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Talon Security Launches Safety Device

Newry based business Talon Security has launched a new safety device designed to raise the “alarm” if need be. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the company said: “The perfect personal device for lone workers, shop assistants & vulnerable adults.” “The device works on a multi network SIM. Contact can be with […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Kathleen McCoy

Mc Coy (nee Donnelly), Kathleen – R.I.P. 26 Knockdarragh, Fullerton Road, Newry and formerly of Raymond Kelly Park, Newry. 17th July 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie and much loved mother of Anne, Pat, Fiona, Clare and the late Eleanor – R.I.P.  Kathleen’s remains are reposing […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Margaret Hanna – R.I.P

On behalf on myself and my Aunt Elizabeth, I would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the sudden death of my dear mother Margaret. To all my wonderful friends whose love and support carried me through the days of the wake and still are supporting me, thank you so […]

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Newry Obituaries

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Carol Macsween – R.I.P

We, the family of the late Carol Macsween would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad and sudden bereavement. A heartfelt thank you to Carol’s brothers and sisters for their help and guidance, to our family and friends who sent Mass Cards, messages, flowers and travelled from Dublin and […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Savage Concerned After Man Injured in Newry Fight

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair SDLP councillor Michael Savage has expressed his concern after a man was taken to hospital following fighting in Newry. Police attended the incident in The Mall area in the early hours of Monday. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries. Councillor Savage […]

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Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Sean Brannigan

Brannigan (Camlough) Sean RIP, passed away peacefully 17th July 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Rosaleen, deeply devoted father to Cathy and John, loving grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Grace and Ava, son of the late Johnny and Gretta RIP, dearest brother of Paul, Seamus and the late Brian RIP […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Taken to Hospital With Head and Facial Injuries in Newry Assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in the Mall area of Newry in the early hours of Monday, July 18. It was reported shortly before 2.40am that a number of males were fighting in the street. Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and one man, […]

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Dail Passes Legislation to Help Workers Who Receive Tips – Ó Murchú

Workers who receive tips will be better off after the Oireachtas passed legislation to ensure they receive the full amount. Speaking in support of the legislation, which went through the Dáil last week, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú said the government had ‘a fair amount of agreement across this house on the absolute necessity of this […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID Runner Up in UK Wide Awards

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) was awarded runner up in the ‘Best Business Support’ category in the recent Town and City Management Industry Awards, hosted by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). Newry BID was shortlisted for its work on the ‘TAP into Newry’ campaign. It was up against stiff competition from significantly larger BIDs […]

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Borough Roadsides Awash with Colourful Wildflower Blooms

Roadside verges across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) are bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife this summer, thanks to ABC Council’s Wildflower Road Verge Project. Launched back in 2019, the pilot programme is designed to champion biodiversity across the region by managing native wildflower meadows and verges to create stunning […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Cafe “the Velveteen Rabbit” Closes its Doors

Newry based business the Velveteen Rabbit Cafe has closed its doors. The popular city centre cafe took to its social media to thank the public for their amazing support. The cafe has put the rising cost of living at the centre of its reasons for closure. It is the second city centre cafe to close […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

‘Drugs Ruin Lives and Fund Criminal Empires’ – Grant

Workers Party representative Nicola Grant has said that “the recent drugs seizures and subsequent arrests in the Newry and Armagh areas are both welcome and alarming”. “Drugs devestate working class areas. They bring misery and death to local families. They ruin young lives while funding criminal empires.  Drugs, and the criminals who peddle and profit […]