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Community Constituency Legacy Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration Takes Place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm

The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.  The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre.   This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Local Hurling Club Presents Cheque To Cuan Mhuire

Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club attended the recent Cuan Mhuire  40th Anniversary celebrations and presented the Addiction Charity, founded by Kerry nun Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, with a cheque from their recent Spinathon fundraiser. Niall McGinn Treasurer of the hurling club speaking at the cheque presentation said, “Craobh Rua Camlocha has for quite some years now […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Bank of Ireland Newry Hosts Fraud Awareness Event

By Columba O’Hare Businesses in Newry received practical tips and support to help safeguard them and their finances from scams at a free fraud awareness event organised by Bank of Ireland and the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. The event, held at Newry Conference and Banqueting Centre, focussed on educating consumers on new and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First Minister Visits Cuan Mhuire, Newry

Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Cuan Mhuire “A Sure Shield and a Shining Light” For Our Community

“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Go Fund Me to Restore Noah Donohoe Mural In Newry

By Kevin McAteer A GoFundMe page has been set up locally to restore the Noah Donohoe mural in Newry which has fallen apart. The GoFundMe page highlights the plea: “In 2020 I painted a mural in Newry to remember the life of teenage Noah Donohoe. However, after four years, the mural has deteriorated. Which is […]

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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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Community Infrastructure Uncategorized

Extra Bus Substitution Services For Passengers

Translink will be running additional bus substitution services from early July when changes to train timetables come into effect to facilitate rail infrastructure works for the new Belfast Grand Central Station, on track for operational opening this autumn. Passengers are being encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time using information on the website www.translink.co.uk or Journey Planner […]

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Community Infrastructure Uncategorized

Translink Calls on Passengers to Download New mLink App

Translink has launched a significant update to its mLink mobile ticketing app and is calling on both current users and new passengers to download the new version today! With a striking new look, the new version will replace the current app. This move is a further step in the organisation’s drive towards a greener, digital-led future ticketing […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Uncategorized

Minister Murphy Launches Plans to Grow Seven Priority Sectors

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors.  The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision.  The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]

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Community Infrastructure Lifestyle Uncategorized

Translink’s Special Services Prove Popular For What Will Be One of the Busiest Event Weekends This Year

In what promises to be one of the busiest weekends on the events calendar this year Translink is operating enhanced and special services, utilising all available resources. Major events include Belsonic concerts in Belfast, the Foyle Maritime Festival in the North-West, three Taylor Swift concerts in Dublin, GAA Senior Football quarter-finals at Croke Park and […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Lú Festival of Light Wins ‘Best Arts and Culture’ Award at ATCM Awards In Glasgow

Louth County Council is celebrating the phenomenal success of the Lú Festival of Light, which has been honoured with the Best Arts and Culture award at the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) Awards ceremony held in Glasgow. This prestigious accolade recognises the festival’s profound impact on the community, its innovative use of heritage assets […]