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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man Sustains Life Changing Injuries In Assault Outside Bar

Police are investigating a serious assault which took place just outside Cobbles Bar, Newry on Saturday 21/12/2024, between the hours of 01:00-02:00. This assault has resulted in a male sustaining life changing injuries.  If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact 101 and quote reference 564 of 23/12/2024. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Samuel Henry

Henry, Samuel Francis – R.I.P.  Dundalk and 69 Drumalane Park, Newry.  1st January 2025, at his residence.  Beloved father of Bronagh, Leonard, Michael, Virginia, Amanda, Lisa, Fra and Colin, partner of Majella and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Sammy’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Chief Executive Steps Down

The Southern Trust’s Chief Executive, Dr Maria O’Kane has resigned from her role with immediate effect to pursue other career opportunities. Colm McCafferty, the Trust’s Executive Director for Social Work will be Acting Chief Executive. The Trust will now begin the process of recruiting a new Chief Executive. Speaking on behalf of the Trust Board, […]

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Workers Party: Newry Civic Hub Plans Raise Serious Concerns!

By Nicola Grant The proposed Civic Hub project by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council raises significant concerns that cannot be ignored. As a representative of the Workers Party, I believe it is my duty to highlight these issues and advocate for the priorities of the people of Newry.   Compliance with Planning Policies   […]

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

Conor Murphy to Run For Seanad Éireann As All-Ireland Politics Come Centre Stage

Sinn Féin Assembly Member for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, will contest the upcoming elections to Seanad Éireann, bringing a strong northern voice to Leinster House. His candidacy underscores Sinn Féin’s commitment to representing the entire island of Ireland, promoting the All-Ireland economy, and advancing the Irish unity debate in the Oireachtas. Speaking in Dublin, Sinn Féin […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Burglaries In Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Newcastle Possibly Linked

Detectives in Newry are investigating a series of burglaries in the South Down area. The burglaries occurred throughout the course of Sunday, 29th December and are being treated as potentially linked. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.40pm that a property had been entered in the Mourneview Park area of Kilkeel. […]

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

Department of Health Issues Statement on Winter Pressures

The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services. The system is working extremely hard to care for patients. Priority will always be given to cases that are immediately life threatening. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to staff. The Department, on behalf of the health and social care […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Urgent Care Centre Team Celebrate First Birthday With 3,947 Appointments!

The Urgent Care Centre team at Daisy Hill Hospital have marked their first year in service, having now looked after a total of 3,947 patients. The Urgent Care Centre team receive referrals through the ‘Phone First’ system and directly from GPs.   The Phone First approach helps patients with urgent, however not life-threatening symptoms, to get the most appropriate care […]

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

Kimmins Welcomes Pay Deal For Health Workers

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed an agreement on fair pay for health workers. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s agreement on fair pay for health workers between the health minister and trade unions. “These workers are the backbone of our health and social care system and it is absolutely right that […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes Christmas Greetings to All

By Daire Hughes I wish everyone in Newry and Armagh a merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.  Christmas presents a great opportunity for people to take a break and to catch up with friends and family. I would encourage everyone to maximise this opportunity – enjoy yourselves, bí ag ol agus bí ag ceol!  The last six months serving as […]

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

Fun Story Books to Support With Children’s Speech Therapy!

The Southern Trust and  Luca’s Voice Charity have teamed up to launch two new books for children with severe speech sound disorders. Developed by Nichola McDonald from the charity, in partnership with the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, the books, “Luca’s Speechie Squad and the search for the Squabble Lever” and “p”, “b”, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bessbrook: Shot Fired at House In Dobsons Way

Detectives in Newry are investigating a report of a shot fired at the front door of a house at Dobson’s Way, Bessbrook, in the early hours of Thursday 19th December.  It is believed at this stage that the incident occurred at around 4am on Thursday morning. Officers responded, and enquiries identified damage to the front […]