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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 22/02/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 22 FEBRUARY 2025                                                                                                              FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY – MU SHIELD SEMI-FINAL- KICK-OFF 7.45 West End Hibs   2  v   3  Cleary Celtic at BMG Arena, Portadown SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY – AOH CUP ROUND TWO –  KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Lisdrum FC        3    v   2  Millburn United at Killeavy PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM                                                                                                                                                                                                    […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Grant: School Uniform Bill Is a Missed Opportunity

Nicola Grant Workers Party Newry representative has described the school uniform bill as a missed opportunity to do something positive to relieve the burden placed on parents. Some who may have several children attending primary and secondary schools. “The bill for all its hype when out for consultation does not substantially alter the status quo. […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin Train Service Has Been a Huge Success’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the growing number of people using the Belfast-Dublin train line is ‘helping to drive our economy and create jobs’. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins revealed passenger numbers on this service have increased by nearly 50% to just under 400,000 in the period between October 2024 and […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Calls For DAERA Support on Forest Recovery

SDLP Newry Councillor Doire Finn is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, the Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) to provide support for the recovery of the district’s forests and woodlands following significant damage inflicted by Storm Éowyn. Councillor Finn made the proposal at February’s meeting of the Sustainability & Environment Committee. The proposal was seconded […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber to Celebrate International Women’s Day at Killeavy Castle Estate on Friday 7th March

Newry Chamber look forward to hosting their Annual International Women’s Day Celebration Lunch which will be held on Friday 7th March 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of Killeavy Castle Estate, kindly sponsored by Southern Regional College, KPMG Ireland and Zen Orthodontics. The Chamber are delighted to have secured a trailblazing Keynote Speaker, Sósanna Ní Dhubháin, Composite Lead Engineer at the Aston […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Aoife Finnegan MLA Pledges To Stand Up For Rural Areas

Sinn Féin’s newest MLA, Aoife Finnegan, has said she will use her position to stand up for rural areas. The Newry and Armagh representative was speaking after being appointed to the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. “I’m delighted to be working on the AERA committee, especially given my role as party spokesperson on environmental […]

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

McNulty Urges Community to Make All Voices Heard on Future of Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling on local people to ensure that their voice is heard on the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. Mr. McNulty was speaking after attending the Department of Health’s public consultation event on the future of the North’s hospital network.  The consultation was held in the Armagh City […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Stormont

SDLP Welcomes Minister’s Commitment to Explore Access to Muscular Dystrophy Drugs

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed a commitment from Minister Mike Nesbitt to work with the Belfast Trust to secure access to new muscular dystrophy drugs. Mr McGrath used his topical question to raise the issue during questions to the Health Minister in the Assembly on Tuesday. It comes after 12-year-old Alfie […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Lubo Makes Triumphant Return to FutureChef Competition to Win NI Final

The next generation of homegrown chefs continue to make their mark on the local culinary scene, as the 2025 Northern Ireland champion of the Springboard FutureChef competition has been announced. Lubo Mulkerns from St. Paul’s High School, Bessbrook returned to the competition for a second year to pick up the regional trophy for 2025, and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Formula Karting & House of Murphy Submit Planning Applications for Rebuilding of Fire Damaged Premises at Greenbank

By Newry Chamber Great news from Formula Karting and House of Murphy who have submitted planning applications for the rebuilding of their premises at Greenbank Industrial Estate following the devastating fire last year. The owners of Formula Karting and the House of Murphy have both submitted applications for the re-construction of their premises following the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 15/2/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 15 FEBRUARY 2025                                                                                                                      PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00PM                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ballyholland        0   v   4  Cleary Celtic  at Willie Davis Park Millburn United  1   v   5  Newry Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park Villa Rovers          7   v   1  Archview United at Jennings Park No.1        Club P W D L F A GD Pts […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Vulnerable Will Bear the Burden of Health Cuts

Commenting after the Health Ministers appearance at the Health Committee Nicola Grant said those who are asking if there is any fat left in the Health Service that can deliver £400 million worth of cuts have clearly not been paying attention. Over the past decade the Health Service has not only been cut back to […]