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Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has urged the people of Newry and South Armagh to come together in support of the people of Palestine in the face of the latest onslaught from the Israeli Military. The Newry City councillor said: “Tomorrow night, Tuesday 24th October, we will be taking part in a vigil to show […]
A county Armagh man has been chosen as an Irish delegate for the New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony. The TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines starts off race weekend the first weekend in November with a celebration at the finish line in Grand Central Park. It features the Parade of […]
Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October. The site is a significant expanse in the centre of the South Armagh village and for many generations the ex-military base was inaccessible to […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said the official opening of the new ‘St Jospeh’s’ school for Crossmaglen marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for local students and young people. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I was delighted to attend the official opening of the new school building for St. Joseph’s last week. […]
Two police officers have sustained injuries after a vehicle failed to stop in the early hours of this morning Sunday October 1st on the Concession Road, Crossmaglen. Inspector McCormick said: “At around 12.20am local neighbourhood officers, who were conducting proactive patrols, attempted to stop a car, a grey coloured Audi A6. The car failed to […]
Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween? ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will make a spooktacular return to Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Wednesday 25 and Monday 30 October. Once again celebrating the Gaelic festival of Samhain (Sow-in), which marks the harvest season’s end and the beginning of winter, the six-day festival […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that the confirmation of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is deeply concerning and must be urgently tackled. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The report from NI water which confirms the presence of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is extremely concerning. “Not only is Lough Ross a […]
Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Crossmaglen on Monday 4 September have made four arrests, and issued a renewed appeal for information. Four men – aged 35, 58 and two aged 31 – were arrested following searches in the Crossmaglen area this morning, Tuesday 26 September. All four were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the appointment of new Housing Executive contractors. New contractors have been appointed to carry out £250m of maintenance and repair work. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “These new contracts will be a relief to thousands of Housing Executive tenants across the North who have […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said today the Tory government is punishing ordinary workers and families for the political neglect and irresponsibility of one party. Conor Murphy was speaking after British Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris announced a consultation on a wide range of punishing charges on workers and families. Conor Murphy said: “In […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a shooting incident which occurred at residential premises at the Gullion View area of Meigh. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly before 2am on Saturday 16th September, police received a report that a number of shots were fired at a property in the area. It is believed […]
The SDLP has appointed Killian Feehan as the Chairperson of its Newry and Armagh Constituency Branch. Mr. Feehan was elected by SDLP members at a recent AGM in Newry Mr. Feehan said: “As an SDLP activist for more than 15 years, I am honoured to have been appointed Chair of the party’s Newry and Armagh […]
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