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Community Constituency Council Government Kilkeel Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Council Investment Plan to Upgrade Leisure and Community Facilities

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed to invest in a number of upgrades to leisure and community facilities in Warrenpoint, Cullyhanna and Kilkeel. The changing pavilion at the Milltown community sports facility in Warrenpoint is to be replaced, with a new roof fitted at Cullyhanna Community Centre where internal repairs will also be […]

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

McNulty: Executive Failure Risking Translink Cuts

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has blamed an Executive failure to properly fund Translink as responsible for potential service cuts. He was speaking after Translink told Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee they were considering the removal of fare discounts, alongside cutting services to make savings. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The news that […]

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

Kimmins Hails GAA’s Sense of Community Following Armagh Victory

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has congratulated Armagh GAA following yesterday’s victory over Monaghan in the Ulster Championship Final. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Armagh gave us another memorable day yesterday as they overcame Monaghan to clinch the Ulster title for the first time since 2008. “I want to congratulate Kieran, the players and […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Several Hundred Attend Raymond McCreesh Annual Commemoration In Camlough

Several hundred people attended this morning’s annual commemoration in memory of IRA Volunteer Raymond McCreesh, who died on hunger strike 45 years ago. The Camlough man died on 21 May 1981 after 61 days on hunger strike. Among those attending the 45th anniversary commemoration were members of the McCreesh family, comrades, friends and neighbours of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Fords Cross Road Safety Meeting “Positive and Worthwhile Engagement”

Commenting after meeting with representatives from Silverbridge GAA Club to discuss the ongoing safety concerns at Fords  Cross, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn said that urgent attention was required to address the issue. The local Councillor who was accompanied at the meeting by her colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA said, “It was great to meet with […]

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

Kimmins Calls For Safe Travel to Ulster Senior Football Championship

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is urging all spectators travelling to and from the Ulster Senior Football Championship final in Clones to take care on the roads and have a safe journey. Speaking ahead of the game between Armagh and Monaghan, Minister Kimmins said: “I am delighted to be attending this showpiece occasion. “It will come […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Upper Bann

Time to Prepare for Irish Reunification – Murphy

Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Council Continues Major Investment In Play Parks Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing with its investment programme to refurbish and enhance play parks across the district, with a series of major upgrades now completed as part of its ongoing Play Strategy 2024–2029. The most recent phase of works has delivered improved facilities at Bishop’s Court in Ballyhornan, Derrybeg in Newry […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Belleek Man Sends Letter to Girl Expressing to Marry Her When She Turns 16

A man from Belleek has been convicted of stalking after sending a letter to a young girl expressing his wish to marry her when she turned 16. At Newry Magistrates’ Court, 44-year-old Patrick Gerard Cumiskey, of Main Street, was found guilty of a single charge of stalking. The court heard that police were alerted to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT BESSBROOK/CAMLOUGH DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK THIS MAY

Local groups and charity partners have officially launched this year’s Bessbrook/Camlough Darkness into Light walk, which will take place on Saturday 9 May at 4:15am in Derramore Woods, Bessbrook. Now in its seventh year, the annual early morning walk has raised just under £100,000 to date in support of PIPS Hope and Support, helping provide […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bessbrook: Three Arrested Following Recovery of Drugs and Weapons From Two Addresses

Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted searches of two addresses in the Bessbrook area today and have located class A, B and C drugs.  We have also located a number weapons including knives and pepper spray, stolen property, a large amount of cash and a small scale drug lab.  We have arrested  3 persons for […]

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

Repair of Thousands of Road Defects ‘Positive News’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Department for Infrastructure crews who have repaired over 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks. The member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is really positive news and shows what can be done when investment is targeted where it is needed most. “I want to […]