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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry City AFC Appoint New Manager

Newry City AFC Chairman Martin McLoughlin has confirmed the appointment of Gary Boyle as First team Manager at Newry City AFC. Martin commented “Gary has been Darren’s assistant for a number of years and his football qualities as well as his dedication and professionalism have been evident throughout meaning it was both an easy and […]

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Community Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

McGrath Gives Full Support to Warrenpoint FC

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has expressed his full support for Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to refuse its application for a Championship License and Promotion License for participation next season. Mr McGrath said: “Like many political representatives, I was recently contacted by the management of Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Ó Murchú Speaks on Construction Safety Licensing Bill

Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú used time during a debate on the Construction Safety Licensing Bill to highlight the work being done in Louth in relation to lifelong learning and the pursuit of innovative technologies. The Sinn Féin representative said there had been ‘significant, positive news in Louth’ particularly in relation to the Louth and […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results / Fixtures – 14/5/23

RESULTS: 05–05-2023 (Fri)  Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club League Round 6 Belleek 19:00 Erne Gaels (Fermanagh) 3-16   0-03 Four Masters (Donegal) 06–05-2023 (Sat) Electric Ireland Ulster GAA Football Minor Championship Section A – Round 5 Owenbeg 13:00 Derry 2-18   0-02 Fermanagh Clones 13:00 Monaghan 0-14   0-11 Donegal  GAA Hurling Minor Celtic Challenge […]

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Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Young SDLP Newry Candidates Election Posters Ripped Down

SDLP Newry City candidate Doire Finn has taken to social media to condemn the removal of her posters in the city. The young election candidate has however been very upbeat about the incident. “Post canvas today, I’ve noticed that posters have been ripped down. I’ll be replacing Big Doire’s that have been destroyed but if […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Joan Markey

Markey (née Grant), Joan – R.I.P. Late of 24 Cottage Road, Kilkean. 5th May 2023 at Craigavon Area Hospital. Much loved mother of David and Dermot, adored nanny of Róise and Dáithí and a loving mother-in-law to Mairead. Joan’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ on Sunday […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Derrybeg Residents Oppose The British Monarchy in Newry

Residents of a Newry housing estate have erected a number of banners expressing opposition to the upcoming coronation of Charles Windsor. The banners which were erected on the Camlough Road and a nearby flyover state “Derrybeg Says Stick Your Coronation – Abolish The Monarchy”. Passing motorists sounded car horns in support as the banners were […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Alliance Party to Attend Coronation of King Charles

Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has sent her congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort ahead of their coronation this weekend. Speaking ahead of attending the event in London tomorrow (Saturday), Mrs Long said it was an historic occasion. “My best wishes and congratulations go to Their Majesties King […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Every Effort Must Be Made to Avoid Norbrook Redundancies – Savage

SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections International Newry Newry and Armagh

Reverse Decision on Norbrook Job Losses says Grant

The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and  tragic news for local  workers and  their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said,  “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Business Norbrook Announces Job Losses

Newry based business Norbrook, has announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more competition are the reasons behind the move. A spokesperson for the company said: “We recognise this is a difficult time […]