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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 16/05/26

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 12 – SAT 16 MAY 2026 TUES 12 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2 v 3 Newry Celtic at Olympic Park THURS 14 MAY 2026 – SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL– KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Mayobridge 2 v 0 Church Street at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 16 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP SEMI-FINALS […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Power Tools Stolen at Train Station

Police in Newry are investigating a theft which occurred on Thursday 7th May 2026 in the car park at Newry Train Station. Sometime between the hours of 07:40 – 20:10 a black coloured Toyota Hilux pick-up truck has been broken into and numerous power tools stolen from the rear of the truck.  Were you in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Admits Responsibility For Fatal Workplace Accident

By Paul Higgins A Co Down man has entered a guilty plea to the manslaughter of a man who was tragically killed in a workplace accident. Appearing in the dock of Newry Crown Court, 52-year-old Walter Manley was re-arraigned on the two charges against him. Manley, from Loanda Crescent in Newry, entered a guilty plea […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Hairdressing Students Aim for Success at WorldSkills UK Regional Qualifier

Six talented hairdressing students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus are gathering kit bag essentials as they head to compete in the regional qualifiers for WorldSkills UK later this month.   After successfully completing the initial entry stage assessment, which challenged entrants to create a fashionable festival-inspired look for long hair, the six students […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry South Down

Breaking Barriers: Future Female Engineers Gather at SRC

Secondary school pupils from St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry, St Mary’s High School Newry and St Catherine’s College Armagh attended a special ‘Females in Engineering’ event at Southern Regional College’s Newry West Campus on Wednesday 29th April 2026. The event featured speakers from the College’s championship winning STEM Racing Car team, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Game On: Boost for Local Girls’ Football, as McDonald’s Newry Teams Up with the CGYL

McDonald’s Newry announces an exciting new partnership with the Carnbane Girls Youth League, further strengthening its commitment to supporting grassroots football and the continued growth of the girls’ game locally. The partnership will officially launch this June, with McDonald’s Newry sponsoring the upcoming Carnbane Girls Youth League Festival Day — a key event that will […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Upper Bann

Time to Prepare for Irish Reunification – Murphy

Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Students Triumph with Second Consecutive Generation Chef Win

Southern Regional College (SRC) Professional Cookery and Hospitality students triumphed for a second year running at the Northern Ireland Generation Chef finals.  The grand final, held at SRC’s Newry East campus on Thursday 30th April 2026, was scrutinised by a panel of six industry judges, comprising four chefs from industry giants Hastings Hotels, Regency House, TMR […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Council Continues Major Investment In Play Parks Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing with its investment programme to refurbish and enhance play parks across the district, with a series of major upgrades now completed as part of its ongoing Play Strategy 2024–2029. The most recent phase of works has delivered improved facilities at Bishop’s Court in Ballyhornan, Derrybeg in Newry […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Health In The City Now Underway Across Newry

Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May. The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking place […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT BESSBROOK/CAMLOUGH DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK THIS MAY

Local groups and charity partners have officially launched this year’s Bessbrook/Camlough Darkness into Light walk, which will take place on Saturday 9 May at 4:15am in Derramore Woods, Bessbrook. Now in its seventh year, the annual early morning walk has raised just under £100,000 to date in support of PIPS Hope and Support, helping provide […]

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Sport Newry

Carnbane League Results – 2/5/26

SAT 2 MAY 2026 – NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 4 SEMI-FINAL – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 0 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 2 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIES CUP ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland       2 v 5 Villa Rovers at Olympic Park Orchard United 0 v 3 Rossowen at […]