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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Derek O’Brien

Oโ€™ Brien, Derek โ€“ R.I.P.  93 Second Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry.  18th July 2024, peacefully at home.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret and loving father of Neil, Derek, Martha and the late Paul. Derekโ€™s remains will arrive to the Camlough Road entrance to Derrybeg this afternoon (Friday 19th July) at 4.00pm and proceed to his […]

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Community Consumer Council NI Lifestyle

Consumer Council on Consumers Rights For Air Passengers Impacted By IT Outage

With reports that a global IT outage is causing delays and queues at airports, the Consumer Council is advising consumers of their rights and what they are entitled to if their travels plans are disrupted. Michelle Kelly, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council, explains what consumers should expect if their flight is delayed or […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Bobby Rocks

Rocks, Robert (Bobby) โ€“ R.I.P.  7 Toragh Park, Newry.  18th July 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Bridie and loving father of Neil, Ciaran and Ronan, predeceased by his brother Brian and his sister Kathleen. Bobbyโ€™s remains will repose at his home tomorrow (Saturday 20th July) and Sunday (21st July) from […]

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Community Crime Louth

Two Arrested, Discharge of Firearm and Assault, Dundalk

Gardaรญ in Dundalk have arrested two men (aged in their 20s) in connection with investigations into the discharge of a firearm and an incident of assault, which occurred at a residential location near Dundalk, Co Louth, on Friday 19th July 2024 at approximately 8.30pm. Three men (two aged in their 20s and one aged in […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Carla Lockhart Swears Into Parliament After Re-election

Carla Lockhart has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Upper Bann and has officially been sworn in, taking an oath of allegiance to His Majesty, King Charles III and his successors, at Westminster.  In a heartfelt message to her constituents, Lockhart expressed her deep gratitude and commitment to serving the community. “What an […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Raid Targeting Newry Member

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh has strongly condemned the Crown Forces for carrying out an early morning raid in Newry on 15th July. The raid was carried out under the draconian “Terrorism Act” and the Republican on the receiving end is a young member of Saoradh and รฉistigi, the party’s youth department. The family home […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Minister Welcomes Social Care Reports

Reforming adult social care is about so much more than easing hospital pressures, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised. The Minister was commenting on the publication of update reports on the work of the Social Care Collaborative Forum. Established in April 2023, the Forum is working to implement proposals stemming from the public consultation on […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry-Based FPM and Belfast-Based Think People Become AAB in Strategic Brand Consolidation

Newry based FPM will rebrand to become AAB, in a strategic alignment which forms the cornerstone of AABโ€™s six-year plan to strengthen and expand its position as a leading provider in the mid-market. Headquartered in Newry, FPM joined AAB in 2022 as part of a strategic growth deal and marked the first private equity investment […]

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Community Infrastructure Lifestyle

Three Quarters of Drivers Think Switch to Electric Is Too Soon

Drivers across Northern Ireland are reluctant about switching to electric vehicles A massive 75% of drivers surveyed said they believed that the government plans to ban the selling of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is too soon, according to a new survey by  CompareNI.com. When drivers were asked when they planned to make […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Welcomes Commitment to Repealing Legacy Act

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as an early pledge during the state opening of Parliament today.  Mr Eastwood said that the move demonstrated the change in approach to Northern Ireland where every political party and victims group opposed the Conservative […]

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Community Dรกil ร‰ireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad ร‰ireann Stormont Westminster

โ€˜Opportunity For New British Government to Reset Relations With Ireland and Europeโ€™ โ€“ Sinn Fein

Sinn Fรฉin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Toriesโ€™ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: โ€œThe election of a new […]