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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Violet Hill Burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Violet Hill Avenue area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday January 17th. Inspector Porter said: “We received a report at 6am that a property had been broken into. The suspect entered the house via the back […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Closure of Local Paper a True Loss for the Community – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the closure of the Newry Reporter, one of Ireland’s longest running local papers, is a true loss for the whole community. The Newry & Armagh MP said: “I was shocked to learn earlier this week that the Newry Reporter would be stopping circulation at the end of […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Election 2023 Elections Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Council Opens Up Public Buildings as Fuel Costs Rise

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is offering some of its public buildings as warm shelter for anyone unable to afford the increasing cost of home heating this winter. The ‘Open House’ initiative began its roll out in December, with Newry and Kilkeel Leisure Centres, Down Arts Centre, the Market House in Ballynahinch and Warrenpoint […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

32 Year Old Extradited from USA for Newry Drug Offences

A 32-year-old man was extradited from the United States of America to Northern Ireland today by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, Monday 16th January. The man was arrested in the USA by virtue of an extradition request sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in relation to a number of […]

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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics

Major Cross-Border Trade Conference Launches

A major Cross Border Trade Conference, jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers and with sponsors including InterTradeIreland, has been launched for 2023.  It will be held on Wednesday 8th March (9am to 1pm) at the Carrickdale Hotel and will focus on future business opportunities.  It is free to attend. Case studies will demonstrate how […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Robbery

Police investigating a report of a robbery in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, January 15, have arrested a man. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported just before 2.25am that a man forced entry to a staff-only area in entertainment premises in the Margaret Square area, before telling a female member […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 14/1/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 14 January 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 13 11 1 1 39 18 21 34 Camlough Rovers 10 5 3 2 15 10 5 18 Newry Celtic 9 5 0 4 23 13 10 15 Cleary Celtic 6 4 2 0 15 10 5 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage at Newry Church

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a church in the Dublin Road area of Cloghogue, Newry on Friday, 13th January. Inspector Kelly Gibson said: “We received a report around 9am on Friday, 13th January that six windows in the church and four of an outside toilet had been smashed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 14/1/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 14 JANUARY 2023  MU SHIELD RESCHEDULED ROUND 4 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Cleary Celtic     8  v   1   Cookstown RBL Swifts  at Olympic Park   PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park   0   v     1   Newry Celtic   at Jennings Park No. 2           Rossowen            3    v     0   Ballybot United  […]

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

McNulty Welcomes Major Investment for Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a £9.2 million investment in Daisy Hill Hospital from the Department of Health. Mr McNulty said: “This long overdue investment in Daisy Hill will provide a significant boost to our hospital. The investment will enable the installation of an MRI Suite at Daisy […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Stormont

£9 million Upgrade to Daisy Hill – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of £9 million to upgrade the power supply in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Confirmation that the power supply at Daisy Hill Hospital will be upgraded as part of a £9 million investment is welcome news.  “This will transform facilities at the […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Reporter to Close After 155 Years

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]