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A new way of working which provides mothers-to-be with complete continuity of care and midwives they know has expanded to the Newry and surrounding area. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust launched its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in April 2023 in the Portadown, Lurgan and Brownlow areas with the introduction of […]
Newry people are being called on to nominate their local heroes for this year’s Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards before the deadline at 23:50 on Monday 6th May. The awards are all about celebrating local people who have made a positive impact on their local community and who have done extraordinary things to […]
A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’. Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]
New research published today by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of basics. Basics refer to the everyday living essentials such as housing, energy, food, transport and telephone/mobile and broadband costs. The cost of home energy tops consumer concerns at 91%, followed by food and […]
Ulster Bank has announced plans to extend its charity partnership with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and has committed to another year of fundraising for this service. The announcement came as a group of Ulster Bank colleagues were invited to visit the Children’s Hospice headquarters and meet team members and medical staff who provide care […]
The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council this year’s May Day Fair event is set to be the best yet, with an even bigger choice of […]
Activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office held a solemn vigil yesterday evening [April 17] to coincide with Palestinian Prisoners Day. Party member’s gathered at the Palestinian Murals at Catherine Street and displayed banners which stated “”Stop the Murder of Palestinain Children” and another which read “Saoirse don Phalaistín” – Freedom For Palestine. Numerous passing motorists […]
15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]
Colm Birdy, a coach from the Carrickmacross Emmets Rounders Club in Monaghan, is the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year for 2023. This is the fifth time that Translink and Ulster GAA have partnered on the initiative, which is designed to recognise club coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the coaching and development of […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with U.S. Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy today, reaffirming their commitment to building prosperity through investment. The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with the Ministers to discuss a range of issues including the […]
Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams’, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre. This initiative, first involves transforming mundane utility boxes scattered throughout the city centre into works of art. These […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]
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