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Newry,Mourne and Down Council Workers Confirm Industrial Action

Industrial action by members of all four trade unions at council proceeds after management renege on commitment to partnership-based job evaluation process Trade unions at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council confirmed that industrial action is to commence at the local authority body. The action is set to commence with a work-to-rule by members of […]

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Community Craigavon Health Newry

Milestone Marked for Virtual Visiting Service

Over 20,000 virtual visiting calls have been facilitated by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Virtual Visiting service. The service continues to play a vital role when it comes to enabling loved ones to stay connected and complements the return to inpatient visiting. Mairead Casey, Virtual Visiting Co-Manager, said: “This initiative was first introduced […]

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Kearns Welcomes £220,000 for Temporary Community Space at Newry Park Site

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed £220,000 from the Department for Communities to set up a temporary community space at the Newry City park site. The Newry City councillor said: “The £220,000 from the Department for Communities will be used for resurfacing, supplying electricity and water to the site and putting more storage in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Trek Mt Toubkal- Morocco for Southern Area Hospice Services

Southern Area Hospice Services want you to join them on their next overseas Trekking Challenge in Morocco, summiting North Africa’s highest peak from 21st to 26th September 2024. Participants will take on the challenge of trekking for 3 days through the Atlas Mountains to summit its highest peak, Mount Toubkal (4,167m).  You will experience stunning […]

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

Celebration of Dragons in the Hills as Project Comes to an End

Over the last three years, the Dragons in the Hills project has sought to discover more about Northern Ireland’s little dragons – our three native amphibians and reptiles: common frog, common lizard and smooth newt. The project, which is led by Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes Investment for Key Health Projects In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the purchase of the Monaghan Row site, along with investment to purchase the Abbey Way site, are key steps in securing the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin MP said: “The news that the Monaghan Row site has now been bought by the trust is very […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Investment Plans for Daisy Hill Hospital Welcomed by Future Group

The Daisy Hill Future Group have welcomed the announcement that Newry Mourne and Down Council’s Monaghan Row site has been bought by the Southern Trust to support the expansion of clinical services at Daisy Hill Hospital.  This investment has been hailed by the Future Group as a very significant step forward in securing the future […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 1/4/23

AOH CUP ROUND 1 –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm – ALL GAMES PLAYED TO A FINISH Archview Utd      1   v    2    Greenfield Park Ashgrove Rovers 3  v    1    Ballybot United Ballyholland          P  v   P     Grasshoppers     POSTPONED (Waterlogged pitch) Cleary Celtic       10  v   1    Newry Rovers                                      Millburn United  2   v   3   Church Street  Newry Celtic  […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

SEUPB Must Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding for Urban Sports Track

Sinn Féin has said that the SEUPB must urgently reconsider their decision to withdraw funding for the Urban Sports Track in Newry.  Geraldine Kearns, one of Sinn Féin’s councillors for Newry city has said:  “The decision by SEUPB to withdraw funding for this project, citing concerns about meeting the timeline for the project is deeply […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested at Damolly Retail Park in Newry

A 30 year old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including disorderly behaviour and assault on police in the vicinity of Damolly Retail Park at around 12.30 this afternoon. He remains in custody at present. ENDS

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

Newry Business Woman Nicola Grant Standing as Workers Party Candidate in May’s Council Elections

Announcing her candidacy she explained that her campaign slogan will be ‘Putting Class Back Into Politics’ Nicola who will contest Newry DEA is highly critical of the records of the major parties and what she described as their contempt for working people and their families and the everyday problems that they face. “The only things […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Social Enterprise NI Host ‘Dragons Den’ Event in Newry

By Columba O’Hare A Dragons Den event like no other, from honey bees to extra cash prizes for the shortlisted finalists. A day to remember for all those that took part. Sincere thanks and gratitude go to the people who supported the Social Enterprise NI event and made it such a success. Congratulations to all […]