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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Welcomes Prompt Action to Remove Bonfire Material In Derrybeg

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the swift response of statutory agencies in removing bonfire material from the Derrybeg area, following concerns raised by local residents. Councillor Mathers said:“I want to commend the prompt action taken by agencies to remove the bonfire material in Derrybeg after I reported it on behalf of concerned residents. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

McGrath Condemns Attack on Priest

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has condemned an attack on a priest in the area. The priest was attacked at the church on St Patrick’s Avenue. There is another ongoing incident in the Marian Park area. Mr McGrath said: “This is a disgraceful attack on an elderly priest which has left him in a […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Mineral Licensing Regulatory Framework Must Be Fit For Purpose – Finnegan

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that the recent relinquishing of several mineral prospecting licences in the Sperrins area reinforces the urgent need to ensure the regulatory framework underpinning mineral licensing is fit for purpose with environmental protection, transparency, and community consultation central to decision-making. Sinn Féin Environmental spokesperson Finnegan commented following […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Co. Down Murder Possibly Linked to Priest Attack

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down, District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Police attended an address in the Marian Park area following a report of a deceased man at approximately 12pm on Sunday […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick Newry and Armagh South Down

Priest Attacked In Church In Co. Down

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a priest being seriously assaulted in Downpatrick.It was reported to police at around 10.10am on Sunday, 10th August that a man had walked into the church on St Patrick’s Avenue and hit the priest on his head with a bottle before leaving.The victim was taken to hospital […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 9/8/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 9 AUGUST 2025 SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 2025 – PREMIER DIVISION Ashgrove Rovers 3 v 7 Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No.2 Ballybot United 3 v 2 Ballyholland at The Barley Field Rossowen 4 v 2 Orchard United at Kilbroney Park Villa Rovers 3 v 0 Millburn United at Jennings Park […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh

Ireland Must End Role In Israeli Bonds – Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has welcomed the findings of the Oireachtas Committee report on the Israeli Bonds Programme, which concludes that Ireland’s Central Bank should not be complicit in facilitating Israeli bonds. Senator Murphy, a member of the Committee, said: “This report confirms what has become morally and legally undeniable: Ireland should not be […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Civic Centre Survives ‘Call In’ Split Decision

By Donal McMahon Newry’s controversial £17m civic centre plans have survived a ‘call in’ process in chambers this week in a split decision by councillors. The application for the new HQ for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was first lodged in 2019 and gained final approval in June for the Abbey Way site. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Notice of Appeal to A5 Judgement Has Been Served

The Department for Infrastructure has served a Notice of Appeal against the A5 judgement made in June.  Speaking as the appeal was lodged to the Court of Appeal, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “I am determined to see this project go ahead and therefore it is important that we appeal the decision made in the High […]

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Community Council Education Government Louth Louth County Council

VARCITIES Project Nominated For E-Government Award

Louth County Council’s VARCITIES project at Dundalk Library has been nominated for a 2025 e-Government award. The VARCITIES pilot project, a transformative urban regeneration initiative co-funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, has been nominated in the Smart Cities and Urban Development category. Located within the courtyard area of the County Library and Museum in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Tackle Barriers to Youth Sport Participation  

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent action from the Northern Ireland Executive to tackle growing inequality in access to sport and physical activity for young people. He made the call following a meeting with Ulster University to discuss new research which highlights significant barriers—particularly cost and access—for children and adolescents trying […]

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Farmer Convicted of Animal Welfare Charges

Wesley Lee (78), of Cleenish Road, Cleenish, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen was today convicted at Enniskillen Court on two charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013. Mr Lee was convicted on: Mr Lee was convicted and fined £600 plus £15 offender levy and £72 summons fee. […]