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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Buttercrane Centre Lose 65k Social Following

Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry has lost access to its social media audience of 65k, following an issue arising from paid for Facebook Advertising placed by their Belfast-based Advertising Agency. Centre Manager Peter Murray says it is a frustrating process and slammed the social media giant for its complete lack of customer service or support to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables and Results – 2/11/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 NOVEMBER  2024 SAT 2 NOVEMBER – MUFA SHIELD – ROUND 3 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Castlecaulfield  1 v  2  Camlough Rovers at Castlecaulfield Playing Fields                                                                                               Dromore Am Res 0 v  9 Cleary Celtic at Ferris Park, Dromore                                                                                                       Gilford Crusaders 1  v  4  Villa Rovers  at Woodlands Park, Gilford                                                                                                   Newry […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Budget Announcements Deeply Worrying For Farmers – Magennis

Speaking in response to the impact of the British budget on farmers, Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis said: “Family farms are the backbone of our agriculture sector and rural economies in the north of Ireland. The British Chancellor’s budget  has created anxiety and uncertainty for the farming community in the North.  The announcement on changes to the inheritance […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Vera Hanratty

Hanratty née McLoughlin (Newry) Vera RIP, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, 1st November 2024. Wife of Seamus, deeply devoted and loving Mummy to Jolene (Raymond), Damien (Joanne), Bridgeen (Sam) and Seamus (Siobhan), devoted Nanny to Lottie, Charlie, Abby, Ellie and Rylee, beloved sister to Pat, Mary, Joey, Teresa, Bernadette, Martin and the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – Sinead Magill

MISSING PERSON APPEAL Police are currently attempting to locate Sinead Magill from the Newry area. Sinead has been reported missing on 31/10/24, she was last seen on 24/10/24 at her home address. Sinead is 36 years old, has red hair, currently wheelchair bound with a bright pink cast on her left leg. If anyone has […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Hospitalised During Burglary With Hammer and Knife

Police in Newry have made an arrest following a reported aggravated burglary in the Violet Hill Avenue area of the city last night, Wednesday 30th October. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “It was reported that a male resident had disturbed a burglary in process when he returned to his home at around 8pm. “He stated that […]

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

McNulty Concerned at ‘Years’ Delay to Childcare Strategy

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has questioned why a Childcare Strategy for the North faces a lengthy delay. Education Minister Paul Givan said that it would take a number of years to get a final strategy in place. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Parents across the North will be dismayed at […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

PLAYR-FIT Helps Support Elite Athletes From St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry

Congratulations to students Alex Heaney and Ethan McFee from St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry who are the latest recipients of the PLAYR-FIT Elite Athlete Scholarship. The scholarship program is available to two pupils in each school. As part of the scholarship program PLAYR-FIT sets up a fund that financially helps the pupils with the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Secure Funding to Build 50,000 Homes

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive must secure funding from Westminster to build 50,000 homes by 2032. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a serious housing emergency in the North that will only get worse in the years […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Hourly Enterprise Services Between Belfast and Dublin Begin

Expansion will greatly enhance connectivity between two largest cities on the Island Hourly Enterprise services between the new Belfast Grand Central Station and Dublin’s Connolly Station will commence from tomorrow, Tuesday 29th October.  With funding of €25 million provided by the Government of Ireland, from the Shared Island Fund and Department of Transport, the hourly service represents the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

Newry Chamber President Urges NI Executive to Provide Region With Fiscal Support for Economic Growth at Annual Banquet

Over 250 local business representatives attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet on Friday 25th October in the Canal Court Hotel, kindly sponsored by the hotel and Ulster Bank, who are long-term sponsors of the event which is one of the highlights of the business year in the city. Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Aontú Expresses Support for Residents of Ballybot and Barcroft In Calling for Community Consultation on Future of McCreesh Park

Aontú’s Newry & Armagh Rep, Liam Reichenberg, Expresses Support for the Residents of the Ballybot and Barcroft areas in Calling for Community Consultation on the Future of Raymond McCreesh Park Liam Reichenberg, Aontu’s Newry & Armagh rep, stated: In October 2018 NM&D District Council declared the Raymond McCreesh Park as ‘surplus to requirements’.  This was […]