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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 20 Yr Old Violently Assault and Hospitalised

Police are investigating a report of an assault in Newry during the early hours of Sunday morning, 15th December. Sergeant Nesbitt said: “A report was received at approximately 2.30am of an unconscious man in the Monaghan Street area of the city. “The man, aged in his 20s, was transported to hospital where he is being […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 14/12/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 14 DECEMBER  2024         SAT 7 DECEMBER –  MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 4  – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM  Cleary Celtic   6   v   2  St Marys Res  at Olympic Park Newry Celtic  2   v   1  Caledon Rovers at Artie Green Park Villa Rovers    4   v  3 Scarva Rangers at Jennings Park No.1 […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Housing Supply Strategy Meaningless Without Funding

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Communities Minister’s Housing Supply Strategy is meaningless without being backed by funding. Minister Gordon Lyons gave a statement to the Assembly on Monday. The plan retains a target to build 100,000 homes in 15 years from the draft strategy. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bird of Prey Found Dead In Forkhill Area Was Poisoned

Police have confirmed that an adult bird of prey was found dead in the Forkhill area of Armagh in June of this year was poisoned. It was reported on the 12th June that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead in the Forkhill area. The bird was retrieved by our search and rescue team and underwent […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged In South Armagh For Possession of Firearms

Two men have been charged following searches by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, local District Police and Tactical Support Group (TSG) on Thursday, 12 December. The men, aged 32 and 59, who were arrested in the south Armagh area, have been charged with a number of offences, including possession of ammunition […]

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

Rise In Patient Deaths While Waiting For An Ambulance ‘Deeply Worrying and Totally Unacceptable’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called the rise in patient deaths while waiting for an ambulance “deeply worrying and totally unacceptable.”  The party’s health spokesperson said: “Ambulance waiting times have increased and the demand for emergency ambulance care coupled with ongoing pressures in ambulance handover times show an extremely worrying trend. “Paramedics and ambulance staff […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027

Monday 9th December 2024, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027. This three-year strategy aims to build on established collaborative relationships and operational successes to date underpinned by previous Cross Border Policing Strategies. The strategic areas of focus of this strategy are• Tackling Crime […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Southern Trust Cervical Cytology Review Reports Published

In October 2023, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,425 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and offer follow […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Armagh GAA Scandal: Man Interviewed By Police Over Alleged Incident During Team Trip to Miami

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man has been interviewed by the PSNI as Miami police investigate an alleged incident during the team’s recent trip to America. It was reported recently that a group had gone to Miami in Florida in November to celebrate the team’s All-Ireland win, their first All-Ireland title in 22 years after […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Hosts Winning Pupils in Schools Environmental Poster Competition

At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Grant Calls For Support For Ambulance Service

Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to the news that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has not had their full quota of ambulance crews at weekends. She commented this situation did not happen by accident, it happened by design as the workers party has pointed out over a number of years, yet still those charged with […]

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

Murphy Hails Local WorldSkills Medal Winners

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]