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Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new RAISE initiative aimed at encouraging pupil engagement through sports at primary school level in RAISE localities. The RAISE Active Schools Programme is a new multisport Physical Education initiative designed to encourage attendance, enhance pupil wellbeing and support strategic objectives of raising achievement and aspiration through a community-based […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Martin Hearty has thanked delegates at this weekend’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, for unanimously endorsing his motion calling for South Armagh to be included in the name of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The motion, submitted by the Morris Harvey Cumann, received overwhelming support at the party conference in Belfast. “When […]
By Temple Dark Books May 23rd 2026 sees the launch of the much-anticipated second volume of our Channel The Dark anthology series, in association with the suicide prevention counseling service, SOSAD Ireland. The concept behind Channel The Dark is simple – to channel dark ideas into something productive and creative – and our contributors have […]
Drivers planning a road trip this bank holiday weekend are being warned that even minor motoring offences could have a lasting impact on their finances – with new research revealing penalty points can push car insurance premiums by up as much as 26%. With a surge in traffic levels expected across Northern Ireland, car insurance […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the party is only getting started in delivering real economic change. Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis the East Derry MLA said: “Two years ago, Sinn Fein took control of the north’s Economy Department for the first time. “Since then, we have grown student numbers at Magee by […]
The Company that owns The Quay Shopping Centre – UGP Newry limited has gone into administration putting the future of the Quays at risk. The Quays has had a high vacancy rate over the last five years following the collapse of Debenhams which has left a major unit empty even today. This comes on top […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the Communities Minister is failing LGBTQIA+ people by refusing to bring forward the much-needed LGBTQIA+ strategy. Speaking on Lesbian Visibility week the South Down MLA said: “At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack across the globe, it is vital that we have a strategy in place […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Portadown yesterday, Wednesday 22nd April. Detective Sergeant Egerton said: “Police received a report just after 4.30pm, that entry had been forced at a residential property in the Drumnagoon Meadows area, Portadown. The property had been ransacked and an amount of cash taken. We believe the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the Autism Reality Experience to the Slieve Gullion and Crotlieve District Electoral Areas, marking World Autism Acceptance Month this April. Delivered by Training 2 CARE and supported by the Public Health Agency, the Autism Reality Experience offers an immersive, hands-on training session designed to help neurotypical people […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and attacks across Newry and Armagh, including damage to council property, a childcare facility and local businesses. “There is no excuse for this criminal and anti-social behaviour. It is causing damage, fear and anger in our communities and must end now. “Those targeted […]
SAT 18 APRIL 2026 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP SEMI-FINAL – GAME TO A FINISH – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 0 v 8 Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 18 APRIL NEWRY AOHCUP – GAMES TO A FINISH ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Cartwheel Utd 1 v 1 Greenfield Park at Jimmy Steen Park AET (Cartwheel Utd won 4 […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that the growing practice of drug dealers targeting a vulnerable person’s home to get their drugs delivered to the addresses is of deep concern. The Sinn Féin elected representative also urged people to be alert and vigilant to the illegal activity. She stated, “Recently the address of […]
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