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Crime Newry

Man in Hospital Following Newry Collision

The Dublin Road in Newry remains closed at this time following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at around 11.20pm on Saturday night. The male pedestrian is currently in hospital in a critical condition. Diversions are in place whilst enquiries are conducted at the scene and some delays are expected in the area. […]

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Newry

Saoradh Newry Slam Harassment of Spiking Victims Family

Caught on Camera!!!!! RUC Taunt and Harass Spiking Victims Family on Hospital Grounds “Send your mother our regards, we wish her well, the whole family” “Tell Stephen we were asking about him as well” – in reference to Saoradh’s Newry representative Stephen Murney “You’re not so brave now, you were the big man the other […]

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Business Newry

Get Your Gaming PC at Arcadian IT

Newry based business Arcadian IT has emerged as the number one spot within Newry and Mourne for gaming PCs. With the Christmas rush soon approaching and most people getting their high street vouchers in the post, Arcadian IT is the place to be this Christmas. A spokesperson for Arcadian said: “We are busy building gaming […]

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Business Newry

Forklift Training Centre Opens in Newry

A new forklift training centre has opened in Newry by local business the Compliance HQ. Based at the Itec business park on the Armagh road in Newry city, the company has now become the premier facility for forklift training, developing a forklift and mobile plant training centre. Speaking on the new training centre a spokesperson […]

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Business Newry Politics

Newry BID Offers Random Taps of Kindness

This weekend Newry BID will be out and about on the streets of Newry hosting its ‘Random Taps of Kindness’ initiative as part of the ‘TAP into Newry’ Campaign. TAP into Newry celebrates the arrival of the Spend Local High Street Voucher Card which started arriving through doors in recent weeks. Newry BID is encouraging […]

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Agriculture Newry Politics

Energy Crisis: Profiteering Drives Up Prices – Workers Party

We are in an energy crisis. Winter is around the corner and cold kills. For thousands of local families, single parents and lone pensioners, the immediate dilemma is whether to Heat or Eat. On top of the 25% of homes currently in fuel poverty thousands more are destined to become a further grim statistic. Many […]

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Agriculture Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Upgrades

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins is welcoming ESB replacing a number of EV charge points across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “ESB ecars is in the process of replacing 35 electric vehicle chargers across the north. These changepoints were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade. “They are now […]

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Community Newry

New Exhibition ‘The Legacy: Newry 1920 – 1930’ Opens at Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Oonagh Magennis officially opened the new temporary exhibition ‘The Legacy: Newry 1920 – 1930’ at Newry and Mourne Museum on Tuesday 26 October. The exhibition and accompanying publication is themed around material in the Museum’s Collection relevant to the period 1920 until 1930 and the explores […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Boylan Reiterates Call For Undergrounding of Interconnector

Speaking after the High Court in Belfast upheld the planning approvals granted in 2020, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said: “Local communities have repeatedly called for the undergrounding of the interconnector and it remains Sinn Féin’s position that the project should be undergrounded. “It is important that we have the infrastructure in place that allows us to […]

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Armagh Education Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty Backs NASUWT Calls to Remove Exemption of Teachers From Fair Employment Legislation

SDLP Education Committee member Justin McNulty MLA has backed calls from teaching union NASUWT to remove the exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation. Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “There is significant cross-party support to remove this outdated exemption, evidenced by the widespread support in the recent Assembly debate. “I am aware from […]

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Community Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down Season of Classes in Newry Town Hall

A short season of classes and workshops has been organised as part of a gradual re-opening of activities at Newry Town Hall. Tai Chi will be delivered by Petesy Burns who has tutored many in the art of Tai Chi, most recently delivering successful outdoor classes. Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which promotes […]

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Newry Politics

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald Officially Opens New Newry Office

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has officially opened the new office of Sinn Féin representatives Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP.  Speaking at the official opening, the Sinn Féin President said; “I’m delighted to officially open Liz and Mickey’s new office, right here in the heart of Newry. This office is already […]