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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant Calls For Two Child Benefit Cap to Be Scrapped

Nicola Grant Workers Party Representative is hoping that the Labour Party conference delegates will pass motions brought by Trade Unions and Labour Party branches to scrap the two-child benefit cap will be carried by an overwhelming majority. To show the Chancellor and Prime Minister, they are not prepared to continue with policies that leave children […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Digital ID Proposals a Threat to Irish Citizens and Good Friday Agreement – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has criticised the British Prime Minister’s proposal to introduce a mandatory digital ID card. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “No matter how the British Prime Minister tries to dress this up, this proposal is an attack on the core of the Good Friday Agreement. “The idea that Irish citizens […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Josephine Harbinson

Harbinson née Jackson (Bessbrook) Josephine RIP, passed away peacefully 27th September 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved wife to Paddy, deeply devoted Mummy to David and James, much loved daughter of Kevin and Ann, dearest nanny to Lily-Rose, a dear cousin, niece, friend and neighbour. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed on Sunday morning. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested on Suspicion of Attempting to Obtain Property by Deception, Possession of articles for use in fraud, Kidnapping, Human Trafficking and Fraud by False Representation

Police in Newry have made three arrests after concerned staff at a building society contacted police about an attempted transaction which roused their suspicions. Detective Inspector Keon said: “We were contacted by staff at the building society yesterday, Friday 26th September, after they used Banking Protocol legislation in order to ask a number of questions of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Aidan Mathers Opens Communities Leading Change Event In Newry

Speaking after delivering both the opening and closing remarks at this evening’s Communities Leading Change event in Newry, Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers described it as a fantastic display of local energy, ideas, and leadership. “This has been a brilliant evening for Newry. What we saw tonight was community power in action — people stepping […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry Council Releases Q & A on City of Sanctuary Status

By Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering joining the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’. This means as a local authority we are committed to being welcoming and fair to everyone in the community. The proposal is for Newry, Mourne and […]

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UN Report Establishes Definitive Confirmation of Genocide By Israel – Hughes

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes, has said that a report issued through the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is definitive confirmation that the Israeli state is involved in genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The report by ‘The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

New Term, New Opportunities at Southern Regional College

September has brought a change in the weather with colder days and a lot more rain, but that has not dampened spirits amongst students starting the new academic year at Southern Regional College’s Newry campuses. September has seen students bound through the doors as more and more young people ….and adult returners, take up opportunities […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Palestine: Newry IPSC to Commemorate Branch Formation

Commemorating the second anniversary of its branch formation on 11th October 2023, IPSC Newry is hosting a march in Newry on Saturday 11th 2025 to mark 2 years of opposition both to the slaughter in Gaza and a century of Zionist Settler-Colonialism. The march will assemble on Clanrye Avenue at 12 noon by Jennings Park […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Feehan Welcomes Investment In Automated Water Level Monitoring to Protect Newry Communities

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Council proposals to install automated water level monitoring at key sites across the Newry Canal catchment, describing the move as “an important measure to protect our communities from future flooding.” The new system will see monitoring equipment installed at Camlough Lake, Bessbrook Pond, Victoria Lock, and Donaghguy, providing real-time […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Welcomes Quashing of Convictions of Three Men

Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling overturning historic convictions against Declan Murphy, now a Sinn Féin councillor, along with Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore. Reacting to the decision, Mr Hughes said: “I welcome this ruling by the Court of Appeal, overturning the wrongful convictions of these three […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Family Pays Tribute to Beloved Mum by Supporting Evora’s Midnight Memory Walk

17th annual Midnight Memory Walk to take place on Saturday 27th September The family of a much-loved Camlough woman are encouraging people across the Armagh, Down, and Tyrone areas to take part in this year’s Midnight Memory Walk in aid of Evora Hospice. Proudly supported by McKeevers Chemists, the Midnight Memory Walk, now in its 17th year, takes […]