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Saoradh Newry: The System Has Failed – Workers Rise!

Saoradh stands firmly with the health unions and the countless frontline workers now balloting for strike action across the occupied Six Counties. We extend our full solidarity to all those who keep our hospitals and care services running, the very backbone of our health system. These workers have endured years of underfunding, chronic understaffing, and […]

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

McNulty MLA Calls for Suicide Awareness Training for Frontline Workers

Justin McNulty SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh calls for urgent action to prevent suicide. In a recent Assembly Question, McNulty impressed upon the Executive Office the need to assess the merit of mental health and suicide awareness training for frontline staff. Suicide prevention charity, Samaritans gave evidence to an All-Party Group in Stormont on […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman Arrested Over Grossly Offensive Message of Fatal RTC

Police in Newry have arrested a 47-year-old woman on Thursday, 23rd October. The woman was arrested on suspicion of misuse of a public electronic network to send a grossly offensive message. This follows a road traffic collision in the Albert Basin area of the town on Wednesday, 8th October, where sadly a 67-year-old man passed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Appeal Following Newry Burglary

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at a house in Newry. Detective Constable Middleton said: “We received a report that sometime between 4.30pm and 7.30pm yesterday, Wednesday 22nd October, a property was entered in the Shandon Park area. “We understand entry was gained to the house via a back door. Enquiries […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber President’s Banquet 2025

Over 200 local business representatives attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet on Friday 17th October in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry kindly supported by the hotel, Wood Innovations and Ulster Bank, Principal Sponsors of the event which is one of the highlights of the business year in the city. The Chamber’s exceptional, inspirational and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man With Hatchet Arrested on Hill Street

Police in Newry received a report of a man carrying a hatchet in the Hill Street area, shortly after 1.15pm on Tuesday 21st October. Officers attended and arrested a 36 year old man. The man has since been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and will appear at court on a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Harte Welcomes Commencement of Works on Rathfriland Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the start of works on Rathfriland Road to construct a new pedestrian island. “I’m pleased to see this important project now underway. I have worked closely with the Department for Infrastructure to ensure the need for improved pedestrian safety on Rathfriland Road was recognised and prioritised. “This work […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Violent Altercation Involving Young Males at Local Shopping Centre

Police in Newry are investigating a violent altercation in the Buttercrane Centre and Francis Street, on Saturday 18th October. Inspector Ritchie said: “The altercation, involving a number of young males, occurred at around 5.40pm. Officers attended and arrested three males, two aged 17 and one aged 16, on suspicion of a number of offences including […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Quinn Welcomes DfI Commitment to Repair Bridge Wall and Deliver Rural Investment

Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has welcomed the start of repair works at Donnelly’s Bridge in Silverbridge, with contractors now on-site carrying out essential maintenance. “This is a positive development for the area, with work underway including de-vegetation, repointing, and structural scraping to restore the bridge. I’ve been engaging with the Department for Infrastructure in […]

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Business Newry

Bradley NI Rebrands to Simon Brien Bradley, Marking a New Chapter of Growth

Bradley NI has officially rebranded as Simon Brien Bradley, celebrating the launch with a ribbon-cutting at its newly rebranded Newry office. The move marks the start of an exciting new chapter of growth and expansion for the well-established Co. Down firm. Through this franchise partnership, Bradley NI’s three offices in Newry, Warrenpoint and Newcastle will […]

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Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry TV Company Produces New Daniel O’Donnell Series For TG4

OPRY le DANIEL ar Thuras, TG4 television’s highest rating country music series of concerts, returns with a brand new series on Tuesday 28th October at 9.30pm. The hugely popular series from the Newry-based multi award-winning Big Mountain Productions for TG4, will offer six music filled shows, and a further two compilation programmes running across eight […]

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

McNulty Welcomes Support For Hosting Women’s World Cup

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has welcomed moves to bring the 2035 Women’s World Cup to the North. He said the tournament would encourage a new generation of young women to take up sport and would bring significant benefits to the local economy. Justin McNulty MLA said: “Hosting matches in a future Women’s […]