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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Saoradh National Chair & Partner Have Bank Accounts Frozen

The National Chairperson of the Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh, Stephen Murney, and his partner Cliodhna McCool are the latest Republicans to have their bank accounts frozen at the behest of MI5/PSNI. The activists who both hold separate current accounts with Nationwide were both notified on Wednesday [July 19th] that access to their accounts were restricted. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

McNulty Celebrates Bone Marrow Match For Local Boy

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has celebrated the news that a bone marrow donor has been found for local boy Bobby Browne. Mr McNulty said: “The Browne family have been in all of our hearts and minds as they’ve searched for a bone marrow match for their young son Bobby, and there will […]

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Community Newry

Saoradh Newry Protest at PSNI “Normalisation Stunt”

The Newry craobh of the Republican Party Saoradh has protested at another PSNI event on July 16th. On this occasion party activists targeted an event in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor. This charm offensive ploy took place under the auspices of “crime prevention” and “bike marking”. Party members observed the PSNI initially arriving at the location […]

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

McNulty Welcomes Progress on Casement Park

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of a procurement notice outlining proposed modification to the contract for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Mr McNulty said the publication of a VEAT notice by the Department for Communities was a welcome part of the journey toward delivering a new permanent home for the GAA in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Cashless Society: Follow the Money

By Nicola Grant The way we negotiate the exchange of goods and the payment of services has, for centuries, been determined by the prevailing economic system. From barter, to early coins, precious metals and coupons, to cash, cheques and increasingly digital payments. In every economic structure right through to today, the way we’ve paid for […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

All Four Unions Take Work to Rule Action From Monday July 17 After Four Months of Talks

By Donal McMahon Trade Unions at a Northern Ireland council are to take industrial action from next week following extensive talks failing to conclude an employment dispute. Members of GMB, NIPSA, Unite and SIPTU will begin a two week work to rule campaign at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) from July 17. The council […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Welcomes PSNI Engagement on Drink Spiking

SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has welcomed engagement from the local PSNI on drink spiking. It comes after Councillor Finn contacted local officers about her concerns following a number of reported incidents in the area. She welcomed the PSNI’s commitment to raise awareness on the issue. Councillor Finn said: “After contacting PSNI to raise my […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

3 Charged to Court with Newry Altercation

Police, investigating an altercation on Dominic Street in Newry on Saturday 15th July, have charged three people to appear at court. A man, aged 22, has been charged with a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified. A […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Businesses Raise £10,000 for PIPS

BID members CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors have raised an impressive £10,000 so far this year for their charity partner, PIPS Suicide Prevention. This accomplishment is the outcome of their dedicated teams’ fundraising endeavours and commitment to supporting PIPS Charity in the awareness of suicide and mental health. Renee Quinn, Executive Director at PIPS Charity said, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Summer Comedy Night at Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis Senior Ladies are excited to bring you our Summer Comedy Night at the Club! This summer we have an amazing line up of Micky Bartlett, Darren Matthews Comedy and MC McCooeys Newry . Saturday 29th July  Doors & Bar open at 7PM Thomas Davis Community Hub, Doran’s Hill, Newry Tickets available now – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thomas-davis-corrinshego-comedy-night-tickets-665226990837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Don’t […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Launches New Online Bin Calendar For 2023/24

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2023/24 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. Traditionally, the Council has delivered printed copies of the bin calendar to residents’ homes. However, […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Sponsor Best Apprenticeship Employer at Recent Greater Newry Business Awards

Southern Regional College were delighted to sponsor the ‘Best Apprenticeship Employer’ Award at the Greater Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday 15th June. Of the six businesses shortlisted, the outright winner this year was MJM Marine.  MJM Marine were recognised for fostering a nurturing learning environment with a clear […]