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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Light The Way to Morocco Truck & Tractor Run in aid of Southern Area Hospice

Josephine Poland from Mayobridge along with Marian Quinn from Saval would like to invite everyone to their Light the Way to the Morocco Truck & Tractor Run on Sunday 17th December in Mayobridge.  Josephine and Marian have registered to complete the Southern Area Hospice Trek Morocco Challenge to raise vital funds for our local Hospice. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Condemns Threat Against Sinn Féin Activist 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Newry and Warrenpoint to Host UEFA Under 15 Tournament Games

The Irish Football Association and UEFA are hosting an U15 tournament between, N. Ireland, Luxembourg, Latvia and Faroe Island.  These fixtures will be held during week beginning 13th November 2023 between Newry Showgrounds and Milltown Stadium in Warrenpoint.  The Newry Fixtures are as follows: Monday 13th November KO 3pm N.Ireland v Faroe Island at The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry to Unveil Statue of Football Legend Pat Jennings

Wednesday 8th November brings a good news story from the City of Newry. The official unveiling of football legend Pat Jennings statue is happening around noon in Kildare Street, Newry. A large crowd is expected with familiar faces from the sporting world mingling with Pat’s fanbase coming from all corners of Northern Ireland, whom he […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down

Diversions Still In Place In Downpatrick Due to Flooding

Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Brady Calls on Heaton-Harris to Provide Flooding Support Funding For Families and Businesses

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Markethill: Madden GAA Secretary Confirmed as Victim of Fatal RTC

Police can confirm that 40 year old Patrick Grimley, from the Madden area of County Armagh, has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday 4th November. The collision, involving four vehicles, occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am on Saturday morning. Three men and two women remain in hospital at […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Dies and 8 Injured In Fatal RTC at Markethill

Police can confirm that a man has died following a four vehicle road traffic collision on Gosford Road in Markethill at approximately 1.20am this morning, Saturday 4th November. 8 people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont

Update From Department for Infrastructure on Downpatrick Flooding

The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure South Down Westminster

Recovery Scheme Required for Downpatrick – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont

Flooding Recovery Phase Underway in Newry and Newcastle with Emergency Response Ongoing in Downpatrick

A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]

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Business Community Council Government Infrastructure Newry

DUP Councillor Claims Social Media Account ‘Hacked’ After Comment Celebrating Newry Floods

A DUP councillor has said the social media account of a bar she owns was ‘hacked’ after the account itself made a comment celebrating the damage done to homes and businesses during devastating floods in Newry. The comment posted by an account with the name ‘Blackwater Bar’ under the video said: “Good enough for Newry […]