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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors Raise £16,000 for NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice

CRASH Services, NI’s leading accident management company and JMK Solicitors, NI’s number 1 personal injury solicitors, are proud to announce that together they have raised a fantastic£16,000 in the first half of the year for their 2024 charity partner, NI Hospice & Children’s Hospice. The CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors teams are steadfast in supporting […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Vehicle Stolen After House Burglary

Councillor Declan Murphy has warned householders in the Hillcrest and Millvale area to be alert to suspicious activity after a theft at a home in the area. The local Councillor said, “Earlier today (Monday) thieves broke into a home in the Hillcrest Estate area and also stole the homeowners Navy Blue Audi A3 Vehicle. I […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

AbbeyAutoline Completes Acquisition of Lisnaskea-Based Martin Carey Insurance

AbbeyAutoline has announced the acquisition of Lisnaskea-based Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book of business. This deal is part of AbbeyAutoline’s ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening its position as Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker and enhancing its commercial insurance portfolio. Since its launch in 2020, following the integration of Abbey Insurance and Autoline, AbbeyAutoline has also […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Prefix Code Update for Livestock Owners – Dáire Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Leads Call Out for New Traders at Newry Variety Market

NMD Council Chairperson Pete Byrne has helped launch a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging local small businesses to give trading at Newry Variety Market a try, whether they are experienced traders, first-timers or budding entrepreneurs who would like to sell their produce, creations or stock to new customers.   Newry Variety Market, organised by the […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Hosts Engaging Meeting with NIE Networks to Discuss the Infrastructure Deficit In Greater Newry Area

Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Local Hurling Club Presents Cheque To Cuan Mhuire

Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club attended the recent Cuan Mhuire  40th Anniversary celebrations and presented the Addiction Charity, founded by Kerry nun Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, with a cheque from their recent Spinathon fundraiser. Niall McGinn Treasurer of the hurling club speaking at the cheque presentation said, “Craobh Rua Camlocha has for quite some years now […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Bank of Ireland Newry Hosts Fraud Awareness Event

By Columba O’Hare Businesses in Newry received practical tips and support to help safeguard them and their finances from scams at a free fraud awareness event organised by Bank of Ireland and the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. The event, held at Newry Conference and Banqueting Centre, focussed on educating consumers on new and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First Minister Visits Cuan Mhuire, Newry

Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Cuan Mhuire “A Sure Shield and a Shining Light” For Our Community

“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Go Fund Me to Restore Noah Donohoe Mural In Newry

By Kevin McAteer A GoFundMe page has been set up locally to restore the Noah Donohoe mural in Newry which has fallen apart. The GoFundMe page highlights the plea: “In 2020 I painted a mural in Newry to remember the life of teenage Noah Donohoe. However, after four years, the mural has deteriorated. Which is […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Uncategorized

Minister Murphy Launches Plans to Grow Seven Priority Sectors

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors.  The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision.  The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]