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The Armagh club, runners-up in 2017 and 2008, finally got their hands on the coveted silverware, as the 7s, sponsored by sportswear manufacturer O’Neills this year for the first time, were held at the Naomh Mearnóg and St Sylvester’s clubs in Dublin. Clann Éireann, captained by Niamh Coleman, were impressive throughout the day and after […]
Detectives are investigating a robbery in the Downpatrick area on Friday evening, 2nd August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Police received a report shortly before 10.45pm that a man and woman aged in their 20s had boarded the ferry from Portaferry to Strangford as foot passengers at around 8.45pm. “While onboard, they were approached by a […]
Those present at a poignant and emotional event in Camlough village to mark 300 Days of the current savage destruction of Gaza and the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, were told that despite the carnage there has to remain hope. The commemoration organised by the local ‘Gaels Against Genocide’ Group involved the planting of a […]
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 […]
Four police officers assaulted when dealing with a report of an assault in Newry in the early hours of Thursday, 1st August. Inspector Woods said: “We received a report at around 12.40am of a fight in the Bank Parade area of Newry. Officers attended and located a 22-year-old man who was injured. “The officers took the man […]
From PSNI – Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “On Sunday evening various people sent me footage of police vehicles with emergency lights and sirens celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland Final victory with the people of Camlough. “My reaction to that footage is very straightforward. We are the police and that privilege and responsibility demands that, at […]
New data has revealed that on average, Northern Ireland is second cheapest for car insurance across all the regions in the UK. Price comparison experts at CompareNI.com have analysed insurance premiums UK-wide from January to May 2024. The data revealed significant differences in insurance costs depending on where you live, with premiums in some areas […]
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, […]
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. […]
A ‘Tree Planting’ ceremony to mark the 300th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 3rd August at 11am. The ceremony will take place at the village Garden of Remembrance. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’. Pat McGinn well […]
On Sunday, a significant event took place in Camlough village that has brought immense joy and a sense of unity to the people of South Armagh. A PSNI vehicle was seen driving through the village, displaying an Armagh flag, joining the community in celebrating Armagh’s GAA victory in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. CRJ […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. Welcoming the report and its 32 recommendations, Minister O’Dowd said: “This is an ambitious piece of work carried out by independent consultants, which has the potential to transform our rail network across the island. It offers an opportunity to deliver real and lasting […]
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