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Crime Newry

Gun Attack at Stream Street, Newry

Police in Newry are investigating a gun attack on a house in the Stream Street area of the city. It is believed that no-one has been injured in the attack. There is no more information at this time and a police investigation is ongoing. Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte condemned the attack and said she […]

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Community Newry Politics

Council Launches Corporate Plan 2021-2023

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published its second Corporate Plan, which covers the two-year period from 2021-2023. These are unprecedented and difficult times and the COVID-19 pandemic is greatly impacting upon everyone. The Council has therefore taken the decision to develop an interim two-year plan to ensure it can adapt and respond in […]

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Armagh Health Newry Politics

Coade Reaffirms Stay at Home Message

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has reaffirmed the message to stay at home during the Covid pandemic and only make journeys if absolutely necessary. Speaking on the issue Ms Coade said: “I was talking to a member of the public recently about all the things we were looking forward to post covid. Birthdays, […]

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Business Newry

Matt D’Arcy Irish Whiskey toasts £100,000 launch sales

The once world-famous Whiskey brand, D’Arcy’s Old Irish Whiskey, has enjoyed a spectacular return after a century with launch retail sales topping £100,000 in the Christmas trading period. Matt D’Arcy and Co was first established in 1817 in Newry, gaining a global reputation, before closing in 1918.   The brand has now been revived by local […]