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By Donal McMahon The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants” into the district. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee approved a proposal on Monday (June 16) to become a ‘City of Sanctuary’. This would see the […]
By Donal McMahon A South Down forest park has taken a significant step forward to being Northern Ireland’s first tree top walk attraction. Castlewellan Forest Park is promoted on Tourism NI’s website as having one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe with incredible panoramic views Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) […]
By Donal McMahon Restoration works for Newry Ship Canal have been approved. The 300 year old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals in Europe. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee signed off on a budget for […]
By Donal McMahon A collective unionist attempt to ‘call in’ a council’s bi-lingual sign strategy has failed to gather support amid concerns of “persistent inequality”.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved joint Irish and English gateway signs for almost 90 communities in its authority. In opposition the DUP walked out of the chamber […]
Newry Chamber was delighted to host the NI Digital Marketing Conference on Thursday 12th June in Canal Court Hotel, Newry, kindly supported by Southern Regional College and IRP Commerce which was attended by 150+ business representatives from the Greater Newry Area and beyond. The digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving at an unprecedented rate, and the conference provided […]
Detectives in Newry are renewing their appeal for information after a reported fire in the Killeen School Road area of Newry during the early hours of this morning, Monday, 16th June, led to the discovery of a suspicious device. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At approximately 3:15am, we received a report of a fire at business […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Ardmore Road has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 0.65 kilometres of the Ardmore Road on the outskirts of Newry, commencing from its junction with A28 Belfast Road to a point 650 metres along Ardmore Road. The Infrastructure Minister […]
Following the sold-out success of their first wellness collaboration, Finegan & Son, based in Newry City Centre and Revive Saunas, Rostrevor are thrilled to announce an immersive nature-and-nourishment experience on Saturday, June 28th. Set against the stunning local landscape, including the beautiful Slieve Roosley this unique event offers guests a rejuvenating combination of sunset sauna […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]
JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one personal injury specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of their new Associate Directors across multiple departments within the business. These appointments reflect JMK’s ongoing commitment to developing and deepening their leadership team, to help support their business growth as well as the people themselves. The new Associate Directors bring […]
By Compare NI New figures have revealed the MOT test centres with the worst pass rates across Northern Ireland. The car insurance experts at CompareNI.com have ranked which Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres motorists are least likely to pass. Over the past year, Coleraine had the lowest pass rate for private cars out of all […]
Sarsfield (Newry) Michael “Mickey” RIP, passed away 13th June 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Southern Area Hospice. Dearly beloved husband of the late Winnie RIP, loving Daddy to Noleen (Raymond), Brian (Janine), Emma (Chris), Adele (Rachael), Melissa (Gemma) and the late Michael RIP, caring Granda to Sarah, Michael, Jodi, Kayleigh, Caoimhe, Joe, […]
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