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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Co. Down Towns Need CCTV Upgrade or Face “Chronic Anti-Social Behaviour”

By Donal McMahon Co Down towns must be included in a CCTV upgrade or they face falling victim to “chronic anti-social behaviour”, a councillor has warned. Council run CCTV systems across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) look set to be upgraded, but some may be left out fuelling fears problem areas will not […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Pledge to Share the Road to Zero

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is joining a growing list of organisations who are committing to road safety by pledging to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ and they are encouraging others to do the same. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, said: “Too many people are sadly killed or seriously […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group Welcomes Funding Success

Members of the Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group have welcomed the award of significant funding from the Department for Communities for the Front Shore area. Following initial meetings of the Steering Group, an ambitious action plan has been agreed with work due to commence in the coming weeks.  Key priorities include the revitalisation of […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund Opens

The fourth annual ‘Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund’ is now open for community groups, organisations, and charities to apply for funding to support the health, wellbeing, and environment of the local area. Over the past three years the Harbour Community Fund has put £60,762.00 back into the local community, supporting 78 different individual organisations with […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Newry and Warrenpoint to Host UEFA Under 15 Tournament Games

The Irish Football Association and UEFA are hosting an U15 tournament between, N. Ireland, Luxembourg, Latvia and Faroe Island.  These fixtures will be held during week beginning 13th November 2023 between Newry Showgrounds and Milltown Stadium in Warrenpoint.  The Newry Fixtures are as follows: Monday 13th November KO 3pm N.Ireland v Faroe Island at The […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

The Active Runner Safety Campaign Is Back

THE ACTIVE RUNNER SAFETY CAMPAIGN IS BACK .. BE BRIGHT  BE SAFE BE SEEN  BE INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN…… http://www.activerunnermag.com/bebrightbesafebeseen Be a part of the campaign, and upload your Club badge, company logo, or photo of you the runner /walker. We will email your very own poster to you to share on social media and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Tom Dunn Statue Unveiling Marks Historic Moment in Rostrevor’s Shared History

A bronze statue, which commemorates and celebrates the history of Tom Dunn in his home village of Rostrevor, has been unveiled by Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland. The unveiling of the statue took place during a special event on Sunday 17 September in The Square, Rostrevor and is the result of the collaborative effort […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy NMD Council Politics South Down Warrenpoint

Ulster Unionists Remember Narrow Water Massacre

Ulster Unionist Party representative, Councillor David Taylor has commemorated the victims of the Narrow Water Massacre alongside his Party colleague, Councillor Bethany Ferris, on the 44th anniversary of the terrorist incident which resulted in the murder of 18 soldiers by the IRA. Councillor Taylor said: “I was honoured to attend a very dignified service of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Thousands Attend Wake the Giant Festival

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 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. Hundreds of shoreside spectators followed the giant Fionn on his epic journey to Warrenpoint onboard the Carlingford Lough Ferry […]

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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Bernadette McGreevy

McGreevy (Warrenpoint) 20th August 2023, peacefully at hospital, Bernadette (Bernie), dearly loved mother of Michelle, Brendan, Alannah and Elisha, beloved daughter of the late Betty and Thomas McGreevy, mother-in-law of Gordon, Paul and Conor, loving grandmother of Kyle, Jamie, Mollie, Sophie and Charlie and much loved sister. 21 Ganna Way, Warrenpoint and formerly of Rostrevor. […]

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Community Constituency Newry South Down Warrenpoint

Death of Elderly Couple Not Being Treated as Suspicious

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Greenan Road area of Newry. It is believed the deaths may have occurred some time ago. A post mortem has taken place and the deaths are not being treated as suspicious at this time, […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Two Bodies Found In House Near Warrenpoint

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Newry area. The deaths were reported to police on Thursday, 17th August and enquiries remain ongoing. There are no further details at this time and an update will be provided in due course. ENDS