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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Grant Calls For Executive Commitment to Protect Those Against Benefit Cuts

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called on the Executive and the Northern Ireland Assembly to give a commitment, that regardless of the Westminster Governments decision tomorrow, that those most vulnerable in Northern Ireland will be protected. Those on benefits now and in the future will suffer a disproportionate impact given the prominent levels of […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

£80,000 Invested In Puffin Crossing Facilities for Warrenpoint and Dundrum

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the switching on of new pedestrian PUFFIN crossings on the A2 Seaview, Warrenpoint road and on the A2 Main Street, Dundrum. The Department has invested £40,000 in each of the specialised pedestrian crossings. Minister Kimmins said, “The locations are popular crossing points on the A2 road, for people accessing schools, […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Two Cars Destroyed In Arson Attack

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack in Armagh on Sunday 16th March. Inspector Browne, said: “Officers received a report at around 12.30am that two cars were on fire in the Cavanacaw Manor area of the city. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished […]

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Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

Newry: Concerns Over Council Planning Delays

By Donal McMahon Staff turnaround at a Northern Ireland council has resulted in “emails in the ether” causing major delays for planning applicants. The apparent unexplained loss of planning data has only just come to light according to a Downpatrick rep. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged to Court With Magheralin Attempted Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a man to court following a serious domestic assault in Magheralin on Friday, 14th March. The man, aged 29, has been charged with attempted murder and domestic abuse.  He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17th March. As […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 15/3/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 15 MARCH 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Cleary Celtic 5 v 1 Ballybot UnitedAOH CUP ROUND TWO – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 3 v 2 Archview United Church Street 1 v 3 Camlough Rovers Newry Celtic 7 v 1 Greenfield Park Rockview 1 v 2 Cartwheel United Villa Rovers […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Urges Residents to Buy Loose Fruit & Veg to Save Food from the Bin

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 17 – 23 March 2025. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste. The campaign helps households develop the tools they need to cut food waste at […]

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

McNulty: Health Service Inequalities In Newry “Unacceptable”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has described health service inequalities in Newry as “completely unacceptable.” Mr. McNulty was responding to information from the Department of Health, which confirmed that just 23% of consultants working in the Southern Trust were employed at Daisy Hill Hospital. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Grant Slams Newry Council on Not Revealing Swimming Pool Cost!

Responding to complaints that Newry Mourne and Down District Council has once again refused to answer questions or release information on how much it cost to carry out the repairs on the swimming pool in Newry or who is paying for them. Nicola said this information should be a matter of public record and ratepayers […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Overdue Progress on Irish Language Commissioner

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed overdue progress on the appointment of language commissioners. Mr. McNulty said: “We are now five years on from the promise to appoint language commissioners in New Decade, New Approach. Progress is long overdue and while it has to be welcomed, questions must be asked about why […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

If You’re Irish, Come Into The Parlour on St Patricks Day

Free Tea or Coffee for Patricks and Patricias 17th March at Buttercrane To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Buttercrane Shopping Centre is offering a treat to anyone named Patrick, Patricia, or any derivative of these names. On Monday, 17th March, customers named after Saint Patrick, will be able to enjoy a free tea or coffee at any […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Protest Over Harbour Waste Fears

By Rotten to the Point The Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough community will be holding a Solidarity Walk and Peaceful Protest on Saturday 15th, March starting from  Warrenpoint Harbour Authority House in the Square to the main Warrenpoint Harbour Authority gates on the Newry Road. This peaceful protest is from 2:30pm and walk starts at 3pm. […]