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Detectives investigating an incident in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May, can confirm that the man, aged in his 40’s, who sustained serious head injuries as a result of the incident, has sadly died in hospital. A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course […]
As a strong advocate for all things farming in Northern Ireland, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging members of the public to support the Bank of Ireland Open Farm weekend – commencing on Saturday, 14th June. “Launched in 2012, the free on-farm experience is a showcase for the province’s vibrant farming industry. The two-day event […]
The Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club based in Warrenpoint have had a busy 3 weeks with team members competing in Craigavon, Dublin, and High Wycombe. First up we had father and son team Martin and Charlie Fearon at the Shinsei judo club Kyu grade (coloured belts) shiai competition. The pair travelled to the south lakes’ […]
By Paul Higgins A former GAA club treasurer appeared in court today (wed) accused of historic sex abuse against two alleged victims. Appearing at Newry Magistrates Court by video link from HMP Magilligan, 64-year-old Thomas McKenna confirmed his identity and that he was aware of the 17 charges against him. In relation to the first […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative commenting today after many reports in the press around the state of our democracy in Northern Ireland across all levels of our political institutions. She continued once again we have reports of our local council having to admit to the non-disclosure of an important environmental report for a £44 million […]
By Paul Higgins Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent, on bail accused of sexual assault, will have his case elevated to the Crown Court next month, a judge ordered today (tues). During a brief update in the case against 30-year-old Nugent, a prosecuting lawyer told Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, that “papers should be ready” […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report that a man had sustained serious head injuries in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May.The man is currently in hospital in a serious condition as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.Three men aged 27, 34 and 42, were […]
By Donal McMahon DUP politicians have walked out of a council chamber in an equality dispute over bi-lingual signs. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ratified its language policy with a majority vote on Irish and English gateway signage on Monday, June 2. Unionists had objected to the new signs for almost 90 communities in […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its Annual General Meeting on Monday 2 June 2025. Councillor Philip Campbell (Sinn Féin) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Geraldine Kearns (Sinn Féin) elected as Deputy Chairperson. Together, they take on their new roles with a shared commitment to […]
More than just imposed mass starvation, innocents are being lured by the prospect of aid shipments and gunned down. Crowds are concentrated into pens to be fed. Aid is being weaponised but figuratively & literally. Palestine activists across Armagh and beyond have arranged a march focused on complicity of our own & other western governments […]
A Co. Armagh man who was part of a crime gang who stole a JCB excavator to rip a cash machine from the wall of a filing station, was handed a three year sentence today (fri). Jailing Sean-Paul Donnelly at Newry Crown Court, Judge Paul Ramsey KC said while the custodial threshold “is plainly passed,” […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said has welcomed a move from the Education Minister to bring forward legislation to replace the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland (NIGTC). Justin McNulty MLA said: “Back in 2021, the SDLP was stating that the General Teaching Council was beyond repair. There were issues around teachers’ registration […]
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