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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Defending Champions Cleary Celtic Set the Standard as New Carnbane League Season Begins

By Kevin McAteer As the countdown to the new Carnbane League season comes to an end, clubs across the region will once again dream of league titles, promotion, cup success and local bragging rights. After months of preparation, the wait is almost over, and the opening fixtures will provide the first glimpse of what promises […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Trust Awarded Baby Friendly Accreditation

The Southern Trust has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award for the Neonatal Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital and Special Care Baby Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Stage Three Accreditation through the charity UNICEF recognises that both facilities have achieved the highest standards of care, ensuring parents receive consistent support to develop close relationships […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Full Details for Newry Pride 2026 on August 22nd!

The Newry Pride parade will set off from Newry Leisure Centre at 1pm on August 22nd. Register for your group or club to walk via the online form https://forms.gle/3vthE12zAbE7oNzJ6 It will travel down Monaghan Street onto Merchants Quay and around Sugar Island, to its final destination Marcus Square where there will be a Party in the Square. Party all day in Marcus […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade

A Sinn Féin delegation consisting of Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr. Aidan Mathers have met with the Parades Commission to convey residents’ concerns ahead of parades in Newry.  A large parade of the Royal Black Institution is planned for Newry on August 29th.  Speaking after the meeting, Liz Kimmins MLA said: “We […]

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Community Constituency Housing Newry Newry and Armagh

Locals First Initiative: Urgent Investigation Needed into Newry, Mourne and Down Housing Executive Properties

Locals First Initiative is calling for an urgent, independent investigation into the condition of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s housing stock in Newry mourne and Down and whether some properties being allocated to vulnerable tenants are genuinely fit for habitation. Representatives from Locals First Initiative recently attended two properties that had been offered to vulnerable individuals […]

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Armagh Community Government Infrastructure Newry South Armagh Stormont

Translink Playing Huge Role In Success of The Fleadh – Kimmins

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked Translink staff for their efforts in delivering vital public transport services during The Fleadh.  She was speaking as she visited Laganside bus centre today with Translink’s new Chief Executive Gerard Carlin, where she met staff including bus and train drivers and those in the control centre, who are helping transport passengers to the city to experience the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Tackling Rising Anti-Social Behaviour Requires A Collective Effort – Cllr. Aidan Mathers

Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has called for a collective effort to tackle rising anti-social behaviour in Newry. After speaking with affected residents and businesses, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the recent increase in anti-social behaviour within our community and the very real impact it is having on local residents, services […]

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Community Constituency Housing Newry Newry and Armagh

Locals First Initiative: Greed Over Homes? How HMOs Are Pricing Local Families Out of Newry, Mourne and Down

By Locals First Initiative Across Newry, Mourne and Down, many local families believe they are being pushed out of the housing market. The continued growth of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is, they argue, reducing the number of homes available to buy or rent, making it increasingly difficult for young couples and families to remain […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Tandragee Fire

Police in Armagh are appealing for information and witnesses following a house fire in Tandragee. A report was received shortly after 3.20am this morning, Thursday 30th July, of a house on fire in the Mullavilly Heights area of the town. Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Camlough Lake Blue Green Algae Ahead of Water Festival

By Donal McMahon A Co Armagh lake set for major leisure investment has been closed to the public over blue green algae blooms ahead of an annual water festival.Camlough lake has been earmarked for a £4.6million water sport facility with builders awarded a contract to develop site earlier this year. However, recent heatwave conditions have […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Flood Protection Pilot Will Safeguard Local Businesses

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visited Newry to assess a pilot flood protection programme aimed at safeguarding local businesses from future flooding. Following localised flooding in late 2023 the Department for the Economy provided over £5m in targeted support to 100s of business affected in South Down and Armagh.  In 2026 the Department provided a further […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Businesses In Newry, Mourne & Down Among the Most Engaged In Succession Planning

Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are among the most engaged in Northern Ireland when it comes to succession planning, according to new research by Employee Ownership Ireland. A survey of businesses across Northern Ireland found that 68% of respondents in the Newry, Mourne and Down council area had considered succession planning, slightly above the […]