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Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Elected Vice Chair of All Party Group on Animal Welfare

Patrick Brown MLA welcomes his appointment as Vice Chair of the All Party Group on Animal Welfare following its first meeting at Stormont last week commemorating the reconstruction of the group. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have been elected as Vice Chair of Stormont’s APG on Animal Welfare, joining colleagues Chair John Blair […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ann McMahon

Ann McMahon R.I.P. 26th June 2022, peacefully at her home 9 Hawthorne Villas, Newry. Loving wife of the late Liam R.I.P. and mother of Barry, Mark, Sharon and Nicola. House private today (Monday). Ann’s remains will leave her late residence on Wednesday for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Newry. Burial afterwards in adjoining […]

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Business Community Constituency Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

All-out Strike at Interface Europe in Craigavon Over Pay Cut Proposal!

Business turned a £3.7 million profit in 2020 with director earning 40 times workers’ basic pay Workers at the Craigavon-based flooring manufacturer Interface Europe are set to commence continuous (all-out) strike action in a dispute over pay. The strike follows a ballot of Unite’s more than one hundred members which delivered a majority of 88 […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Opens Downpatrick Constituency Office

Patrick Brown MLA held the opening of his constituency office Saturday 25th June, with opening hours starting this week. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have my constituency office and team in place so that we can start delivering for everyone in South Down. Thanks to the support and hard work of everyone involved, […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Man Arrested in Portadown Following Assault on Police

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour, criminal damage, two counts of burglary, and three counts of assault on police. Inspector Conway said: “Shortly before 2.40pm yesterday, Saturday 25th June, officers received and responded to a report of a burglary in the Bann Street area of Portadown. “During the course […]

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Advertising Business Community Newry

WIN an Overnight Stay in the Galgorm Hotel With Arcadian IT

To celebrate the launch of their new online store Arcadian IT are giving away three amazing prizes. Including an overnight stay for two in one of the Galgorms Luxurious Shepherds Huts Entry is easy and completely free – all you have to do is follow these simple steps: Have a peak at our brand spanking […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Casey Encourages Dog Owners to be Responsible and Carry Litter Bags

Sinn Féin councillor, Charlie Casey has called on local dog owners to be responsible and to carry litter bags and pick up after their pets. The Newry City councillor said: “This is an important and serious health issue which is constantly raised by constituents on the doors, in clinics and even when just out walking […]

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Newry Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Clare McGrath

Clare McGrath RIP, 76 College Manor, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk, Louth / Newry, Down Unexpectedly. Predeceased by her father Dominic. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing fiancé John Stokes, her mother Tina and brother Dominic, her aunts, uncles, cousins extended family and many friends. May She Rest in Peace Reposing at her home in […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel in Newry

On Sunday 19th June a male was assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel on Dominic Street, Newry around 820am during morning Mass. If you saw anything or have any information please call us on 101 and quote ref 511 190622 our tell us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111. ENDS

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Armagh Business Constituency Newry and Armagh

Rice’s Hotel Celebrates 15 Years in Business

Nestled in the heart of the community in Poyntzpass is Rice’s Hotel. Established in 1798 when the village was a bustling hub of markets and fairs, Rice’s Hotel was then one of 4 busy hotels frequented by passing business people. Fast forward to 2022 and they still get asked if they have rooms available for […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Charlie “Jarlath” Blair

Blair (Bessbrook) Charlie “Jarlath” RIP, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, 23rd June 2022. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen, deeply devoted father to Caroline, Jarlath, Josephine, Louise and the late Ann RIP, cherished grandfather of Christopher, Stephen, Aaron and Sonia and greatgrandfather to Kayleigh and Amelia, brother of the late Ronnie […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

£10,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Forkhill

Slieve Gullion West Neighbourhood Policing Team have this week made an arrest after an estimated £10,000 of suspected class B drugs was seized from a vehicle in Forkhill. Initially this vehicle failed to stop for Police in Crossmaglen but was later located parked up in Forkhill. This was a significant seizure of around £10,000 worth […]