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RESULTS: 30–01-2026 (Fri) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 2 Convoy 19:30 Donegal 1-12 5-12 Derry 31–01-2026 (Sat) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 2 Abbey CBS 11:30 Down 2-20 1-15 Wicklow 01–02-2026 (Sun) Ulster GAA Hurling Minor Development League Round 2 Clonguish 11:00 Longford 4-18 1-04 Louth Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Shield […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.8%. At the Council meeting on Monday 2 February 2026, a new domestic rate of 0.4999 pence for 2026/2027 was agreed. The new Non-Domestic Rate for 2026/27 is 31.0337 which represents an increase of 2.8%. For a property valued at £133,000, the […]
By Paul Higgins Co. Down man has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of another man. Appearing in the dock of Newry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, Colm McAvoy confirmed his identity and that he understood the single charge against him. The 39-year-old, with an address on the Tanvally Road in Monteith, understood to […]
Police have made two arrests following the discovery of a cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen on Friday, 30th January. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Reynolds said: “Officers on mobile patrol observed a man throw away a hand-rolled cigarette as he saw them approach. A strong smell of cannabis was noted and, after the cigarette was retrieved, he […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the management of Glen Electric to change course following news that the company plans to cut 51 jobs from its Newry operation. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “These proposed redundancies are devastating news for workers in Glen Electric. Working families are already struggling and the threat of redundancy is […]
A Co. Down Trinity College law graduate has received a six-year sentence for killing a Limerick student following a court hearing in Greece. Joseph Patrick Connolly was sentenced on January 20th, 2026, after a 12-hour trial in the city of Ermoupoli, on the island of Syros. Connolly, was found guilty of fatal bodily harm which […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has recognised the achievements of 40 staff from across the organisation who took part in the 2025/26 Leadership Development Programme at the Downshire Civic Centre in Downpatrick. The Programme supported 40 delegates to develop their leadership skills, enhance their personal and professional growth, and strengthen a culture of excellence […]
Kornelijus Bracas appeared before court, Monday 26 January, for offences including the murder of his sister, Alesia Nazarova, and arson with intent to endanger the life of his 12-year-old niece. The 27-year-old was given a life sentence last October having pleaded guilty to murder aggravated by domestic abuse. Today, appearing before Belfast Crown Court, Bracas was told he will […]
The SDLP has launched a campaign to save pubs, hotels and other hospitality businesses following changes to business rates. It follows the revaluation of non-domestic properties, which has seen some rates bills for local businesses rise dramatically. The SDLP is bringing forward a public petition calling on the Finance Minister John O’Dowd to urgently intervene […]
RESULTS: 23–01-2026 (Fri) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 1 Owenbeg 19:30 Derry 2-17 3-15 Tyrone 24–01-2026 (Sat) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 1 Darver 3G 14:00 Wicklow 3-11 1-17 Donegal 25–01-2026 (Sun) Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Cup Round 1 Mallusk 14:00 Antrim 3-23 1-10 Down Ulster GAA Hurling U20 Shield […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced plans to introduce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) on 1 October 2026. GDL is a road safety scheme designed to reduce the disproportionate involvement of new – primarily young – drivers in fatal and serious road traffic collisions. It will introduce a revised training, testing and post-test framework for new drivers […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting families, schools, community groups and nature enthusiasts to take part in a series of Imbolc Festival events in Crossmaglen, celebrating the landscapes, wildlife and heritage of the Ring of Gullion. Taking place from 31 January to 4 February as part of Imbolc Festival 2026 (28 January–8 February), […]
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