement […]

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Minister Announces £1.2m Pre-School Support Fund For Children With Special Educational Needs

The Minister said: “Pre-school education settings are facing challenges in supporting increasing numbers of children with additional needs in their pre-school year. This additional funding will help settings to support those needs. “Settings will have flexibility on how they use the funding, which can be used to resource additional staff hours, buy in therapeutic interventions or […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

St Vincent de Paul Launch Annual Appeal

Although it can be a most wonderful time of the year for many, some families struggle at this time of year with all the pressures that can be associated with Christmas. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has launched its Annual Appeal in this the 180th anniversary year of SVP in Ireland, SVP Regional […]

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Flexible Hourly Enterprise Service Allows you to Discover Winter in Dublin with Translink

Translink invites you to experience the magic of Winter in Dublin 2024 with our enhanced hourly Enterprise service from Belfast Grand Central Station. Louise Doyle, Belfast Grand Central Station Manager said,  “We’re delighted to offer our passengers enhanced connectivity this Christmas with our hourly Enterprise service and flexible online fares, making travel to Dublin easier […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 26 Yr Old Arrested Following Theft at Shopping Centre

Police in Newry have made an arrest after a report of theft at a local shopping centre. Local policing Sergeant Willis said: “Security staff at the centre contacted police to report that they had detained a man they believed had been involved in the theft of multiple items and the assault of a staff member. […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Medal Delight at WorldSkills UK Finals

After four intense days of competition at the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals in Manchester and Greater Manchester, students from Southern Regional College showcased their skills and determination, earning 10 medals and securing a remarkable second place on the WorldSkills UK leaderboard. Among those students competing, were students from Newry and nearby areas.  Winning a […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Most Expensive Area For Home Insurance

The average home insurance premium in Northern Ireland is now at £487 a year, making Northern Ireland the most expensive region in the UK – 65% more expensive than the dearest spot in GB, with London coming in second, at £295. The overall UK average price for home insurance has risen in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Hospice Santa Dash Returns

Throngs of colourfully clad Santas gathered on Hill Street on Thursday evening for Newry’s much-loved and eagerly anticipated annual Santa Dash in support of Southern Area Hospice. Participants from 19 local businesses took part in the festive event, kick starting Newry’s festive season while raising much needed funds and awareness for the Hospice’s palliative care […]

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PSNI Launches Its Annual Christmas Operation

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Christmas operation today, which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to and over the Christmas and New Year period. The initiative titled Operation Season’s Greetings, will see an increase in proactive police patrols across key areas of Northern Ireland, in an effort to […]

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Defibrillators to be Provided to All Schools In Northern Ireland

Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a significant new initiative to fund and roll out Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to all schools in Northern Ireland. A recent survey has indicated that less than half of schools in Northern Ireland currently have a defibrillator on site. The Department of Education will provide over £700,000 of funding […]