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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Police Seek Help to Identify Man’s Body Found In Warrenpoint

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man following a report of a sudden death in Warrenpoint this morning, Thursday 3rd October. Inspector Connolly said: “The man was discovered by a member of the public on Rostrevor Beach at approximately 7.25am and as yet, we have been unable to establish his identity. “We believe […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Legacy South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin MP’s In London to Support Investigative Journalists at Tribunal

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane is today in London alongside Chris Hazzard MP to attend a tribunal which will examine allegations of police spying on journalists. The North Belfast MP said: “We are in London today to support the groundbreaking work of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney, and other journalists. “These investigative journalists have been […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Campaign Group Welcomes Clearance of Open-Air Stockpile of Stinking Waste Bales From Port

Following exactly one year of campaigning, we welcome what we hope was the clearance of the open-air stockpile of stinking waste bales from Warrenpoint Port on Friday 30th of August. Residents and businesses of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area now need to hear from the four major players involved in the creation and enabling of […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Wake the Giant Festival Draws Thousands to Warrenpoint

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 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. This year’s event was even more remarkable with the introduction of two new giants, Wee Binnian and Carley, whose […]

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Community Constituency Newry Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Brian Murphy

Murphy (Warrenpoint) 18th August 2024 peacefully at home, Brian beloved husband of the late Bridgid, loving father of Shane, Aaron and Bryan, father-in-law of Selina, Ruth and Aoh and devoted grandfather of Jack, Tiernan, Niamh, Cliodhna, Deana, Hannah and Jamie, much loved brother of Eileen, Frances, Peter, Seamus, Ann and the late Pauline. 73, Burren […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Minister Fails to Meet Warrenpoint Community As Smell Gets Stronger

The members of The Rotten to the Point Campaign Group who have been highlighting  “The Evil Smell” case in Warrenpoint for almost a year and have now collected over 2500 signatures on their petition calling for the removal of the Re-Gen Waste Ltd waste operation from Warrenpoint Port, have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Giant Weekend of Family Fun Planned for Wake the Giant In Warrenpoint

It’s only a matter of days before Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Appeal For Witnesses After Two Assaults In Rostrevor

Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Rostrevor on Saturday 27th July.  The first took place inside The Tipsy Fairy around 10pm and the second took place before 11pm outside the Corner Bar.  If you witnessed these taking place please contact Constable Robinson in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1837 of 27th July. […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Terry Rooney’s Cottage Relaunch In Aid of PIPS Hope and Support

Rostrevor resident, Mr. Terry Rooney proudly announces the relaunch of his Irish cottage, showcasing artefacts from years gone by, after a devastating fire led to its rebuild. The community is warmly invited to join Terry, his family, and friends for a special event to mark the cottage’s reopening on Sunday, July 28th at noon in […]

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Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Health South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin Seek Ministerial Intervention as Warrenpoint Stench Returns

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard has described the return of foul odour connected to the activity of Warrenpoint Port as “utterly unacceptable” as party colleague, Sinead Ennis MLA requests urgent meeting with DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir. Mr Hazzard said: “In recent days we have been contacted once again by residents and businesses in Warrenpoint who are […]

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Business Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Health Infrastructure South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point to Host Election Husting After Large Waste Piles and Smell Is Back

Rotten to the Point, which has raised severe issues from concerned residents and Businesses in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough area due to the foul smell and flies emanating from Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Re Gen Waste for over the past 2 years now, will be hosting a hustings with Westminister Election South Down Candidates in the town as […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Witness Appeal Following Warrenpoint Assault

We are appealing for witnesses in relation to an assault that occurred on Thursday 6th June 2024 between approximately 1pm to 1.30pm.  The incident is believed to have occurred in the area of Duke Street, Warrenpoint. If anyone has witnessed the incident, has any dash cam footage from around that time, or has any information […]