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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/2/23

MU SHIELD SEMI-FINAL TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Gilford Crusaders  2   v   4   Cleary Celtic at Woodlands Park, Gilford PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park  1   v   0   Camlough Rovers at Jennings Park No.1      Rossowen            1  v    1   Newry Celtic at Kilbroney Park                DIVISION ONE  –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm                                                                          […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Jarlath Burns Elected Uachtarán Tofa of GAA at Annual Congress

By John Harrington Jarlath Burns was elected as Uachtarán Tofa of the GAA at their recent Annual Congress on the first count. He received 158 of the 277 ballots cast, which put him ahead of fellow candidates Pat Teehan (70), and Niall Erskine (49) Armagh native Burns, who is principal of St Paul’s High School, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Stabbed Wife 19 Times As 12 Year Old Tried to Protect Mother

By Paul Higgins A dangerous would-be killer who stabbed his estranged wife 19 times in the chest and abdomen while their daughter tried to save her mummy was handed a jail sentence of 16 years and eight months today (fri). Newry Crown Court heard how the 12-year-old repeatedly kicked Peter McCartney in the face as […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal After Spate of Newry Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following recent burglaries in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm on Friday, 17th February that a house had been broken into in the Ashgrove Park area of the city. “Substantial damage was caused to the inside of the property and […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

UUP Back Call from Motor Cycle Union of Ireland for Government Support to Save Sport From Collapse

Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt, is backing the call from the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) for government support to save the sport from collapse. This time last week, it was revealed huge hikes in insurance cover had put at risk events from the North West 200 road races to motorcycle trials. Mike Nesbitt, […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Pig Farmers Urged Not to Miss Funding Deadline

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged pig producers across Northern Ireland to be mindful of the upcoming deadline for DAERAs Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme. Applications will close to the scheme on February 21, 2023. Speaking ahead of the deadline, the DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme is currently open to applications. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Access to  NHS Dental Care Vital for Families- Mary O’Dowd

Sinn Féin spokesperson Mary O’Dowd has said all effort must be made to ensure people can see a dentist when they need one through the health service.  Mrs O’Dowd said:  “Reports that access to NHS dental care could be at risk is deeply concerning and totally at odds with the very ethos of the health […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Community Sector Deserves Better- Haughian

Sinn Féin  Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

McKernan Slams State of Darkley Roads

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has slammed the poor state of the roads leading to Darkley saying they are ‘an utter disgrace’. McKernan said, “The two roads leading into Darkley are an absolute disgrace and I call on DfI Road Service to come out and see the road for themselves and explain if they think this […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

50th Year in Business for Abbey Autoline

Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker AbbeyAutoline has marked 50 years in business with the launch of a series of community outreach activities across the province. 2023 marks a major milestone for AbbeyAutoline as it embarks on its 50th year in business in Northern Ireland. At a special event hosted in Belfast, Managing Director Julie Gibbons […]

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Agriculture Business Climate Community Crime

Co Fermanagh Business Fined for Water Pollution Offences

A County Fermanagh business, The Yolk Folk Egg Products Ltd, Old Coach Road, Arney, Enniskillen pleaded guilty and were fined a total of £17,500 plus £15 Offenders Levy at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court today. The Court was told that on 20 July 2020 as a result of a complaint a Water Quality Inspector (WQI) acting on […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ursula Harte

Harte (Newry) Ursula died February 14th 2023 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Partner of Mickey, devoted mother of Megan and Molly, treasured nanny of Callum, loving daughter of Joey and the late Bernie R.I.P. and much loved sister of Paula and the late Thomas R.I.P. Ursula’s remains will repose in her father’s residence, 101 […]