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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) have launched their latest sports awards. Recognising the extraordinary achievements of clubs and athletes across the district in 2023, nominations are now open for the NMD Sports Awards in association with SANDSA, which will be held in […]
Calling all 14 to 17 year olds! It’s well known that early life experiences can sow the seeds for a lifelong love of nature. Why not start the year with a digital detox and join our AONB and Geopark Youth Rangers Programme, which will begin in February. Applications are now open for the Ring of […]
By Donal McMahon A council housing development in Newry woodlands has been refused due to nature conservation concerns. The local authority’s planning committee approved a recommendation on Monday (Jan 10) to refuse the development opposite Daisy Hill hospital. The Hospital Road application by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council included six houses, two apartment blocks […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to lobby the BBC on concerns it is isolating the rural community by axing a long running farming show. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is to write to BBC Northern Ireland director, Adam Smyth to urge him to reconsider a potential move to end the rural […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has insisted that no local businesses or homeowners should be left behind in accessing flood relief funding to help them recover from the flooding that took place late last year. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Despite the initial small grants provided to residential and business devastated by the flooding […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has described cancer waiting times in the north as ‘intolerable’ and has called for the immediate restoration of the Assembly and Executive. Speaking as latest cancer waiting time figures for the north were released on Thursday, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “Cancer patients are being failed time and time […]
Volunteers in Daisy Hill Hospital are helping to ensure patients eat well whilst in hospital. Mealtime Support volunteers are currently being reintroduced into the Stroke and Rehab ward as part of a pilot scheme under the regional Mealtimes Matter initiative. Good nutrition and hydration is vital to physical and mental wellbeing, particularly when recovering from […]
Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Conor Mitchell from Dungannon Swifts on a long-term permanent deal. The 27-year-old moves to The Showgrounds having worked under new Manager Barry Gray at Warrenpoint Town for the last two seasons before moving to Stangmore Park last Summer. The former Northern Ireland Under-21 international […]
By Donal McMahon A major upgrade to a South Down sports facility is facing further delays after planners said part of it is “visually intrusive” and “would have a detrimental impact” on a local tourist attraction. The GAA and soccer pitch designs for Kilbroney Park, including the location of a changing room pavilion, have been with Newry, […]
Preparation is well underway for all out strike action next week among thousands of UNISON health and education workers. Industrial action committees meeting at UNISON Northern Ireland HQ today heard detailed reports of plans for extensive picket lines on January 18 at all the acute and community main health facilities. EA school based and headquarter […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 13 January 2024 P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 8 7 1 0 21 8 13 22 Cleary Celtic 7 7 0 0 24 2 22 21 Archview United 11 5 2 4 38 34 4 17 Camlough Rovers 11 4 2 5 24 22 […]
Payne, Mary – R.I.P. Late of 77 Second Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry. 12th January 2024 at Daisy Hill Hospital. Much loved mother of Dyvid and Tanya, devoted nanny to Christyl, Dominic, Eirinn and Fianna, beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Kathleen and dear sister of Donna, Stanley, Ronald and the late Patricia – R.I.P. Patricia’s […]
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