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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Sinn Féin’s Antóin Watters to Run As Third Candidate In Louth

Sinn Féin in Louth has announced that popular North Louth Councillor Antóin Watters will run as a third candidate in the constituency alongside incumbent Ruaíri Ó Murchú TD and Cllr Joanna Byrne from Drogheda. Speaking today, Cllr Watters said, “When I was asked by the Party to run as a candidate I didn’t hesitate. We […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Hardship Payments Needed As Pensioners Miss Out on Winter Fuel Support

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent clarity on a one-off payment for pensioners who are set to miss out on the Winter Fuel Allowance. In response to several Assembly Written Questions tabled by the SDLP, Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons has indicated that his department is exploring options to issue […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

High Insurance Premiums Impacting Workers and Families In Newry and Armagh – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has slammed the ever-increasing cost of home and motor insurance for residents of the BT34 and BT35 areas. Dáire Hughes said: “My office has been inundated with people reporting massive increases to the cost of their car and home insurance policies.   “Home insurance costs in particular have drastically risen, with […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen RTC Victim Named

Police can confirm that the man who died following a road traffic collision in Crossmaglen on Friday 1st November was 36 year old Anthony James Atkins, who lived in the Crossmaglen area, but was originally from England. Following a post mortem examination it is believed that Anthony was lying in the roadway when he was […]

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

McNulty: All-Island Register Only Way to Protect Animals

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. Mr. McNulty said: “The SDLP has spent many years campaigning for improved animal protections in the North. In 2021, we brought forward a petition with thousands of […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Buttercrane Centre Lose 65k Social Following

Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry has lost access to its social media audience of 65k, following an issue arising from paid for Facebook Advertising placed by their Belfast-based Advertising Agency. Centre Manager Peter Murray says it is a frustrating process and slammed the social media giant for its complete lack of customer service or support to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables and Results – 2/11/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 NOVEMBER  2024 SAT 2 NOVEMBER – MUFA SHIELD – ROUND 3 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Castlecaulfield  1 v  2  Camlough Rovers at Castlecaulfield Playing Fields                                                                                               Dromore Am Res 0 v  9 Cleary Celtic at Ferris Park, Dromore                                                                                                       Gilford Crusaders 1  v  4  Villa Rovers  at Woodlands Park, Gilford                                                                                                   Newry […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Budget Announcements Deeply Worrying For Farmers – Magennis

Speaking in response to the impact of the British budget on farmers, Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis said: “Family farms are the backbone of our agriculture sector and rural economies in the north of Ireland. The British Chancellor’s budget  has created anxiety and uncertainty for the farming community in the North.  The announcement on changes to the inheritance […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Vera Hanratty

Hanratty née McLoughlin (Newry) Vera RIP, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, 1st November 2024. Wife of Seamus, deeply devoted and loving Mummy to Jolene (Raymond), Damien (Joanne), Bridgeen (Sam) and Seamus (Siobhan), devoted Nanny to Lottie, Charlie, Abby, Ellie and Rylee, beloved sister to Pat, Mary, Joey, Teresa, Bernadette, Martin and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Dies Following RTC In Crossmaglen

Police can confirm that a male pedestrian has died following a road traffic collision in Crossmaglen on Friday 1st November. A report was received, shortly after 11.50pm on Friday night, of a concern for the safety of a man on the Cullaville Road. Officers attended the scene to find a male lying in the road […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – Sinead Magill

MISSING PERSON APPEAL Police are currently attempting to locate Sinead Magill from the Newry area. Sinead has been reported missing on 31/10/24, she was last seen on 24/10/24 at her home address. Sinead is 36 years old, has red hair, currently wheelchair bound with a bright pink cast on her left leg. If anyone has […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Hospitalised During Burglary With Hammer and Knife

Police in Newry have made an arrest following a reported aggravated burglary in the Violet Hill Avenue area of the city last night, Wednesday 30th October. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “It was reported that a male resident had disturbed a burglary in process when he returned to his home at around 8pm. “He stated that […]