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Timetable Changes for St Patrick’s Day

Translink is advising passengers that buses and trains will operate holiday timetables for the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday on Monday, 18th March. All buses – Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus will be operating Saturday and holiday timetables. Trains, including the cross-border Enterprise, will be running a Saturday timetable on Monday, 18th March. Passengers are advised to check […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Easter Commemoration Committee Launches Newry Easter Lily campaign

The local Easter Commemoration committee Has officially launched the annual Easter Lily campaign and announced this year’s commemorative events in Newry. Speaking at the launch John Stewart said: “Tonight we  held the launch for our annual Easter Lily campaign.  “Every year, Republicans across Ireland and internationally will come together to remember all those who have played […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

St Patrick’s Day Plans Outlined for Newry and Downpatrick

On Sunday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day in Newry and Downpatrick promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This a significant time for Newry, Mourne […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Bus From Newry to Palestine March From QUB to US Consulate

A bus from Newry will head up to Belfast to attend the Shamrocks For Palestine march from QUB to the US Consulate. The bus will leave at 11am from the Stone Bridge bus stop at Trevor Hill by Sugar Island and return after the march has completed. Tickets cost £10 each, and we request people reserve seats […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ian Macsween

Macsween, Ian – R.I.P.   Late of 23 Merchant’s Court, Edward Street, Newry.  14th March 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Carol and loving father of Conor, Melissa and Rory. Ian’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ tomorrow (Friday 15th March) at 4pm to repose at his sister […]

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

Kimmins Welcomes Discussions on Junior Doctors Pay

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions over fair pay for junior doctors.  The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is welcome that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions to reach an agreement on a fair pay increase for junior doctors.  “Our […]

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Community Constituency Government Lifestyle Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

£100,000 Extra For Marching Bands

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement that the Communities Minister has allocated an additional £100,000 to the musical instruments for bands programme. The announcement came in during Question Time in the Assembly today. Welcoming the announcement the Carla said, “the marching bands fraternity in Northern Ireland is huge and as a result the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing Abuser Admits Girl’s Manslaughter

A man at the centre of one of the world’s largest catfishing investigations has admitted manslaughter after a girl he blackmailed took her own life. The 12-year-old girl, who was not from the UK, died in 2018. Belfast Crown Court heard she was exploited by Alexander McCartney, who is 25 and from County Armagh. He […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sinn Féin To Host Palestinian Solidarity Event

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin is hosting ‘Saoirse Don Phalaistín’, a night in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday 21st March, at 7:30pm, in Tí Chulainn. The event will be addressed by several speakers, including Palestinian medic and activist Mohammed Samaana and Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Matt Carthy TD.  Speakers will address a number of issues, […]

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

Council Invites Applicants for Flooding Hardship Scheme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting applications to a Flooding Hardship Scheme, which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE). The purpose of the Flooding Hardship Scheme is to provide support to businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding in October/November 2023 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport

Armagh Club Receives Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award

The Clan na Gael club in County Armagh were worthy recipients of the Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award, presented in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic at the recent Ulster GAA Awards. The Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award is a recognition of a club’s efforts in building healthy practices into their […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Arson Attack In Banbridge

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack in Banbridge. Inspector Kerr said: “Police received a report shortly before 2am on Tuesday morning, 12th March that two cars were on fire in the driveway a property in the Rockmore area of the town. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire […]