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On Sunday 19th June a male was assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel on Dominic Street, Newry around 820am during morning Mass. If you saw anything or have any information please call us on 101 and quote ref 511 190622 our tell us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111. ENDS
Blair (Bessbrook) Charlie “Jarlath” RIP, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, 23rd June 2022. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen, deeply devoted father to Caroline, Jarlath, Josephine, Louise and the late Ann RIP, cherished grandfather of Christopher, Stephen, Aaron and Sonia and greatgrandfather to Kayleigh and Amelia, brother of the late Ronnie […]
There was frustration at a recent meeting of the Park Stakeholders Forum, which was described by one participant as a “sham”. No councillors from Newry attended the meeting, which was chaired by a councillor from Crossmaglen. A spokesperson from Newry 2020, the group behind the campaign for a park, said it was clear that the […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated value of £100,000 following a search in the Bessbrook area on Friday, 24th June. A woman aged 31 arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and handling stolen property remains in custody, assisting with enquiries. Detective […]
Carol Macsween (nee O’ Connor), Carol – R.I.P. 27 Chequer Court, Newry. 23rd June 2022. Beloved wife of Ian and loving mother of Conor, Melissa and Rory. Carol’s remains are reposing at her son Rory’s home, 6 Fullerton Road, Newry from 12.00 noon today (Friday 24th June) until removal tomorrow (Saturday 25th June) at 10.15am, […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have welcomed the sentence handed down to Dawid Lukasz Mietus for the murder of Patrycja Wyrebek. The 25-year-old, who appeared at Laganside today, Thursday 23 June, was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years’ imprisonment, having pleaded guilty to murder. Patrycja Wyrebek, who was […]
14-year old Daniel Greer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia which has spread rapidly and aggressively. He is in hospital in Belfast undergoing very intensive chemotherapy. Daniel is now in a race against time to find a blood stem cell donor for a vital bone marrow transplant. The chances of getting a bone marrow […]
St Mary’s High School in Newry prides itself on the pastoral support it provides to all its pupils and being a place where past pupils can revisit and reflect positively on their time spent in the school. In order to learn effectively, children and young people require and deserve stability, to feel safe and to […]
Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was delighted to launch Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s summer activity programme. The Summer Programme is for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The programme includes everything from outdoor swimming, fishing camps to multi-sports sessions and pop-up play sessions. A Spokesperson for the council said: “Newry, Mourne and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the latest figures showing the north’s economy outperforming England, Scotland and Wales is more evidence that the protocol is working and creating jobs. The Sinn Féin Finance Minister said: “The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics in Britain for Quarter 3 of 2021 show that the north’s economy […]
Winning pupils from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual Youth Speak competition attended a special awards ceremony at Warrenpoint Town Hall on Friday 17 June. Environmental Youth Speak is a fun public speaking competition organised each year by the Council to encourage debate on sustainability issues. On presenting the winning pupils with their prizes, Council […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been operating artisan markets for several years with established markets taking place monthly in Downpatrick, Warrenpoint and Newcastle. Following successful pilots, the Council has now utilised the existing market space in John Mitchell Place and has established a monthly artisan market in Newry City, which takes place on […]
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