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Newry Business Woman Launches First Book

Introducing “Rosie and Sunny’s Adventure” – the delightful new children’s book by our very own local talent, Nicola Grant!  Captivating readers young and old, this heartwarming tale takes us on a journey with Alexandria, her two adorable pet rabbits Rosie and Sunny, and their magical adventures.  This enchanting story is the perfect addition to your […]

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Newry Southern Regional College Students Host Intergenerational Coffee Morning

Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, to quote a popular Christmas song, and with that, the most precious gift one can give is time.  This year Health and Social Care students at Southern Regional College’s Newry Model campus took a morning away from class to host local community groups, Sunshine Club and […]

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Men Armed With Hatchets Break Into Newry Home

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Newry on Tuesday evening, 12th December. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “It was reported that two men armed with hatchets entered a residential property in the Drumgullion Avenue area. “The victim told us that he had been asleep in bed just before 10pm […]

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Welcoming New International Doctors

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has hosted an event to welcome international doctors who have joined the organisation recently. Since October, a number of new medical colleagues from India have already arrived in the Trust, following a successful recruitment trip to Mumbai.  A total of 70 doctors across a range of grades and […]

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“Loughbrook Businesses Must Be Supported”: McNulty

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that businesses at Loughbrook Business Park must be supported.  Mr. McNulty was speaking after a fire devastated the Business Park last week. “It was shocking to see up close the scale of the damage at Loughbrook Business Park. I was on the ground on the morning […]

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Newry Council Admits Health and Safety Offences Arising From Death of Electrician at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

By Paul Higgins Newry, Mourne and Down District council today (tues) admitted health and safety offences arising from the tragic death of an electrician who was killed during a storm. At Newry Crown Court, a defence KC for NMD council asked for the two charges to be put again and there was a subsequent guilty […]

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Rebuilding Orthopaedic Surgery

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) service has been recognised by the Department of Health for their efforts to ensure that more patients waiting on joint procedures can have their surgery. Following a downturn in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team have been working tirelessly to rebuild and […]

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SEFA Payments Total £119,000 to Residents Affected by Flooding

Since the flooding emergency, which hit parts of our district from Monday 30 October, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has paid £119,000 through the Scheme of Financial Assistance (SEFA). The emergency funds are made available through the Department for Communities (DfC) and administered by Councils in response to the needs of householders across Northern […]

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Portrait of James Harshaw Donated to Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum has been honoured with a donation of a portrait miniature of James Harshaw, a leading local affairs figure in the mid-19th century from Donaghmore, near Newry. Executed in pencil, watercolour and gouache, the portrait miniature was donated by a descendent of the wider Harshaw family, Marjorie Harshaw-Robie, who lives in America. […]

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Council Announces Continued Support of Newry Chamber Music Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce their continued partnership and support of Newry Chamber Music. Formed by Camlough siblings, Joanne Quigley McParland and David Quigley in 2002, Newry Chamber Music (NCM) aims to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. NCM presents up to eight concerts per […]

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£16.2M Funding Unlocked For Newry City Park – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has hailed the unlocking of £16.2M in funding for the Newry City park project. The Newry City councillor said: “Today is a great day as the £16.2 million in funding that was allocated for the project by my colleague, Conor Murphy MLA as Finance Minister, is now available to spend, along with a […]

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Kimmins Expresses Concern at Adults With Learning Disabilities Being Overcharged In Trust

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said it is ‘deeply concerning’ that the Southern Health and Social Care Trust were found to be overcharging adults with learning disabilities for utility bills. The party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn the Trust has been overcharging adults with learning disabilities for utility bills. […]