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Crime Newry South Armagh

Bessbrook Homes Evacuated Following Pipe Bomb Incident

Police are appealing for information following a report of an incident at the John F Kennedy Park area of Bessbrook on Thursday 27th January. Inspector Campbell said: “Shortly before 10:50pm, it was reported that neighbours heard a loud bang in the area. Police arrived at the scene and the remains of a suspected pipe bomb was […]

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Community Downpatrick Kilkeel Newry South Armagh

Local Villages Benefit from Environmental Improvement Regeneration Schemes

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has undertaken a £4m regeneration of seven villages within the District. The villages of Annalong, Ballyhornan, Dundrum, Hilltown, Killyleagh, Meigh and Newtownhamilton have benefited through Environmental Improvement (EI) schemes following awards of almost £3m from the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment […]

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Agriculture Armagh Newry South Armagh

Red Diesel Rule Changes Fuel Further Concern – Irwin

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman and DAERA Committee member William Irwin MLA has said that the red diesel rule changes, whilst not severely impacting farming processes, will have an impact economically across many sectors, including hugely popular charity tractor runs. Mr Irwin said the fact that in response to a recent UFU and HMRC webinar, […]

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Community Newry South Armagh

Murphy Welcomes Works at Bessbrook Playpark

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed the commencement of works at the pond playpark in Bessbrook, claiming that once completed the park will be a “fantastic asset for the community”. Councillor Murphy said: “I am delighted to see the works now begin on upgrading this play park for the people of Bessbrook. “This project […]

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Business Government South Armagh South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Omicron Hospitality Payment Scheme Underway

Land & Property Services has begun contacting hospitality businesses to confirm their details to enable the Omicron Hospitality Payment to be made. Over 3,200 businesses will be eligible for a one-off grant payment of either £10,000, £15,000 or £20,000 based on their rateable value. Eligible businesses will include; restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, bistros, snack bars, […]

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Crime South Armagh

Several Cars Damaged in South Armagh Arson Attack

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an arson attack involving several vehicles in the early hours of this morning, Monday January 17th. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.45am that a number of vehicles were alight at the Carrowbane Road, Belleek, just outside Camlough. […]

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Crime South Armagh

Ó’Muirí Condemns Creggan Shooting 

Sinn Féin Councillor, Barra Ó Muirí has said that local people are shocked following an incident recently when a shooting took place in Trainor Crescent in Creggan.   The Slieve Gullion Councillor said:  “On Wednesday night there was a shooting incident near homes in Trainor Crescent in the Creggan area.  “There is absolutely no place in our community for these type of acts or for […]

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Crime South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Crossmaglen Shooting

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a shooting incident which took place in the Trainor Crescent area of Crossmaglen on Wednesday January 6th. Detective Constable Sands said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.30pm that two gunshots had been fired through a bedroom window at the rear of the property. Thankfully no-one was […]

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Armagh Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

TUV Announce Newry and Armagh Assembly Candidate

TUV have announced that Keith Ratcliffe will contest Newry and Armagh for the party in the Assembly election. Keith is a native of Laurelvale and is active in the Loyal Orders, serving as Deputy Master of Kilcluney Temperance Volunteers LOL 132 and Worshipable Master of Erin’s First Royal Blues RBP 1, Trandragee. He has run […]

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Armagh Banbridge Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newry Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

New Southern Trust Carers Consultants

The Southern Trust has appointed two ‘Carers Consultants’ to support those who care for an adult with a learning disability. In their new roles, Bernie Marshall and Majella Gorman aim to keep carers updated on Trust developments, help them to share their views and participate in the planning and delivery of learning disability services. As […]

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Armagh Community Newry South Armagh

Irwin Concern on Hargey’s Fuel Scheme

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern on the inaccessibility of Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey’s £2million emergency fuel scheme. Mr Irwin said he has had been contacted by many people inquiring if they would be entitled to the scheme however the application process was difficult to access. Mr Irwin […]

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Community Crime South Armagh

Bilingual Irish Signage in Newtownhamilton Attacked For Third Time

Police in Newtownhamilton are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of criminal damage to a bilingual Irish language information sign on the Keady Road. Inspector Campbell said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.45pm last night, Tuesday December 28th, that a sign had been badly damaged with what appears to be a heavy […]