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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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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

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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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

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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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

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 […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Gavin Toman

Toman (Camlough) Gavin RIP, passed away at home 30th December 2022. Beloved son of Pauline and the late Jimmy RIP, husband of Orla, deeply devoted Daddy to Rhys and Chloe, loving brother of Geraldine, James, Jennifer, Matthew and Daniel, dearest brother in law to Jerome, Laura, Paul and Anna, a cherished nephew, friend and neighbour. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Following €27,000 Cannabis Seizure

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit carried out an operation with HMRC, Thursday 22 December. Detective Inspector Sweeney said: “Three premises in the Newry area were searched and 1.5 kilos of cannabis, approximately €27,000, an estimated 2,000 cigarettes and an imitation firearm were seized. A 58 year old male was […]

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Armagh Man Charged With Stealing ATM at Fruitfields, Richill

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man appeared in court today (fri) accused of stealing a cash filled ATM in what a judge said was “clearly a sophisticated operation.” Newry Magistrates Court heard that “this operation took less than 60 seconds” for the stolen digger to drive across the forecourt, demolish the purpose built ATM building, […]

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Vehicles Set on Fire in Newry

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack on vehicles in the Lisgullion Park area of Newry in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 22 December. Sergeant Adams said: “Shortly before 3.30am, we received a report that two cars had been set on fire outside a residential property. “Luckily no one was injured […]