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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

£16.2 Million Confirmed for Newry City Park

Funding of £16.2 million has been unlocked for Newry City Park, helping realise one of the City’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Outline Business Case (OBC) for the park has now been approved by the Department for Communities and a Contract for Funding issued — opening access to £16.2 million […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Work Begins on £18.3m Choice Housing Development

Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations alongside their subsidiary Maple and May, has launched the construction of their £18 million mixed tenure development in Newry. The project team were joined at the city centre location by Clonrose Developments, who will lead the development of the site.  The former Saint Clare’s Convent and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn Elected New President of Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn has been elected to serve as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30th November at Custom House, Newry. Edwina is the current CEO of Wood Innovations Ltd, a flooring distributor, importer and wholesaler specialising in the supply of wooden floors throughout the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Continue to Investigate Lurgan Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the murder of a man, yet to be identified, following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, who were arrested yesterday on […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group Welcomes Funding Success

Members of the Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group have welcomed the award of significant funding from the Department for Communities for the Front Shore area. Following initial meetings of the Steering Group, an ambitious action plan has been agreed with work due to commence in the coming weeks.  Key priorities include the revitalisation of […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First SRC Recipients of NI Traineeships Recognised at Stormont Event

Students from Southern Regional College (SRC) were among thirty young people from Northern Ireland’s Further Education (FE) Colleges recognised as the first recipients of a Northern Ireland Traineeship at a ceremony in Stormont. The students were among the first cohort from Northern Ireland to complete a NI Traineeship. The new NI Traineeships enable school-leavers and […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Two Stacks

TWO STACKS IRISH WHISKEY UNVEILS NEW RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE, LAUNCHES DOUBLE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR IN A CAN

Friday 1st December: Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has revealed a new bottle design, featuring up to 70% recycled glass, as part of its commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility.  As one of Ireland’s only independent bonders and blenders, Two Stacks is breaking boundaries to sustainably produce unique and creative Irish whiskey expressions, and the new embossed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/12/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 December 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 6 6 0 0 23 2 21 18 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 -4 14 Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Archview United 9 3 2 4 30 30 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

PSNI Launch Murder Enquiry In Lurgan

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder enquiry following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody assisting with police […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Further Bank Closures Will Bring Great Concern to Local Communities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the latest round of bank closures across the north will bring great concern to local residents. The Newry City councillor said: News that Ulster Bank will be closing 10 of its branches, resulting in the loss of 21 jobs and that Barclays will be closing their branch […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/12/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS SAT 2 DECEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United   P   v  P   Rossowen at Jennings Park No.2 Millburn United    0   v  9   Cleary Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park     Villa Rovers            P   v  P   Camlough Rovers   at Jennings Park No.1 DIVISION ONE  – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm    Ballyholland         […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Brian Magennis’ Survivor Story delivers #TimeMatters Message of Hope

Former GAA player Brian Magennis had never known ill health other than the common cold or sports injury until an out-of-the-blue pancreatic cancer diagnosis shattered his world in 2020. The 51-year-old from Poyntzpass, near Newry says he has Covid-19 to thank for being at home which made him pay more attention to the symptoms and […]