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By Donal McMahon The Department of Education (DE) has urged Northern Ireland councillors to hold school principals to account over “rocketing” absenteeism of pupils. The department’s recent statistics show 98K pupils are at “chronic or severe chronic” absentee levels with “serious attitudinal” change of post Covid parents to be challenged in the new school year. […]
Translink has announced timetable enhancements coming into effect for Enterprise train passengers from Monday 26th August 2024. These changes come to facilitate the new hourly Enterprise timetable commencing later this autumn. Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway explained: “From Monday 26th August, services (currently operating as a bus substitution between Lanyon Place and Newry*) will leave Belfast on […]
By Donal McMahon Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in to the new year.Councillors raised concerns this week at the active and healthy communities committee with fears thousands of paying swimmers could be “lost permanently” to other districts. Newry, Mourne and Down […]
By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]
The Sam Maguire Cup will be coming Thomas Davis GAA club on the evening of Wednesday 28th August. Time and further information TBC over the next few days. Speaking from their social media: “Could we ask all of our members to send photos via Messenger of their families at Armagh games throughout the year as […]
By Darren McPolin The Newry based sportswear company has recently announced multi-year deals with Four new clubs to become official kit and leisurewear supplier.Exciting times for PLAYR-FIT who now supply a club from each of the NI Football Leagues; Premiership, Championship and Premier Intermediate. First up to launch their new Home and Away kits was […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 17 AUGUST 2024 SAT 17 AUGUST – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United v Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.2 (Walkover for Cleary Celtic) Rossowen 0 v 3 Newry Celtic at Kilbroney Park Villa Rovers 6 v 0 Ballyholland at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 17 AUGUST – DIVISION […]
Murphy (Warrenpoint) 18th August 2024 peacefully at home, Brian beloved husband of the late Bridgid, loving father of Shane, Aaron and Bryan, father-in-law of Selina, Ruth and Aoh and devoted grandfather of Jack, Tiernan, Niamh, Cliodhna, Deana, Hannah and Jamie, much loved brother of Eileen, Frances, Peter, Seamus, Ann and the late Pauline. 73, Burren […]
The Stand up to Racism Vigil is taking place at Daisy Hill Hospital this Sunday 18 August at 2pm. The vigil is organised by UNISON and supported by United Against Racism, Muslim Association of Newry, Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Newry branch), Newry LGBTQ+ Women’s Group and community groups. Deirdre Murphy, a co-organiser of the vigil, […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]
Police are appealing for information in relation to a report of criminal damage to two vehicles that occurred in the vicinity of Carnagh Park, Newry between 9pm on Friday 16th August and 8.30am on Saturday 17th August. If you witnessed anything or have any dash cam footage please contact us on 101 quoting reference 422 […]
In the past few days residents of a Newry housing estate have approached the Republican party Saoradh with grave concerns about the involvement of the PSNI in a community based fun day which took part in the Barcroft estate. A representative of Saoradh said: “A PSNI vehicle and armed personnel complete with guns were present […]
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