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Hazzard Tells British Secretary of State to Give Clarity on £400 Energy Payment Date

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has challenged the British Secretary of State for clarity on when workers and families will receive the £400 energy support payment. Speaking after meeting Chris Heaton Harris in London today, Chris Hazzard said: “Today, we challenged the British Secretary of State over delays in getting the £400 energy support payment […]

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Ennis Hails Progress on Narrow Water Bridge Project

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has hailed progress on the development of Narrow Water Bridge as key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Speaking after meeting with An Taoiseach at the proposed site for the bridge, the South Down MLA also called on the Irish government to progress other key projects outlined in New Decade, New […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Discovery of 27 Brothels by Police ‘truly shocking’ – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the discovery of 27 brothels by police is ‘truly shocking’’ and said it’s a relief that the victims have now been brought to safety.  The party’s Justice Spokesperson said:  “News that police have discovered 27 brothels across the north is truly shocking and I am relieved that the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Afternoon Tea Dance Brings Elderly Residents Together

To celebrate Positive Ageing Month Crotlieve District Electoral Area, hosted an afternoon tea dance in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Positive Ageing Month provides an opportunity for our elderly residents to come together, to try something new, while enjoying the companionship and friendship of others. It […]

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Spooktacular Dance Night at No 7 Duke Street

Celebrate Halloween in style at No 7 Duke Street Saturday 29th of October with an array of incredible DJs and fancy dress. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the organisers said: “We are delighted to announce the return of our second Skylite Dance Festival Halloween Edition Over 15 DJ’s playing across 3 rooms from 3pm […]

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Increased BBC Coverage of Gaelic Games Great News for Gaels Across the Island – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed today’s decision by the BBC that it will broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals for the first time. Sineád Ennis said: “Confirmation that the BBC is to broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling finals for the first time is long overdue and is great news for northern Gaels and supporters […]

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Progress on £2.6m Regeneration of Warrenpoint Promenade

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Warrenpoint to view progress on the £2.6m public realm scheme at the Promenade. The investment will deliver a high quality public realm scheme including replacement of footpaths, repairs to the sea wall and replacement street furniture. The Department for Communities provided £1.96million towards the scheme with Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Simultaneous Halloween Fireworks Display for Omeath/Warrenpoint

Sinn Féin Councillors Antóin Watters and Mickey Ruane (Newry, Mourne and Down) together with Omeath Tidy Towns have organised the inaugural Cross Border Fireworks display which will see simultaneous displays in Omeath and Warrenpoint on Halloween night at 7.30pm. Cllr Watters said “Cllr Ruane, Omeath Tidy Towns and I have been working on this over […]

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Infant Mental Health Service Celebrates 10 Years

The Southern Trust Infant Mental Health Team, i-CAMHS is marking ten years of service. i-CAMHS was originally set up as part of the Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as the first in Northern Ireland to directly provide intensive specialist support to children under three years old and their parents or primary care givers. […]

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Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Man Taken to Hospital Following Warrenpoint RTC

Police received a report of a road traffic collision at the Seaview Road area of Warrenpoint shortly after 2:35am on Tuesday 11th October. It was reported that a tractor struck a number of vehicles, causing damage to them. One man was taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident. ENDS

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Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Chris McKinley

McKinley (nee McConville)(Warrenpoint/Clontafleece) 12th October 2022, peacefully at Carlingford Lodge Care Home, Chris, beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Liam, Bernadette, Jim, Aidan and the late Louise and Mary, 23, Springfield Road, Warrenpoint. Mother-in-law of Gregory and the late Joseph, cherished grandmother of Adam, Jack, Richard and Katie and dearly loved sister […]

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Constituency Newry Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Declan McChesney

McChesney (Killowen, Rostrevor) 7th October, 2022, peacefully at home, Declan, dearly loved husband of Maryanne, loving father of Keith, Lauren and Greg, father-in-law of Ruth and much loved grandfather of Arianna. 68, Old Killowen Road, Rostrevor. May his soul rest in peace. Declan’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 2pm – […]