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Savage to Leave Politics for Newry Chamber Role

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer. Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade said: “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer. He brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, and passion […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Tourism Signage Must Be Replaced – Harte

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has said that the inaccurate tourism signage which has been put up by DFI in Newry must be replaced.  The Sinn Féin chair of council said: “After a number of constituents made us aware of issues with these signs I contacted the Chief Executive of Council and urged her to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Ratepayers Deserve First Class Leisure Facilities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that ratepayers in Newry City deserve a first class leisure centre. Following a meeting with senior management in Council, Cllr Mathers said: “It was important that senior council officials heard directly from leisure centre users who are not getting the services or access to the facilities they are entitled […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Lurgan Newry Upper Bann Westminster

Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that news that 17,500 women are to receive letters from the Southern Trust to advise they will have their smear tests re-checked will cause significant distress to women affected. This process is part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. The DUP MP said: […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Euro 2028 Huge Opportunity For North

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said Ireland and Britain’s successful bid to host Euro 2028 is a huge opportunity for the North and the whole of the island. He was speaking after the joint bid was confirmed successful on Tuesday. Mr McNulty said that all relevant parties must commence discussions immediately to agree how […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Announce Newry Whiteline Picket In Support of Palestine

Saoradh in conjunction with the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association will be holding a Whiteline Picket on Saturday 14th October at 2pm in Monaghan Street, Newry, in solidarity with the people of Palestine.  The people of Gaza and the West Bank have come under intense Israeli shelling following the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Progress in Civic and Regional Hub Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for the Belfast […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Children and Young People Service Receives Kind Donation

The Southern Trust Children and Young People Service, recently received a donation Madlug bags for children in foster care to transport their belongings when moving into foster care or between foster care placements. Stella Kelly, Interim Assistant Director, Corporate Parenting in The Southern Trust said “Over the past 8 years the Southern Trust has continued to […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Women Must Be Supported as Thousands of Smear Tests Set to be Re-checked – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 7/10/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 7 October 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Greenfield Park 7 4 1 2 16 17 -1 13 Cleary Celtic 4 4 0 0 11 2 9 12 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (14) Charged In Newry Court with Attempted Murder of Child He Allegedly Sexually Abused

A 14-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court accused of trying to kill a child he allegedly sexually assaulted. Appearing at Newry Youth Court by videolink from the Juvenile Justice Centre, the defendant, who cannot be identified because of his age, was charged with four offences arising from an alleged incident on September 16 this year. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 7/10/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND JUNIOR CUP ROUND 2 TIES – SAT 7 OCTOBER 2023 – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Ballybot United     2  v  3   Aquinas II   at Jennings Park No. 1  (After extra time) Belfast Celtic YM   7  v   0   Greenfield Park   at Belfast Bloomfield II           1  v  3   Newry Celtic        at Belfast Camlough Rovers  4  […]