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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Calls for Support for Workers and Families

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it is time for the DUP to work with other parties to support workers and families struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after the first batch of cost of living payments started to roll out. Mr O’Dowd said: “The opening of […]

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

Kimmins Raises Concerns Over Trust Visiting Policy

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns with the Southern Trust over its visiting policies after a woman in Newry was unable to see her dying mother in Daisy Hill hospital during her final days. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “I was contacted by a constituent who is deeply distressed at being unable to visit […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage to Push for Better Accessibility for Anglers at Newry Canal Fishing Stands

NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage is to meet with Council officers to discuss potential improvements to access for local anglers at Newry Canal. Councillor Savage met up with members of the VDE Baggers Angling Club this week who had volunteered to strim back overgrown fishing stands and clear the waterway at the canal bank of […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Criminal Damage on Warrenpoint Rd, Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. Sergeant Willis said: “On Tuesday 19th July, it was reported to police that damage was caused to outside equipment including flower beds, bins and a swing at premises in the area. The damage is believed to […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Young People Celebrate Irish Language this Year in Irish Language Summer Schemes Across the District

Glacann ár gCathaoirleach, Comhairleoir Michael Savage páirt sa spraoi agus daoine óga ag roinnt agus ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ag scéimeanna samhraidh fud fad an Cheantar. Maireann cuid de na cúrsaí seachtain agus cuid eile coicís, le réimse gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla curtha ar fáil do pháistí ó 4 bliana d’aois go déagóirí. Bíonn deis […]

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Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Massive Dance Festival Hits No 7 Duke Street in Warrenpoint

No 7 Duke Street will play host to a massive all day dance festival this weekend July 23rd. The festival which takes place across three stages at the Duke bar in Warrenpoint will showcase some of the best dance talent across Northern Ireland including an array of local DJs. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath: DUP Blocking Health Service Reform

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said the DUP are blocking health service reform by refusing to return to the Assembly and Executive. He was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann issued a warning about the financial state of the health service. Mr McGrath said long-overdue reform was being delayed because of the DUP’s boycott […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal

Get ready for the event of the summer. Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal for the Rubber Duck Race & Family Fun Day!! There is so much planned, it’s guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family!  Some of the fun in store for you:  Rubber Duck Race down the Canal  Fun […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime South Down

17 Year Old Charged With 23 Motoring Offences

A 17 year old male has been charged with 23 motoring related offences including four counts of dangerous driving, four counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance and causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. He is due to appear at Newry Youth Court on Friday 5th August. As is normal procedure, all charges […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Haldane Fisher Facing Strike Action

Newry based business Haldane Fisher is facing potential strike action. Unite the Union is to ballot its members following months of intense negotiations over pay. A spokesperson for Unite told Clanrye News and Sport: “We will be balloting our members for industrial action. The ballot will commence next Wednesday with a result expected by 12th […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

New British Government Must Prioritise Restoration of Assembly and Executive! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the incoming British government must make the restoration of the Assembly and Executive a priority and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ of democratic institutions and get back to work.  The finance minister and infrastructure minister John O’Dowd are attending a meeting of the British-Irish Council […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Ambassador Circle Launched in Newry to Promote District as a Global Destination for Business Events

Newry Chamber partners with Visit Belfast, Invest NI and Tourism NI to help attract high profile business events to the city Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has joined forces with Visit Belfast, Invest Northern Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland to launch a new ‘Ambassador Circle’ for the Newry, Mourne and Down district, enlisting local […]