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Council Approves Next Phase of Castlewellan Forest Park Treetop Walk

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering Northern Ireland’s first-ever treetop walk at Castlewellan Forest Park, following the successful completion and approval of the project’s Outline Business Case. Working in partnership with EAK Ireland, which is part of the EAK group, a leading provider of immersive, nature-based experiences, the Council […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must End Complicity In Genocide – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must take concrete steps to uphold its international legal obligations and to avoid any complicity in the ongoing illegal occupation and acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after adding his name to a letter from MPs to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Charged With Kidnapping and Robbery

Police investigating a robbery in the Monaghan Street area of Newry on Saturday, 5th July, have charged a man to court. The 37-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and robbery and is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court today, Friday, 18th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Saoradh Newry Condemns Stormont Expenses Scandal

Saoradh, the Revolutionary Socialist Republican party, condemns in the strongest possible terms the obscene revelation that over £1.9 million has been squandered by MLAs in Stormont on office comforts, tech gadgets, and personal travel perks, all while our communities continue to suffer under brutal cuts, poverty wages, and systemic neglect. The latest figures expose the […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Living with Endometriosis: My Story

By Nicola Grant I’ve lived with endometriosis for most of my life — and I wouldn’t wish the journey on anyone. It started when I was young, with extremely heavy periods and agonising pain that no one seemed to understand. I was told over and over again it was “just bad periods.” It wasn’t. Eventually, […]

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Community Infrastructure

Translink and Ulster GAA Launch Search For Exceptional Young Volunteers

Ulster GAA and Translink are calling on clubs across the province to nominate young members for the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month Award. The award honours the exceptional contributions young members make to their clubs and communities. Each month throughout the season, one winner will be chosen who best embodies the GAA’s […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Suspicious Activity at Derramore Woods

Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Derrymore Woods Park area of Bessbrook, Saturday, 12th July. This was reported just after 10.30am. We are keen to identify a man described as middle-aged, white, short, of stocky build with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. He was believed to […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Pride Line Up Announced!

It’s officially time to start getting excited for Newry Pride 2025. Preparations are well underway and this year’s line-up is looking very exciting indeed.  Belfast Quire, Clare Sands, SOAK, St. Bishop and indie punk band Tramp have all been added to the bill. Organisers say they have also invited Chapelle Roan to call down after Electric Picnic […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

19 Yr Old Charged With South Armagh Robberies

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh have charged a man to court. A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary from a dwelling, theft of a vehicle and handling stolen goods. He is further charged with obstructing police and with two counts of interference with vehicles. He is due to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Sinn Fein Urge Vigilance After Crossmaglen Vehicle Thefts

Local MLA Aoife Finnegan has urged vigilance after vehicles were stolen in the Crossmaglen area in the early hours of this morning (Friday)  The south Armagh MLA  said, “It is extremely distressing to hear that thieves have once again targeted homes and vehicles stolen. Anyone who may have any information about last nights incidents should […]

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Community Health

The Public Health Agency Say Don’t Let Alcohol Ruin Your Twelfth of July

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink alcohol during the Twelfth of July celebrations, to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it.  Whether it is drinking at home, at a party, at an eleventh night bonfire, or at a parade, everyone is being […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Investigate Overnight Burglaries In South Armagh

Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh which occurred overnight. The first report, received at around 2.20am this morning, Friday 11 July, stated that two men had attempted to force a window at a property in Chapel View in Crossmaglen, however it’s believed the pair made off in separate vehicles […]