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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Champions ‘Right to Food Campaign’ in Poster Competition

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne hosted a reception for the winners of ‘The Right to Food’ poster competition in the Downshire Civic Centre on Friday 21 June 2024. The ‘Right to Food’ campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for every child’s right to access nutritious meals to ensure […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Announces Consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

“Fair Funding Essential  For Investing Into Services” – Murphy

Conor Murphy who was a member of the Sinn Féin delegation that recently met with the new British Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has said that fair funding is essential for investment in Health, Education and Public Services. The Economy Minister said, “A Sinn Féin delegation led by First Minister Michelle O Neill met with […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID’S ‘Summer In the City’ is Back

We may not have the weather (yet), but we certainly have that summer feeling from Newry BID (Business Improvement District) with the return of its ‘Summer in the City’ campaign. This will see free events and activities for all the family on summer Saturdays and Sundays in venues and locations right across Newry City Centre. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Growing and Unstoppable Demand for New and Better Ireland – Hughes

Addressing this weekends  annual South Armagh Commemoration Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes said: Today we stand with pride, in respectful remembrance and in solidarity with families to remember their loved ones. We remember the many Irish republicans who gave or lost their lives, and in doing so, with respect for all those who continue […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Momentum Building at Newry Rugby Club With Arrival of New Head Coach

Newry Rugby Club has announced the appointment of Bruce Cornelius as their new Head Coach for the coming season.  Bruce is steeped in the game having played at a high level in his native New Zealand. Since his arrival in Ulster he has played and coached at all levels of the game. His philosophy on Rugby […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

CCL Services “Step It Up” for Southern Area Hospice

The winners of Southern Area Hospice’s inaugural ‘Step It Up’ corporate challenge have finally been revealed with CCL Services Newry scooping the top prize for raising the most money in the small business category. CCL Services raised an outstanding £5,314.24 as result of their employees taking 10,000 steps every day in May while raising funds […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of Its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home

Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis, 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. The service helps with symptom management for the patient […]

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Get The New Rockstar Baby Jersey Now!

Rockstar Baby are thrilled to announce the launch of their much-anticipated jersey! The new jerseys combine unique designs with the high-quality materials you’ve come to expect from Rockstar Baby, offering you style and comfort like never before. Use discount code “10OFF” at checkout to get your first 10% off to celebrate the brand new jersey […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Appears In Newry Court Again With More Charges, Judge Satisfied There is a Case to Answer!

By Paul Higgins Alleged paedophile couple Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor will have sex charges formally put to them for the first time this September, a judge ordered today (wed). At Newry Magistrates Court 61-year-old Donaldson, Ulster’s longest serving MP and his 58-year-old wife appeared back in court for the first time […]

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

Newry: Cllrs Seek Carpark Strategy Amid Business Concerns

By Donal McMahon A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to scrap a free city centre parking zone. Concerns over parking spaces have been raised as the city centre is due to undergo major development with a new council civic centre, theatre […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Faces More Charges at Newry Court

The former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is to face additional sex offence charges when he appears in Newry court on Wednesday 3rd of July. He is now being accused of a total of 18 offences (previously 11), after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) considered the police evidence. His wife and co-accused, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, […]