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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant Calls on Department to Act on Road Safety

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon the Department for Infrastructure to act now on a Road Safety issue that has been ongoing for many years without resolution. She has highlighted the serious situation at Five Ways particularly in relation to access in and out of Damolly Retail Park on to the Armagh  Road. […]

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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry & Dundalk Chambers’ Host 10th Annual Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference

Over 250 business representatives from across the island of Ireland were in attendance at the 10th Annual Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ on Tuesday 4th March in the Carrickdale Hotel. This conference was supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Louth County Council, InterTradeIreland, Louth Local Enterprise Office, Dundalk […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Strengthen Commitment to Developing Legal Talent with Five New Graduates

JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one personal injury law firm, is proud to announce the addition of five talented graduates to its growing team. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to fostering the next generation of legal professionals. The five new recruits bring unique skills and fresh perspectives […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Launches ‘Make It Local’ Campaign to Boost Small Settlements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to roll out a new ‘Make it Local’ campaign designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district to help foster a thriving, resilient and sustainable community and local economy. The ‘Make it Local’ campaign will […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Reopening Date Confirmed for Newry Leisure Centre Pool

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that Newry Leisure Centre Pool will reopen on 12 March following the completion of major refurbishment works. The main pool, learner pool, wet side play area and health suite have all been upgraded, with the extensive works including a complete replacement of all tiles in […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Council Refuse to Share Green Energy Report

By Donal McMahon A NI council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Newry,Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee officer say they are “not permitted” to provide findings on the use of solar panels with other local authorities. A motion to engage […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Geo-Blocking of Our National Games Must Stop

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for an end of the geo-blocking of RTÉ programming in the North. Geo-blocking refers to the inability of many viewers in the north of Ireland to access RTÉ’s coverage of Irish sporting events due to rights restrictions. Mr. McNulty said:   “The continued unavailability of RTÉ programming, […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: We Need An Equality Impact Assessment on Daisy Hill

“Thursday 27th February 2025 Daisy Hill and other Rural hospitals and health facilities will be the losers in a Three tier Hospital system, We must have a Equality impact Assessment carried out.” Nicola Grant commenting on the Workers Party response to to “Hospitals -Creating A Network for Better Outcomes” said the Workers Party has made it […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

PLAYR-FIT Announces Southern Area Hospice as New Charity Partner

Newry-based teamwear company, PLAYR-FIT, is excited to announce Southern Area Hospice as its new charity partner for the next three years. As part of this collaboration, all major fundraising activities will benefit the Hospice, continuing the company’s commitment to supporting local causes. This announcement follows a successful three-year partnership with PIPS Hope and Support, which […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Newry: Data Concerns Over Park and Ride Plans

By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty:  Fixed Bridge Would Be A “Spectacular Own Goal”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that proceeding with a fixed bridge across Newry Canal would be a “spectacular own goal.” Mr. McNulty was speaking at Stormont on the Department for Infrastructure’s proposal to construct a fixed bridge across Newry Canal as part of the Southern Relief Road project.  He pressed the […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Public In The Dark Over Solar Bins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is keeping the public in the dark over plans for new solar bins. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) closed the door to the  chamber with no reports opened to ratepayers at its recent environment committee. The secret discussion on the business case, 15 years behind the […]