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28 Yr Old Man Arrested In Armagh on Irish Extradition Warrant

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Local Policing Team based in Armagh arrested a man in Armagh City on Thursday evening, 4th July. The 28-year-old man is wanted in the Republic of Ireland to stand trial for a serious assault offence. The offence occurred in the town of Monaghan in April 2019. He […]

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Growing and Unstoppable Demand for New and Better Ireland – Hughes

Addressing this weekends  annual South Armagh Commemoration Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes said: Today we stand with pride, in respectful remembrance and in solidarity with families to remember their loved ones. We remember the many Irish republicans who gave or lost their lives, and in doing so, with respect for all those who continue […]

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Prefix Code Update for Livestock Owners – Dáire Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Three Men Assault Men With Hammer In Armagh Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Armagh on Friday night, 28th June. Around 11.30pm, a report was received that three men made their way into the Orangefield Close address by the front door without permission. Two of the men swung hammers at two men in […]

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Ministers Committed to All-Island Sustainable Tourism

Ministers Conor Murphy and Catherine Martin have today signed an agreement on the need for tourism to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable on the island of Ireland. The Ministers signed a Joint Ministerial Statement supporting Sustainable Tourism in advance of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting in Armagh. Ministers affirmed their […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Man Wanted For 1979 Armagh Murder Appears In Dublin Court

Detectives from An Garda Síochána have, Monday 24 June, arrested a 67 year old man in Co Cavan.  He has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh on 24 June 1979, firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. The arrest was made under a Trade and Co-operation Agreement […]

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Unite Rally Demanding End to Hostile Environment For Unions at ABC Council

Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The protest follows the sacking of a Unite workplace rep last week. The sacking was the latest in a series of actions about which unions have raised concerns. […]

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DAERA Proposals Could Damage Small Farms and Rural Planning – Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has said that small farmers and rural communities could be negatively impacted if DAERA persists with their plans to increase the minimum farm claim size from the current 3 hectares to 5 hectares.   Newry and Armagh Westminster candidate DáireHughes said: “DAERA is proposing to increase the minimum claim size for the […]

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Boylan Welcomes Protection of Concessionary Fares Scheme

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed Infrastructure minister John O’Dowd’s announcement to protect free public transport for over 60s across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the announcement by Minister O’Dowd to protect the SmartPass scheme for over 60s to ensure they can continue to avail of free public transport. […]

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Join The Orchard Gymnastics Summer Camp

The orchard gymnastics summer camp will run from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August.  Junior camp (7 years and younger) 12-1:30pm each day. Senior camp (7.5 years and older) 2-4pm each day. If you would like to book a place or want more details, please send them a private message here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053634885180 Places are limited […]

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SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in Newry & Armagh. Councillor Byrne has served as a councillor since 2016 and runs his own business in the area. Councillor Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been selected by my party colleagues to be the SDLP’s candidate […]

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Sinn Féin Select Dáire Hughes To Contest Westminster Election

Sinn Féin have selected former Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Dáire Hughes, to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Newry and Armagh.  Dáire is from the Meadow in Newry and was educated at St. Patrick’s PS, St. Colman’s College and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast.  A former Shop Steward, Dáire spent years working in the community voluntary sector in Newry […]