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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

400 Cannabis Plants Seized In Markethill

Police have seized approximately 400 cannabis plants following a search in Markethill today, Tuesday, 3rd October.  Inspector Tate said: “Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by Local Policing Team officers, conducting enquiries in the area carried out a search of a property in the Main Street area which had raised their suspicions. “Upon entering the property, they located […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Hosts Health Roundtable

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath hosted a roundtable with health organisations at Stormont on Monday. Mr McGrath is engaging with health organisations, the community and voluntary sector and political parties in the South to look at how we can save our health service. Among the groups in attendance on Monday were the British Medical Association, […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Farmer Convicted at Newry Court

Banbridge farmer Stephen Donald, of Carrick Road, Loughbrickland, was convicted at Newry Magistrates Court today of two charges of failure to notify the movement of cattle out of his herd or death of cattle. Fifty-three-year-old Mr Donald pleaded guilty and was fined £700 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following a cattle identification inspection of […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Lifestyle Stormont

£55 Million of Additional Benefits Claimed Through ‘Make the Call’

Around £55 million of additional benefits has been claimed in the past year by almost 12,000 people using a Department for Communities advice service. The Make the Call wraparound service connects people with the benefits, supports and services to which they are entitled and have not previously been claiming. During the year, Make the Call supported […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh Company Convicted of Animal Transportation Charge

An Armagh company, Killyfaddy Farms Ltd of Killyfaddy Road, was today (Monday 2 October) convicted at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry Court, of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey. Killyfaddy Farms Ltd was convicted and fined £300 plus £15 offender levy for one charge of transporting an animal which was […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Honours Outstanding Achievements at Civic Awards Ceremony

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie welcomed 33 amazing individuals and organisations to the Burrendale Hotel in Newcastle on Friday 28 September for a special Civic Awards Ceremony. This annual event serves as a platform for the Council to recognise those people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Police Officers Injured In Crossmaglen

Two police officers have sustained injuries after a vehicle failed to stop in the early hours of this morning Sunday October 1st on the Concession Road, Crossmaglen. Inspector McCormick said: “At around 12.20am local neighbourhood officers, who were conducting proactive patrols, attempted to stop a car, a grey coloured Audi A6. The car failed to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 30/9/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 30 September 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Greenfield Park 7 4 1 2 16 17 -1 13 Cleary Celtic 4 4 0 0 11 2 9 12 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Playr-fit Raises £6000 for PIPS

An extravaganza of football at Newry Showgrounds has resulted in over £6,000 raised for a local suicide and mental health awareness charity. Organised by bespoke clothing brand Playr-fit, dozens of teams from local businesses took part in the two-day, five-a-side tournament in June. It was the second year the highly-successful competition has taken place with […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 30/9/23

TheCarnbane League and local Mid Ulster Shield results for SAT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 are shown below. MUFA SHIELD ROUND 1 TIES – SAT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Ballyholland           4   v   1    Red Star  at Jennings Park No. 1 Dollingstown Res   3  v    3   Church Street  at Planters Park, Dollingstown (Church Street […]

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Community Council Education Government Louth Louth County Council

CBS Primary to Park’ n ’Stride this Irish Road Safety Week

Louth County Council have joined forces with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and An Garda Síochána to ask parents and students across Louth to rethink their daily commute by taking part in the ‘Park ‘n’ Stride’ campaign. The aim of this initiative, which coincides with Irish Road Safety Week, October 2nd to 9th, is to reduce […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

NI Small Business the Foundation of Our Economy

The vital role of Northern Ireland Smallest Business Sector to the local economy, was the key message from this year’s Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, held in Newry. Hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber, more than 200 delegates from across Northern Ireland attended the conference. The event was […]