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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Four Masked Men, Armed With Guns, Force Entry to House In Silverbridge

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Silverbridge area last night, Friday 25th October. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “Police received a report at around 8pm that four masked men, armed with guns, forced entry to a house via the backdoor in the Carnally Road area. “It was reported […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Joint Civic Reception Held for Armagh GAA All Ireland Champions 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, alongside Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, hosted a Civic Reception in honour of Armagh Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Champions 2024 on Tuesday 22 October 2024 in Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Local Councillors from both Councils, MLAs and […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Festival Calls For Event Organisers

Help fill Newry with music! The annual Iúr Cinn Fleadh is calling for people to join them to help organise the 2025 festival. These essential volunteers will enjoy the fun and freedom of being at the helm of this highly popular event – and help steer future expansion. Next year’s dates have just been announced as 21-25 […]

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

McNulty Secures Assurances From Southern Trust on Daisy Hill Maternity

Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has secured an assurance from the Southern Trust Chief Executive that there will be no attempt to withdraw maternity services from Daisy Hill Hospital. The SDLP Assembly Member was speaking after a crisis meeting with Trust Senior Management, amidst concerns of an imminent withdrawal of maternity services from Newry […]

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Community Constituency Crime International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Catfish Child Predator Sentenced In UK For Manslaughter of Victim In a Foreign Jurisdiction

By Kevin McAteer Friday 25th October, at Belfast Crown Court, 26 year old Alexander McCartney from Newry, a man Detectives describe as a ‘disgusting child predator’ has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of 20 years for 185 charges of child sexual abuse crimes and blackmail, along with one manslaughter charge with all […]

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Community Health

New Community Involvement Strategy Launched at Housing Executive Annual Conference

The Housing Executive has launched its new Community Involvement and Cohesion Strategy 2024-2029 at their annual community conference. Introduced by Chief Executive of the Housing Executive, Grainia Long, the strategy provides a unique framework for the Housing Executive and tenants, residents and leaseholders to work together to build strong, diverse, connected communities. Grainia Long explained: […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Lurgan Newry and Armagh South Armagh Upper Bann

Darkness Into Light Raises £58,335.95 For PIPS Hope and Support In County Armagh

The communities of Armagh, Bessbrook/Camlough, Crossmaglen, and Lurgan came together in an extraordinary show of support for this year’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) walk, raising an impressive £58,335.95 for PIPS Hope and Support, local suicide prevention charity, and PIETA House. The funds raised will provide essential support for individuals and families relying on the critical […]

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Business Community Infrastructure Lifestyle

SDLP Proposes Festive Bus Fares For Belfast

SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader councillor Séamas de Faoite has proposed festive bus fares for Belfast over the Christmas season. He said the move would alleviate traffic congestion in Belfast city centre and encourage people to visit. Councillor de Faoite said: “We have heard multiple concerns from local business owners about the impact congestion […]

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Community Crime

Counterfeit Goods Worth Over £200K Seized Across Northern Ireland

The Trading Standards Service (TSS) have seized a substantial quantity of counterfeit goods following two days of targeted inspections across Northern Ireland. The counterfeit goods have an estimated retail value of over £200,000 and include branded clothing, trainers, handbags, mobile phone covers, chargers, headphones and ear pods. TSS received intelligence from trademark holders who identified […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Collaboration Is Key to Create, Sustain and Plan For Successful Cities – O’Dowd

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has delivered the welcome address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The theme of the two-day conference is Planning and Governing Metropolitan Regions and Cities in the 21st century . Addressing the conference, Minister O’Dowd said: “The ICLRD carries out invaluable work on research and advice […]

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Community Crime Louth

Appeal For Information Kyran Durnin (8 Years) Missing Presumed Dead

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Kyran Durnin have completed searches of a private property and adjoining open lands at Emer Terrace, Dundalk. The results of the search are not being released for operational purposes.  An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to anyone who has any information in connection with the disappearance of Kyran to contact […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Over 50% of Committee Agendas In Secret

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has claimed its move towards open and transparent democracy has been “successful” despite over 50% of committee debates in just one month being held in secret. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) launched a pilot scheme in August 2023 to bring more chamber reports and discussions into […]