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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

SRC Past Apprentice Announced for Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, is a group of talented young apprentices and students who will compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’. Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is dimmed.  All […]

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

Giant Adventures Series Enchants with a Trio of Immersive Tourism Events Returning for 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Dan Devlin

Devlin (Newry) Daniel (Dan) (late of 3 Glenvale Villas) died May 10th 2024 suddenly at home. Beloved husband of the late Anna R.I.P. and devoted father of Pauline, Jacqueline, Gerry, Gary, Brendan, Aine and the late Joanne R.I.P. His remains will leave his daughter Jacqueline’s residence, 3 Glenvale Heights, on Monday at 10.20am for 11am […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Kathleen Gribbons

Kathleen Gribbons R.I.P. 35 McManus Court, Newry. Peacefully at Southern Area Hospice, 11th May 2024. Loving Mother of David, Mother-in-law of Noleen, Grandmother of Jamie and Niamh. Sister of Maura McFarland and the Late Patsy Watterson and Joseph R.I.P. Cherished Aunt of Damian, Sarah, Clare and Mo and Brother-in-law of Andy. House strictly private please. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 11/5/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 7 MAY – SAT 11 MAY 2024 TUES 7 MAY – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2   v  0  Archview United  at Olympic Park NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Newry Celtic 3  v  1  Ballyholland  at Artie Green Park FRI 10 MAY – […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Chairperson Hosts Students From St Michael’s Primary School

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The Chairperson gave a presentation on the role and function of the Council and during the visit pupils had the opportunity to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch Cheque Presentation to AWARE NI

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have donated £3,403.85 in cash to local charity AWARE NI, following a successful conviction. The money was seized by police following a large scale supply of drugs investigation. As part of these investigations and subsequent court cases, a disposal of cash order was obtained from […]

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

“Newry Mourne & Down Will Continue To Stand With Palestine” Cllr Cathal King

Newry Mourne & Down District Councillor Cathal King has said that a military invasion of Rafah by the Israeli government would take an already dire situation to catastrophic new levels. He also said that the people of Newry Mourne & Down would continue to ‘stand with Palestine’.  The Sinn Féin elected representative who has been […]

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Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh/Libyan Meeting Scuppered by British Courts

A meeting scheduled to take place between the Irish Republican Party Saoradh and a Libyan based political organisation was hampered by a British Courts refusal to allow Saoradh’s National Chairperson to travel to it. Saoradh’s Chairperson Stephen Murney had sought to travel to Malta to meet with Libyan political representatives. Being bound by draconian bail […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Operating Enhanced 238 Newry / Belfast Services

Translink has enhanced frequency and capacity on its popular 238 Goldliner coach service between Newry and Belfast – now operating every 20 minutes at key times in the morning and evening peaks, Monday to Friday. Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery Manager, Newry, commented: “This timetable and capacity enhancement is to cater for the increasing demand on our […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry South Down Stormont

O’Dowd announces £455,000 Road Improvement Scheme for A25 Dublin Road, Kilcoo

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A25 Dublin Road Kilcoo will commence on Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Hospital Car Parking Service Information

Patients, visitors and staff are being warned of possible disruption at hospital sites from next week and are advised to leave extra time to get to appointments or when accessing hospital sites. Free hospital parking provision had been passed by the Assembly in 2022, with car parking charges due to end on 12 May 2024. […]