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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Jonesborough: Man Dies Following Serious Head Injuries

Detectives investigating an incident in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May, can confirm that the man, aged in his 40’s, who sustained serious head injuries as a result of the incident, has sadly died in hospital. A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course […]

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Community Constituency Crime Inside the Courtroom NI Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen: Former GAA Treasurer to Stand Trial on Historic Sex Abuse Charges

By Paul Higgins A former GAA club treasurer appeared in court today (wed) accused of historic sex abuse against two alleged victims. Appearing at Newry Magistrates Court by video link from HMP Magilligan, 64-year-old Thomas McKenna confirmed his identity and that he was aware of the 17 charges against him.  In relation to the first […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Jonesborough: Three Arrested After Man Sustains Head Injuries

Detectives are appealing for information following a report that a man had sustained serious head injuries in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May.​The man is currently in hospital in a serious condition as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.Three men aged 27, 34 and 42, were […]

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

McNulty Welcomes Progress to Replace NI General Teaching Council

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said has welcomed a move from the Education Minister to bring forward legislation to replace the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland (NIGTC).  Justin McNulty MLA said: “Back in 2021, the SDLP was stating that the General Teaching Council was beyond repair.  There were issues around teachers’ registration […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Housing Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Aontú’s Liam Reichenberg Welcomes CCTV at Lir Fold, Keady

Aontú’s representative in Newry & Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has welcomed news that CCTV cameras are to be installed at Lir Fold in Keady which is operated by Radius Housing. “The residents of Lir Fold have had to put up with intolerable incidents of anti-social behaviour from a small minority of other residents but also from […]

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Armagh Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Good Friday Agreement Committee Must Build on Progress From Last Term – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has said that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement must build on the good work of the last term, especially on legacy, all-island healthcare and planning for constitutional change.  Speaking at the first meeting of the Committee, Dáire Hughes MP […]

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Eight Local Fighters Gear Up for 2025 ITF World Tae kwon Do Championships in Barcelona

By Kevin McAteer As the countdown begins for the 2025 ITF World Taekwon-Do Championships, set to take place from July 22nd to 27th in Cornellà, Barcelona, Eight local fighters for Team Ireland are intensifying their preparations to make a significant impact on the global stage. The local athletes are: Cathal Fegan Silverbridge  Aoife Loye Silverbridge  Joe McKeown Silverbridge  James Walsh Silverbridge  Ethan O’Kane […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Nutrient Action Programme Proposals Unworkable – Finnegan

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan  has raised concerns with proposals set out in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) currently out for public consultation.  The Newry and Armagh MLA has urged  people to make their views known on the NAP review in the public consultation which closes at the extended date of 24th July. The Sinn Féin […]

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

PBP Newry & Armagh Rep Marc Mac Seáin Calls For Halt to Newry Civic Centre

People Before Profit Newry representative Marc Mac Seáin has called for a halt to the plans for the development of Newry Civic Centre. McShane said: “To describe the proposed £17m Civic Centre in Newry as ‘controversial’ would put it mildly. Describing the affair as yet another costly mess for NMDDC is more appropriate. Throughout this […]

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

McNulty Calls For Clarity Over South Armagh GP Surgeries

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has today called on the Minister of Health to urgently break the deadlock with GPs over contract terms, warning that ongoing uncertainty threatens the future of two vital GP practices in South Armagh. SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: “There is a very real and growing concern among patients […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Education Minister Meeting With Gael Linn

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a meeting between the Education Minister Paul Givan and Gael Linn. SDLP MLAs facilitated the meeting and attended alongside Gael Linn to discuss funding for the Scoil Spreagtha scheme. The scheme, which supports and inspires schools and pupils in teaching Irish and learning languages is set […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Mullaghbawn: People Before Profit Concerned With Anti-Migrant Tone

Wanted to put a statement out to clarify the storm of rumours concerning Mullaghbawn which quickly became anti-migrant in tone, despite not being connected to the matter: People Before Profit’s Newry & Armagh rep Marc Mac Seáin comments: “There’s been a frenzy of sensational rumours going around about an incident in Mullaghbawn on Tuesday 13th. […]