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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Construction Students Build a Bright Future at SkillBuild NI Regional Competition

Students from Southern Regional College took part in The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) annual SkillBuild NI Regional Competition 2024 competition at South West College Technology and Skills Centre, Enniskillen. The competition is designed to test skills, technique, ability within tight timeframes, and identifies the top performers in 12 different trade areas within […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Pride Returns

We are thrilled to announce the date for this year’s Newry Pride Parade and Celebration. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 31st of August, as we come together to celebrate love, acceptance and equality. LGBTQ+ Women’s Group Newry are overjoyed to be able to bring back this important community event for the first time in 5 […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Southern Regional College, QUB and LMETB Join Forces to Develop and Advance Manufacturing Skills

In a significant move towards promoting high level advanced manufacturing skills and apprenticeship training across the whole of Ireland, Southern Regional College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to develop and provide advanced manufacturing training interventions.  A Memorandum of Understanding between LMETB and […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Community Partners Organise Free Information Event to Highlight Impact of Vaping on Young People

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s District Electoral Area Co-Ordinators, in partnership with the Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Downpatrick Neighbourhood Policing Team and Lisburn YMCA have organised an information evening for parents/guardians who are concerned about the impact of children smoking vapes. The event which is free of charge will take place on […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Launches New Online Bin Collection Calendar For 2024/25

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2024/25 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. The new bin calendar schedule can be easily accessed and downloaded from the Council website: […]

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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

“The Only Route to Lasting Peace In Middle East Lies With a Free, Independent and Sovereign Palestinian State” – King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has described the announcement that Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine, ten years after the adoption of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion to that effect, as a historic moment for Ireland and Palestine. The Newry City Councillor said, “The announcement that Ireland will formally recognise Palestine next Tuesday […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Newry ‘Jennings’ Sports Hub Biz Plan Approved

By Donal McMahon A business case for a Newry sports hub on grounds named after a legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper has been approved. The development will include playing fields for football, rugby and GAA at Jennings Park which is named after Arsenal and Spurs shot stopper Pat Jennings, who hails from the border city. Newry, Mourne […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/5/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 14 MAY – SAT 18 MAY 2024 TUES 14 MAY –  NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Millburn United  1  v   4  Cleary Celtic  at Jimmy McAlinden Park THURS 16 MAY SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Ballyholland     4    v    0    Ballybot Utd   at Jennings […]

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

Find Employment at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Job seekers will soon be able to engage with up to 60 local businesses across a wide range of sectors at this year’s Newry, Mourne and Down (NMD) Job Fair on Friday 24 May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.  This is the third year that Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host […]