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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged Following Banbridge Assault

Two men have been charged following a report of an assault which took place at the Oak Lodge area of Banbridge on Monday 6th June. A 45 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, blackmail, false imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A 36 year old man has […]

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McNulty Welcomes Ruling on Casement Park

SDLP Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the ruling that planning permission for the new stadium at Casement Park can proceed. A legal challenge against the planning permission was rejected in the High Court recently.  Mr McNulty said the ruling was a watershed moment for the long-awaited project and he hoped to see work commence as […]

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Nurses’ Formal Pay Dispute ‘Deeply Worrying Development!’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the nurses’ formal trade dispute over pay is a deeply worrying development. Liz Kimmins said: “The Tory government has treated health workers who have been on the frontline over the two years of the pandemic with contempt. “Health workers who have been delivering vital healthcare in challenging circumstances not only during the pandemic […]

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Cross Border Business Cruise Launches on Carlingford Lough

A new evening cruise bringing together six cross border business groups has been launched. A collaboration between Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda, Kilkeel, Newry and Warrenpoint Chambers of Commerce and the recently formed South Armagh Business Improvement Group, will see over 200 guests come together. The cruise takes place on Thursday 16th June in the stunning surroundings […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth In Bloom 2022

The Community Office, Louth County Council is announcing for a third year in a row its annual environmental competition “Louth In Bloom 2022”. It was launched on Monday 30th May by Councillor Jim Tenanty, Cathaoirleach of Ardee Municipal District and Chief Executive Joan Martin. The format of the competition is changed this year. Judges will […]

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Get 15% Off a Midweek Break at Killeavy Castle Estate this June

The Relax and Refresh Experience: Escape with an overnight stay for two people in a Superior Guestroom and a 3-course evening meal in our Bistro Bar. Explore our woodland walks before relaxing with complimentary use of the Spa Thermal areas. Includes a full Irish breakfast each morning of your stay. Book online for the Relax […]

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Foster Families Connect Through Art in Newry Studio Twenty Three

On Tuesday 24th May, 31 children from foster families in the Southern Trust attended a mini art gallery showing at Studio Twenty-three in Newry. The event was a final celebration after a 3-week online art course which resulted from a collaboration between CEO of Studio Twenty-three, Frankie Bannon and the local authority. Studio Twenty Three […]

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Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced For Child Cruelty and Indecency

Thursday 9th June, a 69 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for gross indecency with/towards a child, indecent assault and child cruelty. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim’s identity, will serve 8 years in prison and a further 2 years on probation. Detective […]

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Newry Chamber Members Collaborate for a Fundraising Event in Newry

Teamwear company, Playr-fit have organised a Business 5 aside football tournament which takes place on Friday 17th June with all proceeds going to PIPS Hope and Support Charity. This event takes place at the Newry cages, home of Newry City AFC who recently got promoted to the Irish Premiership.  A great response was received for […]

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Crime Louth

Two Men Sentenced Following Dundalk ATM Thefts and Cross Border Pursuit

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledge the sentences handed down to two men, Fearghal Nolan and Michael Muckian, at Newry Magistrates Court today, Friday 10 June. The investigation, carried out with colleagues in An Garda Síochána, followed two ATM thefts in Dundalk in April 2020. A cross-border pursuit involving a Gardaí helicopter ensued, and […]