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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Urgent Action Needed to Address Parking Pressures at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Hospitals

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for immediate and coordinated action from both the Department of Health and the Department for Infrastructure to address the ongoing lack of car parking at Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital, warning that current capacity is failing patients, visitors, and frontline staff. In a series of Assembly Questions, […]

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Armagh Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Courts Clear on Sean Brown Inquiry

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a Court of Appeal decision to affirm a High Court ruling that the UK Government must hold a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. Mr. McNulty and SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone attended court with the Brown family on Friday. UK Secretary of […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Calls for Urgent Action on Cross-Border Healthcare Support as Public Desperation Grows

Newry & Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Minister of Health to provide an urgent update on the reintroduction of the Cross-Border Reimbursement Scheme amid a surge in public enquiries from individuals facing unacceptable waits for NHS surgical treatment. Mr. McNulty, who has tabled an urgent Written Assembly Question pressing the Minister […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Cashless Society Is Dangerous for Working Class

Commenting on the blackouts that took place in Spain and Portugal Nicola Grant Workers Party representative said this major event should serve as a warning to working class people about the dangers inherent in a cashless society. The blackouts flagged up the profound consequences of being reliant on technology to access goods and service. Nicola […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

King In as Newry City First Team Manager

Newry City AFC are pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart King as First Team Manager. Stuart comes with a wealth of experience both as a player and as a manager, we trust he will be an excellent fit at The Showgrounds. Stuart commented “I am delighted to be at The Showgrounds, it’s been going […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Attempted Robbery at Monaghan Street Casino With Knife

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in Newry on Sunday evening, 27th April. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At approximately 9.55pm, a man aged in his mid-20s entered a casino in the Monaghan Street area of the city, armed with a blade. “He confronted a staff member with the blade and demanded […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mary McManus

McManus (Newry/Warrenpoint) 26th April 2025, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital in the presence of her loving family after a long illness, Mary, dearly loved wife of Dominic Bradley, loving mother of Christopher, much-loved sister of Gerry and beloved daughter of the late Maureen and Patrick McManus. 27, Ashton Heights, Newry and formerly of Warrenpoint. Ar […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Every Person Has The Power To Be A Light Against The Dark’

The Bessbrook/Camlough annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 10th May Derramore Forest Park.  The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk, part of a series of similar events  which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight suicide and also remember loved ones lost to suicide.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 26/4/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 2 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Artie Green Park NEWRY AOH CUP SEMI-FINAL – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Camlough Rovers 2 v 5 Villa Rovers at Jennings Park No.1 SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL CUP SEMI-FINALS – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Orchard United 1 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry’s Arts Legacy Must Be Protected – Finn

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has reiterated her calls for the late great Sean Hollywood’s name to be maintained as works progress on a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry. The Newry City Councillor explained, “Born in 1943, Sean Hollywood was an extremely well-renowned actor within the theatrical circles of Newry and beyond, working diligently […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Recognise Opportunities of Investment In Public Transport

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an increase in the use of bus and rail services across the North but urged the Executive to invest in public transport and harness the opportunity it offers. It follows confirmation from Translink that they have recorded an additional three million passenger journeys for 2024/25, resulting […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 20 Yr Old Girl Robbed as Car Followed Her

Detectives in Newry are investigating after a young woman was robbed on the Tandragee Road in the city last night, Thursday 24 April. The victim, who is 20 years old, left the Damolly Retail Park in her vehicle at around 11.10pm and was driving in direction of the Fiveways Roundabout when she noted another vehicle […]