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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Eve of Poll Statement by Nicola Grant

How the people of Newry vote on Thursday will determine the future of this city and its citizens for years to come. There is a lot that needs to be done and there are many important decisions to be taken. It is vital that the people we return as our Councillors do that in the […]

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Reports of Doctors Leaving Daisy Hill Deeply Concerning – Brady

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said news that a number of medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Reports that a number of medical personnel have ‘ended their tenure’ at Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. “More concerning is the claim that one of the […]

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SDLP Call for Chief Executive of Southern Trust to Resign Over Daisy Hill Hospital Issues

Newry and Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust to resign following the resignation of staff from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. Mr McNulty said: “The decision by the last two remaining stroke consultants to resign from Daisy Hill Hospital must now force the Chief Executive of […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Veteran SDLP Campaigner Frank Feely Urges Voters to Protect the Good Friday Agreement at the Polls This Thursday

Veteran SDLP campaigner and Newry’s first Mayor has urged voters to protect the Good Friday Agreement when the head to the polls on Thursday. He said: “I worked with the late Seamus Mallon and the late John Fee and many others to deliver the Good Friday Agreement and I firmly believe it is the only […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Tributes Pour In For Newry Legend Marty Lynch

Tributes have poured in following the passing of Newry legend Martin Lynch. The legends 4 Lyncho page took to social media: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of club legend Marty Lynch. Marty was a true inspiration, leader, competitor and an incredibly talented sportsman. He was also a key member […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Gala Ball Raises Amazing £44,000

The Southern Area Hospice Gala Ball took place on Friday 3rd March in the Canal Court Hotel, where over 300 guests attended the 51st annual fundraising event. After a 2-year break due to the pandemic, the event returned with huge success, having raised £44,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services. The evening began with music by John Cosgrove […]

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Grant Calls for Public Review of Gateway Project

“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Destroyed In Arson Attack

Police in Newry received a report of a fire at a business premises in the Park View area at approximately 12.45am on Saturday May 13th. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance and extinguished the blaze. Extensive damage was caused to the business and the front right window of the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Woman Wins Southern Area Hospice Rollover

Roisin McKeown from Newry has won the Southern Area Hospice Lottery rollover prize of £1,200 on Friday 28th April. Roisin, who has entered the weekly draw since it was first introduced in 1999 said about her win, ‘I’ve been donating to the Hospice for so long now that I forgot all about the monthly £4.34 donation to […]

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“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse!” – Aontu

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse” writes Aontú candidate Liam Reichenberg It is an enormous tragedy that so many people are disillusioned with the democratic process. Every day on the canvas trail I meet people who tell me they will not vote […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of John Paul White

White (Newry) John Paul died May 8th 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lynn and devoted father of Georgia, Grace, Jessie, Libby and Holly, son of the late Mary and John (Russell) R.I.P. and son-in-law of Donal and Marie. His remains will repose at his late residence, 14b Carrivekeeney Road, Newry, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Assault With Baseball Bat and Crowbars In Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an assault at the Cleary Crescent area of Newry on Sunday 23rd April. Detective Constable McGaffin said: “Shortly after 11am, it was reported that a number of males assaulted two men in their 20s outside a house in the area. It is believed that a baseball bat […]