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Mourne Gullion Strangford Awarded Full UNESCO Global Geopark Status

Mourne Gullion Strangford has been awarded internationally coveted UNESCO Geopark status. The UNESCO Executive Board met in Paris on Wednesday 24 May and announced that Mourne Gullion Strangford had been welcomed into its network of global Geoparks, making it one of only 18 outstanding landscapes worldwide to be awarded full accreditation this year. The landscape encompasses […]

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Taylor Concerned With Significant Challenges at Daisy Hill Hospital

Ulster Unionist Representative Councillor David Taylor has described the significant challenges affecting medical staffing levels at Daisy Hill Hospital as extremely worrying.  This follows on from an announcement by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust that they are initiating actions in response to the developing situation. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement by the Southern […]

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“Sinn Fein Mask Slips In Planned South Armagh IRA Jamboree!” – TUV

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed an upcoming commemoration in South Armagh dedicated to a celebration of the Provisional IRA. Statement by TUV Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: On Sunday week Sinn Fein MP John Finucane is billed as the main speaker at an event described as the “South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration”. This self-styled “MP […]

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Newry Show 2023 Launches In Style

By Columba O’Hare The launch of the 2023 Newry Show was held recently in Bessbrook Town Hall. A large number of sponsors,  agrifood industry stakeholders and show committee members attended the event. This year’s Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 24 June on lands at 12-18 Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. The event returns after […]

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Rebrand for Camlough Mechanical Engineering Firm Ahead of Multi Million Pound Expansion

M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]

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Brackley Candles Ethically Sourced, Ethically Made

From Derrynoose County Armagh, Brackley Candles are hand poured using rapeseed with coconut natural wax blend. This wax is blended in Europe and is made from rapeseed oil and coconut oil and nothing else. It is completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax and synthetic additives. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the company said: “Vegan scents are […]

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“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse!” – Aontu

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse” writes Aontú candidate Liam Reichenberg It is an enormous tragedy that so many people are disillusioned with the democratic process. Every day on the canvas trail I meet people who tell me they will not vote […]

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Unite Launches UK Wide Campaign to Get Bone Marrow Donor for 8 Year Old Local Boy

Unite Community Newry has launched a UK wide campaign to find a donor for little Bobby, an 8 year old boy from the Newry area who needs a donor fast. Martin McKeown Newry Unite Community Chairperson, speaking at the launch of UK wide campaign “ time is of the essence, we are going to pull […]

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Coronation Celebrations Planned for Bessbrook Town Hall

A Big Screen King’s Coronation event is taking place in Bessbrook Town Hall on Saturday 6 May. Everyone is welcome from 10.30am to view the festivities on the Big Screen. The screening will be followed by some refreshments and family entertainment. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area Forum received funding […]

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Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday

‘Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 6th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am  Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday  The Bessbrook/Camlough  annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 6th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk part of a series of similar events  which […]