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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mary Payne

Payne, Mary – R.I.P.  Late of 77 Second Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry.  12th January 2024 at Daisy Hill Hospital.  Much loved mother of Dyvid and Tanya, devoted nanny to Christyl, Dominic, Eirinn and Fianna, beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Kathleen and dear sister of Donna, Stanley, Ronald and the late Patricia – R.I.P. Patricia’s […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results -13/1/24

MID ULSTER SHIELD QUARTER FINALS – KICK OFF 1.30 pm  Cleary Celtic           5     v    0  Lurgan Town Res  at Olympic Park Bessbrook United  3    v    0  Mayobridge  at Orior Park, Bessbrook Killymoon Rangers 2   v    2  Rossowenat Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown (After extra time Rossowen won 5 – 4 on penalties) KEHOE CARS (NEWRY)  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Three Men Use Grinder to Access Safe In Forkhill Burglary

Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at a filling station in Forkhill. It’s believed the break-in of the business on the Carrickasticken Road occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, 12th January, between 1.45am and 3.30am. A kiosk in the forecourt was broken into and a significant amount of cash, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

“Never Stop Talking About Palestine” Urges Newry Councillor

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said that it is important that local people and communities continue to voice their concerns about the ongoing Israeli agression in Gaza. The elected representative said that he expected large numbers of people from the Newry, Mourne & Down  region to support tomorrow’s (Saturday) ‘Global Day of […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Slams “Shameless Blame Game”, Calls For Immediate Pay Deal to Avoid Strikes

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent intervention to address the current public sector pay dispute. Mr McNulty said: “There are only ten days left for an urgent intervention to address the needs of public sector workers ahead of a day of generalised action next Thursday. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and […]

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Community Government Health Infrastructure Politics Stormont

Government Concerned About Impact of Planned Industrial Action on Thursday 18 January

The Department of Health is extremely concerned about the potential impact of planned industrial action on Thursday 18 January.  While every effort will be made to mitigate the impact on the public, there will be widespread disruption to all aspects of health and social care services. This is expected to impact across a wide range of areas […]

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Business Community Crime Government Stormont Westminster

Postal Workers In North Must Be Exonerated – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the British government’s decision to exonerate sub-postmasters who were impacted by the Horizon IT scandal. In a letter to the British Secretary of State today, she said that in the absence of an Executive, the British government must ensure local sub-postmasters are also covered. Michelle O’Neill said: “I […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Taylor Disappointed at Daisy Hill Decision

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has expressed his disappointment at the announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May that Emergency General Surgery is to be permanently relocated from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area Hospital. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement by the Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May regarding the permanent […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Francie Goes The Extra Mile For Macmillan Unit!

The Southern Trust would like to express their sincere appreciation to Francis Mc Mullen from Newry for his exceptional generosity towards the Macmillan unit. Despite having been a patient himself, Francis participated in the Dublin Marathon and raised an incredible £6336 for the cause. His selfless spirit and unwavering dedication are truly inspirational and deserving […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Huge Newry Industrial Warehouse Approved Despite Hundreds of Objections

By Donal McMahon A huge Newry industrial warehouse has been approved despite hundreds of objections to the development in a residential area. The £15m Savage & Whitten wholesale distribution hub was signed off by the planning committee of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Wednesday (Jan 10). The Chancellor’s Road Residents Group had objected […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Anger at Daisy Hill Surgery Decision

By Donal McMahon The chief executive of the Southern Trust is to be called before an “urgent” council working group to explain the decision to remove general emergency surgery from Daisy Hill hospital. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was presented with a letter from the permanent secretary of the Department of Health, Peter […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

O’Neill Ready For All Ireland Championships

Newry boxing star Danny O’Neill is ready to light up the All Ireland Boxing Championships this week after a stellar run of competition victories in the last few months. The Newry based boxer has been training hard behind the scenes hoping to add All Ireland gold to his ever growing medal collection. The Bosco’s Finest […]