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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Monaghan Street Waste Site in Newry Doesn’t Belong to Council!

A derelict site adjacent to both Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City has come under increased criticism lately regarding its current state. The site in question which at one point housed public toilets has been slammed by “community groups” and politicians with recent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take […]

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Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council Politics South Down

Two Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Join DUP

DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has welcomed two Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors to the Party. Slieve Croob Councillor Alan Lewis and Mournes Councillor Henry Reilly have announced their decision to join the DUP. Sir Jeffrey said, “I am delighted to welcome Alan and Henry to the DUP. They join many other new members […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRJ Newry and Armagh Praise Newry Communities for No 9th of August Bonfires

Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh project would like to congratulate the hard-working community representatives in all Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Newry City who ensured that there were no bonfires on the night of 9th August 2022. Several years ago there were a number of contentious bonfires in some areas. It is generally acknowledged that these bonfires […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Council Cross Community Fun Day

A Family Fun Day and Cross Community Event organised by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs) in partnership with Newcastle Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was held recently in Castlewellan. Visitors were treated to a range of cultural dancing displays which included Ulster Scots, Irish, Chinese and Mexican Dancing. Local children had the opportunity […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

The “Grace O’Malley” to Dock in Warrenpoint, Open for Visits

In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]

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Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Eamonn Burns

Burns (Warrenpoint) 11th August 2022, peacefully at hospital, Eamonn, beloved husband of the late Valerie, Lassara Heights, Warrenpoint, loving brother of the late Frank, Breda, Noleen and Ann and much loved uncle of John and Mary. May his soul rest in peace. Eamonn’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home today Thursday from 7pm – […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Launch 2022 Annual Car Draw

Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to launch their 2022 Annual Car Draw with their ‘Win a Hyundai i10’ competition! This competition will give people the chance to win a Hyundai i10 1.0 SE with one year’s free insurance – all whilst raising vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services.                 Southern Area Hospice are […]

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Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Larkin Praises Poignant Edenappa Commemoration

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has praised the recent commemoration in Edenappa to remember the shooting dead of two young girls, Mary (Minnie) Connolly and Margaret Moore, and the injuring of Mary Moore 100 years ago by the British Army.  The plaque unveiling, held on the 100th anniversary of the killings, took place at the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes New Specialist Housing for Camlough

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the confirmation that work is to begin on 9 homes in Camlough in the coming months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This is welcome news for the community of Camlough that 9 new homes will be built in the area.  “Seven of the houses will be for those […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Stormont

Cut Profits, Not Jobs and Services! – Workers Party

The Workers Party supports the industrial action of the RMT Union to secure decent pay, job security and good working conditions. Rail workers who worked through the pandemic are now confronting an attack on their terms and conditions and are facing a pay freeze and hundreds of job cuts. This is unacceptable at any time […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Treasury Must Act Now to Support Businesses!

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs. Speaking following a visit to Portaferry where he met James Higginson, proprietor of Captain Jack’s restaurant and takeaway, Conor Murphy said: “I heard first-hand today the detrimental impact the removal of VAT reduction is having for small businesses in the […]

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

Magennis Encourages Farmers to Register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis, has urged farmers across South Armagh to register for the new Soil Nutrient scheme before the 31st August deadline. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “South Armagh and the wider area are included in zone 1 of this scheme, the first area to be covered. “Participation in the scheme will enable […]