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Prime Minister Must Act Now Before It’s Too Late For Businesses! – Murphy

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses. Speaking during a visit to Dungannon where he met local businesses, Conor Murphy said:  “I heard first hand today of the hardship businesses continue to experience as the cost of living crisis deepens […]

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Firmus Energy Announces 56.3% Increase!

As announced recently by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, continuing increases in global wholesale gas prices are impacting the tariffs of local energy suppliers. As a result of these unprecedented global prices, firmus energy is being forced to announce increases to its natural gas tariffs in the Greater Belfast Network and Ten Towns Network area […]

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Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Joy Powell

Powell, Joy – R.I.P. 35 The Glen, Newry. 4th September 2022, peacefully at Ardmaine Care Home. Beloved wife of Colum and loving mother of Karen, Stephen, Garry and the late Suzanne. Joy’s remains are reposing at her late residence today (Tuesday 6th September) and tomorrow (Wednesday 7th September) from 12.00 noon until 9.00pm each day. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Detectives Are Investigating the Circumstances Surrounding a Fire in Newtownhamilton

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in Newtownhamilton during the early hours of Monday 5th September which has caused substantial damage to a number of outbuildings and vehicles at a farm in the area. Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: “Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze at Cullyhanna Road at around 1.45am. […]

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Businesses Need Support to Cope With Unprecedented Electricity Costs – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should provide more funding to help struggling businesses through the unprecedented rises in their electricity bills.  The Finance Minister said:  “The British government must step up with financial support to support businesses which are being hammered by the huge rise in electricity bills.  “Right now some […]

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Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Ian Matthews

Matthews, Ian – R.I.P. London and formerly of 32 Chapel Road, Meigh. Died suddenly 24th August 2022. Beloved son of Patricia Steenkamp and the late Alex Matthews, brother of Chris Matthews, Jannie Steenkamp and Liona Hoeben and stepson of Jan Steenkamp. Funeral arrangements later. Very deeply regretted by his loving mother, stepfather, brothers, sister, stepfather, […]

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McNulty – McIlveen Should Focus on Resolving Teachers’ Pay Dispute!

SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called on Minister Michelle McIlveen to focus her attentions on ensuring teaching staff receive a fair pay increase. He was speaking after the Minister confirmed striking teachers could face pay deductions. A number of teaching unions in the North are considering strike action over the failure […]

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Newry Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Sean Maginnis

Maginnis (Bessbrook) Sean RIP, passed away 23rd August 2022. Dearly beloved husband of Josie, deeply devoted father to Caroline, Siobhan and Ciaran, caring father-in-law to Adrian, Ciaran and Anne, a loving Granda and Great-Granda and a cherished and loved brother and brother in law. Funeral arrangements- Sean’s remains will leave his late residence 24 Fr […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Attend Scene of Death at Camlough Lake

PSNI attended the scene of a sudden death at Camlough Lake today with the area being sealed off. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police attended the scene of a sudden death in the Camlough lake area on Wednesday, August 24th.  The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. There are no […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Victims To Be Remembered In Great North Half Marathon Fundraiser 

Camlough man Pat  McGinn will be one of the many locals from the area participating in the World renowned “Great North Run” Half Marathon in Newcastle England on Sunday 11th September.  Pat will be running the testing half marathon to raise funds for CRY (Ireland) and in particular memory of young Kevin Fegan from Camlough  who […]

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Council Congratulates Local High Street Award Winners

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to recognise the success of Murray’s Nearby in Cullyhanna on winning two Gold Awards and the title of Best Convenience Store and Best Deli Categories in the Retail NI Irish News High Street Hero Awards 2022, which took place on Wednesday 17 August at Hinch Distillery. The […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Action Needed Urgently to Help People in Cost of Living Emergency! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Bank of England forecasts of recession and of inflation hitting 13% emphasises the need for the British government to urgently get to grips with the cost of living emergency.  And he urged the DUP to return to the Executive so ministers are in a position to take […]