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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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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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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 […]

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Councillor Praise For Local School Students

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has praised students at St Josephs High  School for the respect and attentiveness given to him and Council Officers on a recent is it to the school. The Sinn Féin elected representative explained, “My self and Council Officers visited to school to discuss with staff and pupils the concern there […]

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Iúr Music Fest 2025: Newry’s Newest Bank Holiday Music Event!

Get ready for a brilliant weekend of live music at the first-ever Iúr Music Fest, set to take over Newry this Late May Bank Holiday! We’re excited to bring you an amazing lineup of incredible Irish talent, guaranteed to make this a weekend to remember. Friday kicks off with the high-energy sounds of The Tumbling […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 26/10/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 26 OCTOBER  2024 SAT 26 OCTOBER – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM    Ballyholland         P   v   P  Villa Rovers at Willie Davis Park    POSTPONED Camlough Rovers  2 v  0  Cleary Celtic  at Camlough Newry Celtic          5  v  1   Millburn United  at Artie Green Park Rossowen               2  v  4  Ballybot United  […]

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Newry: No Halloween Fireworks Display This Year

By Donal McMahon Newry City will have no Halloween fireworks display this year despite the council promoting a sky rocket scene for its seasonal celebrations.The local authority has, however, provided financial and promotional support to other firework displays in the district including; Warrenpoint, Kilkeel, Downpatrick, and Crossmaglen. The result being that anyone in Newry who […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Joint Civic Reception Held for Armagh GAA All Ireland Champions 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, alongside Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, hosted a Civic Reception in honour of Armagh Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Champions 2024 on Tuesday 22 October 2024 in Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Local Councillors from both Councils, MLAs and […]

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Newry Festival Calls For Event Organisers

Help fill Newry with music! The annual Iúr Cinn Fleadh is calling for people to join them to help organise the 2025 festival. These essential volunteers will enjoy the fun and freedom of being at the helm of this highly popular event – and help steer future expansion. Next year’s dates have just been announced as 21-25 […]

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McNulty Secures Assurances From Southern Trust on Daisy Hill Maternity

Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has secured an assurance from the Southern Trust Chief Executive that there will be no attempt to withdraw maternity services from Daisy Hill Hospital. The SDLP Assembly Member was speaking after a crisis meeting with Trust Senior Management, amidst concerns of an imminent withdrawal of maternity services from Newry […]