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Children and Young People Encouraged to #BeSafeOnline in New Cyber Safety Campaign

An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]

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Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Police Appeal Following Damage of Narrow Water Memorial

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of criminal damage at a memorial in the Narrow Water area of Warrenpoint. A number of wreaths were reported to have been removed from their location and left in the vicinity. The report was made to police on Sunday morning, 25th September at 11am, however, the damage could have happened […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Taylor Condemns Desecration of Narrow Water Memorial

Following the desecration of wreaths, memorial crosses and floral tributes yet again at the Narrow Water memorial to those soldiers murdered in 1979, Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor said: “Once again those driven by hate have taken the opportunity to cause further hurt and trauma to the loved ones of the brave soldiers who were […]

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‘Need for Action to Tackle Cost-of-Living Crisis!’- Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said action must be taken to tackle the cost-of-living crisis which is placing a huge burden on workers, families and businesses.   Speaking at a Sinn Féin fringe meeting at the British Labour Party conference this evening, the South Down MP said: “The heavy squeeze on household and business […]

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Obituaries Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Majella Smyth

Smyth (nee McMahon) (Warrenpoint) 16th September 2022, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Majella, beloved wife of the late Martin and loving mother of Ronan, mother-in-law of Laura, grandmother of Gabriele and Samantha and much loved sister of Oliver, Jim, Geraldine, Martina and the late Lyn. May she rest in peace. Majella’s remains will repose […]

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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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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Expand Child Exploitation Team to Newry and Warrenpoint

As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the night time economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to Newry, Mourne and Down district. On Friday […]

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Council Chair Takes Part in “Giant Beach Clean.”

Restoring the beauty of Warrenpoint Beach was Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage’s mission on Saturday 20 August as he took part in the Giant Beach Clean. The event, which was organised as part of the Wake The Giant Festival, in partnership with ‘Live Here Love Here’ and ‘Love Your Lough’ […]

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Thousands Attend Wake The Giant Festival

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August to watch Fionn mac Cumhaill, the centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down’s Wake the Giant Festival, return to the town in spectacular fashion. The imposing giant Fionn, designed by world famous artist and sculptor Francis Morgan, wowed crowds as he rode into […]

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Narrow Water Bridge Project Reaches New Milestone

Another milestone has been reached in progressing the Narrow Water Bridge Project with the commencement of an advanced works contract for the construction of a compensatory bird roost site. Further to the milestones achieved this year such as Northern Ireland Bridge Orders taking effect and Louth County Council issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Bank Holiday Events This August in Newry and Mourne

August bank holiday 2022 is set to a massive spectacle in Newry and Mourne with an events schedule stacked within the district set to provide a boost to local business. With headline acts such as Iur Cinn Fleadh in Newry and the Skylite festival in Warrenpoint Clanrye News and Sport is bringing you a one […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

The “Grace O’Malley” to Dock in Warrenpoint, Open for Visits

In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]