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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Police Investigating Arson of Silver Volkswagen Golf

Police are investigating an Arson of a silver Volkswagen Golf within the vicinity of Carriff Vale, Newry on Thursday 28th November 2024 at approximately 0400 hours. We are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, dash cam footage or was with the vicinity and has any information that may assist to contact Police on 101 […]

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

Newry: £40m Civic Centre and Theatre Approved

By Donal McMahon A “transformational” £40m double investment in Newry city centre has been approved. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) new £17m civic centre and £23m theatre and conference centre were signed off by the planning committee on Wednesday (Dec 18). The local authority faced almost 2,600 objections to the building of its […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Dominic McGrath

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Dominic McGrath RIP,25 Iveagh Crescent,The Meadow,Newry,Co Down McGrath (Newry) Dominic RIP, died suddenly, 17th December 2024. Beloved son of Tina and the late Dominic RIP, dearest brother of the late Clare RIP, a cherished nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man In 30s Dies Following Bus Incident

Police can confirm that a man in his 30s has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Mall area of Newry on Tuesday 17th December Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “At around 4:30pm, it was reported that a bus was involved in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Sustains Injuries In Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report on Monday evening, 16th December of an assault in the Patrick Street area of the city. “Two men, who were holding umbrellas and wearing high-vis vests, gained access to the property around 4pm where […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness of Unwelcome Sexual Attention Faced by Women and Girls in Public Spaces

A new digital and PR campaign to raise awareness of the unwelcome sexual attention that women and girls experience has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Women and girls can experience various types of sexual violence in public spaces, from unwelcome sexual remarks and […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh to Commemorate Anniversary of Eddie Grant and Brendan Quinn

By Saoradh Newry The Republican Party Saoradh are set to commemorate the anniversary of IRA volunteers Eddie Grant and Brendan Quinn in Newry. Both volunteers were tragically killed on active service on Christmas Eve during an IRA operation in Monaghan Street in 1973. Saoradh will remember both Freedom Fighters at a commemoration to be held […]

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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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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 […]