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Chairperson Announces Charity Ball to Support Chosen Charities

The date and venue has been set for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson’s Charity Ball to help continue to raise vital funds for his Chosen Charities. This fabulous evening of glamour, fine dining and entertainment will take place on Friday 3 February 2023 in The Canal Court Hotel in Newry will support: The […]

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Derrybeg Community Association Slam Outside Anti-Community Elements

Derrybeg Community Association have condemned outside Anti-Community elements for being behind a serious incident in the estate over the weekend.  Speaking from the Derrybeg community centre, local community worker and secretary of the local community association Stephen Murney said “The perpetrators responsible for this reckless act were not from this area but nonetheless they caused […]

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‘Reconsider Funeral Charge’ – Grant

Newry Cathedral Parish has been urged to reconsider its decision to impose a charge of £350 on bereaved relatives for the use of the church for funeral services. The call comes from Workers Party representative Nicola Grant after the parish notified local funeral directors of the additional charge. ” I have contacted the parish to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

“Death Tax” Only the Beginning of Newry Cathedral Parish Charges

By Kevin McAteer Despite the recent news of extra funeral charges by Newry Cathedral Parish at the cost of £350 for the use of the chapel and a priest. It seems Newry Cathedral Parish is “hell bent” on charging the public extra for Weddings, Holy Communions, Confirmations and Baptisms. The dreaded death tax by Newry […]

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Mathers Condemns Anti Social Behaviour in Derrybeg

Sinn Féin representative, Aidan Mathers has condemned the serious anti-social behaviour in Derrybeg last night. The Newry City representative said: “Last night there was a car stolen in the Newry area and driven recklessly through Derrybeg. “A number of local people had their own cars damaged by this thoughtless act. “This is serious anti social […]

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Bereaving Families to Be Charged £350 to Bury Loved Ones in Newry Area!

By Kevin McAteer Clanrye News and Sport can exclusively reveal that Newry Cathedral Parish has written to local funeral directors telling them that they intend to charge mourning families £350 to use their chapels during funerals. After speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a number of local funeral directors have indicated that they received a […]

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Tory Government Savings in Reduced Energy Support Should be Given to Restored Executive – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said money being saved by the Tory government in reduced energy support to households here should be used to help people to make modifications to their homes to reduce their energy bills permanently. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “From 1st January people in the north are getting a lower level of support than that provided […]

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Mathers Condemns Newry Armed Robbery

Sinn Féin representative Aidan Mathers has said that news of an armed robbery at a premises in Newry this morning is shocking. The Newry City representative said: “I am shocked to hear about the robbery of a premises on Patrick Street in Newry today “A man entered the shop and threatened a female member of […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Armed Robbery at Commercial Premises in Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Patrick Street area of Newry on Tuesday 3rd January. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At around 8am, it was reported that a man entered a shop in the area. He produced a knife and threatened a female member of […]

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Man Dies Following Vehicle Collision in Newry

A man has sadly passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Old Dublin Road in Cloghoge, near Newry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The collision occurred shortly before 6.40am today, Monday 2nd January. The road remains closed at this time as police enquiries continue, and motorists are asked to […]

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Carnbane League Fixtures – 7/1/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Newry Celtic v 4th Newtownabbey OB at Jennings Park No. One Warrenpoint Town Res v Cleary Celtic at Milltown, Warrenpoint PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cartwheel United v Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Rossowen v Greenfield Park at Kilbroney Park Villa Rovers […]

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Dozens of Republicans Have Charges Dropped at Newry Court

In October 2019 Republicans gathered in Newry for the National Hunger Strike Commemoration. This event alternates host venues annually, and notification of organisers’ intentions was lodged with the Parades Commission. A spokesperson for Saoradh said: “As our plans became public knowledge the predictable unionist hysteria kicked in. Not only from the DUP, UUP and TUV […]