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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Camlough Village Ceremony Will Mark 300 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A ‘Tree Planting’ ceremony to mark the 300th  day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 3rd August at 11am. The ceremony will take place at the village Garden of Remembrance. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’. Pat McGinn well […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Community Restorative Justice Say Camlough Police Incident Brought Unity to Community

On Sunday, a significant event took place in Camlough village that has brought immense joy and a sense of unity to the people of South Armagh. A PSNI vehicle was seen driving through the village, displaying an Armagh flag, joining the community in celebrating Armagh’s GAA victory in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final.  CRJ […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Welcomes All-Island Rail Review Publication

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. Welcoming the report and its 32 recommendations, Minister O’Dowd said: “This is an ambitious piece of work carried out by independent consultants, which has the potential to transform our rail network across the island.  It offers an opportunity to deliver real and lasting […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Marian Kinney

Kinney (née Burns), Marian – R.I.P.  79 Lower Foughil Road, Jonesborough.  30th July 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.  Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Charlotte and Sophie, grandmother to Matilda, Harriet, Eddie, Gus, Dottie and Bertie, predeceased by her sister Caroline. Marian’s remains will repose at her home this evening (Wednesday 31st July) […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Craigavon

Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Seanad Éireann South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Hughes Welcomes Final Report of All-Island Strategic Rail Review

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The All-Island Rail Review sets out a pathway to a greener, cleaner and more connected island. “The report outlines a number of key priorities, and I particularly welcome plans to reinstate the Portadown […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Detectives Appealing For Information and Witnesses Following Burglary In Newcastle

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRASH Services Fuels Customer Care With Investment In Recovery Vehicles

CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s largest accident management company has expanded its fleet of recovery vehicles with the addition of four new trucks for vehicle recovery and transport. CRASH has been operating for well over 25 years, taking care of everything to get motorists back on the road after an accident. CRASH offers a range of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Petition Appears Online for Camlough Super Cop

A petition has appeared online in support of the police officer involved in All Ireland final celebrations in Camlough. The petition reads: 28th July 2024 seen the day that Armagh GAA won the All-Ireland SFC to lift the same maguire for the first time since 2002. The community of Camlough and wider South Armagh were […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Goes ‘Above and Beyond Compliance’ In Recent Lexcel Quality Mark Review

For the seventh consecutive year, JMK Solicitors, NI’s number one personal injury practice, are celebrating being awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark for their ‘very high standard’ of overall compliance. The Lexcel scheme, administered by the Law Society,  recognises firms which achieve excellence in legal practice management and client care. During the annual review, it was […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Police In Camlough Demonstrated Leadership – Feehan

Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh

Cusher Councillor Appeals For Calm and Vigilance Around Orange Halls

Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]