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Commemorating the second anniversary of its branch formation on 11th October 2023, IPSC Newry is hosting a march in Newry on Saturday 11th 2025 to mark 2 years of opposition both to the slaughter in Gaza and a century of Zionist Settler-Colonialism. The march will assemble on Clanrye Avenue at 12 noon by Jennings Park […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Council proposals to install automated water level monitoring at key sites across the Newry Canal catchment, describing the move as “an important measure to protect our communities from future flooding.” The new system will see monitoring equipment installed at Camlough Lake, Bessbrook Pond, Victoria Lock, and Donaghguy, providing real-time […]
Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling overturning historic convictions against Declan Murphy, now a Sinn Féin councillor, along with Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore. Reacting to the decision, Mr Hughes said: “I welcome this ruling by the Court of Appeal, overturning the wrongful convictions of these three […]
17th annual Midnight Memory Walk to take place on Saturday 27th September The family of a much-loved Camlough woman are encouraging people across the Armagh, Down, and Tyrone areas to take part in this year’s Midnight Memory Walk in aid of Evora Hospice. Proudly supported by McKeevers Chemists, the Midnight Memory Walk, now in its 17th year, takes […]
Stark statistics show that Newry, Mourne and Down, as a local government district, had the highest rate of fatal and serious collisions caused by speeding from 2019-2023. There were 36 Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions and 59 KSI casualties in the area during that five-year period. In a bid to raise road safety awareness […]
The SDLP council group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support the Council of Sanctuary proposal, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to ensuring that our district is a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive place for everyone who lives here, regardless of their background or nationality. In supporting this initiative, we are standing up […]
The SDLP has announced a reshuffle of its Official Opposition team in Stormont. Following the reshuffle, Mark H Durkan MLA becomes the party’s new spokesperson for Communities, Patsy McGlone MLA takes on the Justice portfolio, Daniel McCrossan MLA moves to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Justin McNulty MLA has taken up the Infrastructure brief. […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for coordinated government support for Sticky Fingers Arts in Newry, following a productive meeting with the Department for Communities facilitated by his office this week. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. McNulty praised Sticky Fingers as one of the region’s most vital and inspiring facilities for children […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the presence of PSNI officers filming demonstrators at a peaceful Palestinian solidarity protest in Newry, describing it as an unacceptable act of intimidation against those exercising their democratic rights. Councillor Mathers confirmed he raised the matter at the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) committee sub meeting […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the beginning of construction on a brand new play park in Derrybeg, describing it as a major boost for local families and children. The new facility is being delivered as part of the Council’s wider Play Park Strategy, and will replace the existing park, which had been in […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025 Fona CAB JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1B – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Ballybot United 0 v 3 Kilrea United at Jennings Park No.1 Church Street 0 v 8 Rosario YC at Jennings Park No.2 Killymoon Res 0 v 3 Newry Celtic at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown Rossowen 1 v 5 […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said that growing all-island trade highlights the real economic benefits of north–south cooperation, and reinforces the case for Irish Unity as a practical, forward-looking strategy. Following a constructive meeting with Trade NI and members of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, Dáire Hughes said: […]
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