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Feehan Urges Council to Realise Potential of Newry Canal

SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has urged council to realise the huge potential that exists around Newry Canal. Councillor Feehan is bringing a motion to council on Monday evening calling for the regeneration of the canal. He is proposing council write to councils across Ireland and Britain who have experience developing waterways and to UK, […]

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Employ Me Programme Marks Milestone with 1,700 Participants Supported

Launched in 2022 the Employ Me programme has had a massive impact on community residents within the Newry, Mourne and Down District, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Councils.  At the celebration event on Southern Regional College’s Newry campus on Tuesday 27th March, programme partners and guests came together to celebrate the vast impact of the […]

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Hughes Slams Latest Round of British Government Austerity Cuts

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has slammed the latest round of British government austerity cuts. Speaking after the British Chancellor, in her Spring Statement, announced billions of spending on British militarisation funded by cuts to essential welfare and international aid, Dáire said; “It is astonishing at a time when public services […]

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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh

Conor Murphy to be a Strong Voice for Ireland In Strasbourg

Sinn Féin has nominated its Seanad Leader Conor Murphy to be appointed to the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), based in Strasbourg. PACE, established in 1949, is the oldest international parliamentary assembly comprised of democratically elected representatives. It plays a critical role in upholding human rights, democracy, and […]

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Giant Adventures Await in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion

The Giant Adventures Series is back for 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of immersive tourism events to Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Designed to captivate both visitors and locals, this trio of unforgettable experiences celebrates the region’s rich mythology, music, food and breathtaking landscapes.   The 2025 series kicks off with Wake the Giant […]

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Councillor Pay to Rise By 5%

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the Executive has agreed an increase of 5% to the basic allowance for local councillors with effect from 1 April 2025. The Minister also said that he will amend the legislation to permit his department in future to determine the rate of the basic allowance to be paid […]

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Minister Kimmins Outlines Commitment to Irish Language

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]

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Newry Man Jailed For Drug Dealing and Money Laundering

Rory Trainor appeared before Londonderry Crown Court, 25 March, having been charged with numerous offences linked to EncroChat, an encrypted phone network used by criminals.   The investigation and sentencing stems from Operation Venetic which, led by the National Crime Agency and backed by European law enforcement agencies, successfully infiltrated the EncroChat network. The 48-year-old defendant, from Newry, […]

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Newry: Kimmins Announces £220,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Hill Street

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Hill Street, Newry has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of Hill Street from Abbey Way/Kilmorey Street junction through to O’Hagan Street. Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Newry area which will deliver significant benefits for […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 19/3/25

RESULTS:  19–03-2025 (Wed)  Dalata Hotel Group Ulster GAA Football U20 Championship Group A Round 1 Brewster Park 19:30 Fermanagh 1-10   1-18 Donegal Burren 19:30 Down 0-11   3-15 Tyrone 22–03-2025 (Sat)  Ulster GAA Football Minor League Round 3 Antrim GAA 14:00 Antrim 1-07   2-16 Tyrone Abbey Park 14:00 Armagh 0-08   1-04 Monaghan P.J. Duke […]

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Students From Newry Celebrate Success at Ulster University Business School 2025 Awards Ceremony

Two students from Newry have picked up Awards at Ulster University Business School’s Excellence Awards, led by the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing. Ciaran Rafferty, a BSC Hons Marketing undergraduate student received the Chartered Institute of Marketing Award for Excellence for the Best student performance in a final year module. Katie McKee, also from […]

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McKenzie Shines For Newry Under 14s Against Battling Inst

McKenzie shines for Newry Under 14s against battling Inst Newry welcomed Instonians to Telford Park at the weekend for a pulsating encounter. Both sides were very excited pre-match and eager to show their wares nearing the end of the season Newry won the coin toss and decided to receive the kick off. Both side got […]