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Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors. The news was confirmed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister. “The appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors is welcome,” said the Newry Armagh MP Dáire […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the opening of the new IncredABLE Café in Newry, describing it as a “fantastic initiative” that promotes inclusion, opportunity, and community spirit. Located in Newry Leisure Centre, the café offers a welcoming space for the public while creating meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Following […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. Minister Kimmins said: “There is too much at stake for us not to appeal the recent court judgement about this regionally significant infrastructure project. I am prepared to do everything within my power to save lives […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support World Breastfeeding Week, which takes place annually in the first week of August. The initiative, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and global health partners, highlights breastfeeding as a key pillar for lifelong health, child development and social equality. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits […]
Budding photographers across the district are reminded to capture their unique perspective of our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty before 15 August. Each year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosts an amateur photography competition to highlight the splendour of the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The winning photographs from across The […]
On 20 July 2025, Local Newry Artist (Joe Galbraith) painted Divis Mountain during a four-hour outdoor challenge on Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 in association with ” Feile An Phobail”. Working from his signature blend of realism infused with contemporary elements, he aimed to translate the mountain’s austere, shifting moods into a painting that […]
Aontú representative in South Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has warmly welcomed the news that Ireland is to host the 2028 World Tae Kwon Do Championships. “This is fantastic news for the development of the sport in Ireland. North and south, Ireland has much to offer the world as a host for major sporting competitions such as […]
Funeral notice for the late Mark Hughes – R.I.P. Hughes, Mark – R.I.P. 20 Cottage Road, Killean and formerly Hill Head Road, Newry. 22nd July 2025. Beloved fiancé of Karen, father of Mark, Mairead and Ellie. Mark’s remains will repose in McGennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this evening (Friday 25th July) […]
Northern Ireland is facing a housing emergency of historic proportions. With homelessness rising, social housing waiting lists surging, and affordability worsening, families and individuals are struggling to find safe and permanent shelter. Housing Demand Soars As of 31st March 2025, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) waiting list reached 49,083 households an increase of around 25% since […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that any plans for a band parade in Bessbrook must fully take into account the rights and needs of local residents, particularly around access for carers, domiciliary workers, and emergency services. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I’ve been in contact with the Parades Commission to relay a number […]
Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland on Sunday, 20th July have charged three people to court. A 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, theft, theft of a vehicle and robbery, with a 25-year-old woman charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, robbery, […]
Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland yesterday, Sunday 20th July, have made three arrests. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We received a report just after 9.10pm that a woman with facial injuries had been found by a member of the public in the Newry Street area. “Police attended and spoke with the woman, aged in […]
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