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Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the opening of the new IncredABLE Café in Newry, describing it as a “fantastic initiative” that promotes inclusion, opportunity, and community spirit. Located in Newry Leisure Centre, the café offers a welcoming space for the public while creating meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Following […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. Minister Kimmins said: “There is too much at stake for us not to appeal the recent court judgement about this regionally significant infrastructure project. I am prepared to do everything within my power to save lives […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support World Breastfeeding Week, which takes place annually in the first week of August. The initiative, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and global health partners, highlights breastfeeding as a key pillar for lifelong health, child development and social equality. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits […]
Budding photographers across the district are reminded to capture their unique perspective of our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty before 15 August. Each year, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosts an amateur photography competition to highlight the splendour of the district’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The winning photographs from across The […]
On 20 July 2025, Local Newry Artist (Joe Galbraith) painted Divis Mountain during a four-hour outdoor challenge on Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 in association with ” Feile An Phobail”. Working from his signature blend of realism infused with contemporary elements, he aimed to translate the mountain’s austere, shifting moods into a painting that […]
Aontú representative in South Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has warmly welcomed the news that Ireland is to host the 2028 World Tae Kwon Do Championships. “This is fantastic news for the development of the sport in Ireland. North and south, Ireland has much to offer the world as a host for major sporting competitions such as […]
The Tae Kwon Do World Championships are set to held in Ireland in 2028. The huge news was announced by Tae Kwon Do Alliance Ireland on their Facebook page. Dear members, As we disperse after a gruelling but rewarding week at the World Championships, we take away lots of medals but also lots of lessons […]
The Full Playing Order for the M. Donnelly My Club Shop.ie All Ireland Poc Fada Senior Hurling 1. Cathal Dillon, Tipperary 2. Pearce Smyth, Down 3. Noel Fallon, Roscommon 4. Sean Og McLaren, Antrim 5. Killian Phelan, Kilkenny 6. Cillian Kiely, Offaly 7. Darren Geoghegan, Louth 8. Brendan Cummins, Tipperary 9. Pat Burke, Westmeath 10. […]
Funeral notice for the late Mark Hughes – R.I.P. Hughes, Mark – R.I.P. 20 Cottage Road, Killean and formerly Hill Head Road, Newry. 22nd July 2025. Beloved fiancé of Karen, father of Mark, Mairead and Ellie. Mark’s remains will repose in McGennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this evening (Friday 25th July) […]
Northern Ireland is facing a housing emergency of historic proportions. With homelessness rising, social housing waiting lists surging, and affordability worsening, families and individuals are struggling to find safe and permanent shelter. Housing Demand Soars As of 31st March 2025, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) waiting list reached 49,083 households an increase of around 25% since […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that any plans for a band parade in Bessbrook must fully take into account the rights and needs of local residents, particularly around access for carers, domiciliary workers, and emergency services. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I’ve been in contact with the Parades Commission to relay a number […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund (HEF) The grant programme, delivered by the Department for Communities, supports the repair, research and regeneration of Northern Ireland’s heritage assets including listed buildings, scheduled monuments and community heritage projects. The Fund encourages action by third parties to realise the Department’s aim of […]
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