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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

50 New Medical Places Great News For Aspiring Doctors – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said confirmation that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University is exciting news for aspiring doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is fantastic news that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University, with the first 25 students starting […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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

Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Care Package Backlog – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that urgent action is needed to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for a domiciliary care package.  The Sinn Féin health spokesperson was reacting to news that over 700 patients in the Southern Trust area were waiting for care packages. Liz said: “The news that over 700 patients […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

More Help Needed to Support Carers – Kimmins 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said more help is needed to support carers and in particular female carers, some of whom are being forced to quit their jobs to look after sick or disabled loved ones. Reacting to a new report from Carers NI and the Women’s Regional Consortium, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Update on Newry Health Hub

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Newry Health Hub is to be completed in March 2027. The Newry and Armagh MLA, and chair of the Assembly Health Committee said: “I welcome that we now have a completion date for the Newry Health Hub project. “This has been a project that Sinn […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Destination Industry Day and Networking Event a Resounding Success

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch. This year’s focus was on sustainable tourism and learning more about the newly designated Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.  The event attracted a diverse range of tourism industry professionals and […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 24 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 12 10 2 0 33 10 23 32 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 0 18 Rossowen 14 5 3 6 27 28 -1 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24/2/24

FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP QTR-FINAL – SAT 24 FEBRUARY – KICK OFF 1.30 pm  Coalisland Athletic  1  v   2  Cleary Celtic at Gortgonis Playing Fields, Coalisland PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Newry Celtic      1   v   0  Camlough Rovers  at Artie Green Park Rossowen           4   v  3  Archview United  at Kilbroney Park    Villa Rovers         […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Peadar Cowan

Cowan, Peader – R.I.P.  Late of 58 Dominic Street, Newry.  23rd February 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.   Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Derek, Linda, Colin, Stephen, Kathy and the late Peader. Peader’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry this evening (Saturday 24th February) […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Arts Therapy For Daisy Hill Stroke and Rehab Patients

Patients in Daisy Hill Hospital’s stroke and rehab ward are enjoying arts therapy to support with their recovery. Based on level four of the hospital, the inpatient stroke and rehab team of medical, nursing and allied health professional staff support patients following acute stroke as well as older people recovering from illness or injury. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

36 Yr Old Dies In Newry RTC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Rathfriland Road, Newry, on Thursday 22nd February. Mark Murphy was aged 36 and was from the Downpatrick area. Detective Sergeant Brook, from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Students Compete for SkillBuild Glory

The annual SkillBuild competition at Southern Regional College got underway at the start of February as competitors from various trades and disciplines showcased their talents and skills.  Contestants from across the College’s campuses competed against peers, to be in with the chance to make it to the regional competition.  The regional competition is set to […]