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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Hughes Reacts to RTÉ News Bulletin Resumption For North

Reacting to the news that RTÉ will resume full broadcasting of news bulletins to citizens across the island, Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes said:  “This is the right and sensible decision by RTÉ to reverse the geo-blocking of news broadcasts, which locked out hundreds of thousands of viewers from the north. “This will ensure citizens […]

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Newry: Illegal Encampment at City Centre Public Park Site

By Donal McMahon An alleged illegal encampment has taken place at a Newry city centre site earmarked for a multi-million pound public park development. A number of camper vans and other vehicles have been parked up in Albert Basin as early as Monday this week. The site, which is due to undergo a £16m investment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man In Court Over Gun and Ammo Seizure

A man from Newry and a man from County Louth have appeared in court in connection with the seizure of 18 firearms and more than 900 rounds of ammunition. The seizure happened on Friday in Ardee in County Louth. Mark McCourt, 33, from Edencrieve in Newry, and 27-year-old Conor O’Brian, from Kilpatrick, Ardee, both appeared […]

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Flotilla of Yachts Coming Into Newry This Weekend

By Columba O’Hare A colourful parade of boats will be sailing gracefully up Newry Ship Canal this weekend floating gently into the heart of Newry City. The boats will leave Carlingford village, sail up Carlingford Lough, through Victoria Lock, into Newry Ship Canal and onwards to the Albert Basin. The event organised by Carlingford Marina […]

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Elective Care Centres Helping to Reduce Waiting Lists – Health Minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]

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Breast Mates Newry Meet Health Minister

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the work of Breast Mates Newry, following an important meeting held at Stormont with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt. Following the meeting, the Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson said: “I was delighted to host the Breast Mates group at Stormont where they met with the Health Minister to highlight […]

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Chairperson Welcomes Planning Approval for New Saica Pack UK Ltd Base in Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]

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Lúnasa Festival Launches For 2024

The much-anticipated Lúnasa Festival is set to return this year, bringing a vibrant celebration of music and culture across South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Running from Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the Lúnasa Festival will offer an eclectic mix of music from local talents Greener Shade of Blue and An Bonnán […]

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Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]

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Translink Announces Another Special Service to Support Armagh GAA Fans

Translink has announced another special service to help more Armagh fans get to the All Ireland GAA Final in Croke Park by public transport this Sunday 28th July. Northern Ireland’s public transport operator today, Monday 22 July, announced an additional bus special from Newry departing the city at 11.00 and returning at 20.00 with seats being […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Keys Taken From Houses as Two Cars Stolen at Chancellors Rd

Detectives are appealing for information following a creeper style burglary at the Chancellor’s Road area of Newry. Detective Sergeant Curley said: “Sometime between midnight and around 5:45am on Sunday 21st July, it was reported that a black Ford Ranger and a red Renault Kadjar were stolen from a property in the area. It was reported that […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Sean Brady

By Heaneys Funeral Directors Brady (Newry) July 20th, 2024. Suddenly at his residence, Sean, dearly beloved husband of Kathleen, cherished father of Sharon and Connell, son of the late Michael and Teresa and brother of the late Anne, Michael and Eamon, 3 Fairfield Heights, Armagh Road.  May he Rest In Peace.  Funeral will arrive at […]