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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables and Results – 1/2/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 1 FEBRUARY 2025                                                                                                                     PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00pm Ballybot United    3   v  4  Ballyholland at The Barley Field  Camlough Rovers 1   v  5  Newry Celtic at Camlough Cleary Celtic          6   v  2  Archview United at Olympic Park Millburn United    4   v  0 Rossowen  at Jimmy McAlinden Park 2024-2025 Premier Division […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Sharon Ruddy

Sands (née Ruddy), Sharon – R.I.P. Formerly of Drumliska Gardens, Carrivemaclone, Newry. 1st February 2025, at Craigavon Area Hospital. Beloved mother of the late Rachael and Shauna, loving sister of Tracey best friend and former wife of Raymond. Sharon’s remains will repose in McGennity’s Funeral Home this evening (Sunday 2nd February) from 6pm until 9pm […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Newry

Housing Executive Rents to Increase Again

The Housing Executive will be contacting its tenants over the next weeks about their annual rent charges, which will increase by 2.7% from 7th April.  This equates to an increase of £2.16 on the average weekly rent and will bring the average rent for a Housing Executive home to £82.05 a week, excluding rates. Each tenant will […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Parties Saying One Thing and Doing Another on Gambling

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said Executive parties are saying one thing and doing another on gambling harm. He was speaking after Executive parties passed a regulation liberalising gambling rules on the same day as supporting an all-party motion on tackling gambling harm, with no action on gambling harm promised in either […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Questions Need Answered on How Costs to Electricity Distribution Network Are Recovered

Nicola Grant Workers Party has commented on Economy Minister Murphy statement at the launch of his consultation on changes to how costs associated with new connections to the electricity distribution network are recovered . Nicola said the Workers Party will make a detailed response to the consultation, but some initial questions spring to mind. Particularly […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Successful Careers Fair Attracts Over 1500 Local Students

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome over 1500 students to its Careers Fair on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Newry Leisure Centre. Students from 12 post primary schools in locations across Crossmaglen, Kilkeel, Newry and Newtownhamilton, were provided with the opportunity to chat to over 50 exhibitors to explore further and […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Deliver Anti-Poverty Strategy

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that the Executive is failing people across the North by not bringing forward an anti-poverty strategy. He was speaking following a High Court case on the matter on Friday. Mr. McNulty said: “The Executive’s failure to bring forward or even prioritise an anti-poverty strategy sends a […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Launches New Biodiversity Strategy

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new Biodiversity Strategy for 2024-2030, a comprehensive guide dedicated to protecting and enhancing local habitats and species within the district over the next six years. The strategy reflects the Council’s commitment to safeguarding biodiversity for future generations. Focusing on five themes including trees and woodland, pollinators, […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Long Publishes Delivery Plan For Justice Reform

Justice Minister Naomi Long has published a programme to improve how access to justice is delivered.  The Enabling Access Programme Delivery Plan will be subject to consultation for eight weeks starting today. The Minister said: “The Enabling Access to Justice Reform Programme is an ambitious one which aims to reshape how justice is delivered for the […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Communities Minister Opens The Northern Ireland Football Fund Performance Programme

Minister Lyons has today opened applications to The Northern Ireland Football Fund (TNIFF) Performance Programme, marking the start of a £36.2million footballing facilities improvement programme across Northern Ireland. Local performance clubs are invited to submit proposals to modernise their grounds and transform the game for players, fans and local communities. Launching the opening of the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Announces 20% Increase In Student Maintenance Loans From 2025/26

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans from academic year 2025/26. The increase will provide students with an estimated additional £50million per year to assist with living costs. The Minister said: “I am acutely aware of the difficulties that continue to be faced in the current cost-of-living crisis by […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Calls For Transparency and Accountability on Cervical Screening Failures

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has called for greater transparency on the past failures in cervical screening in the Southern Trust. The party’s health spokesperson said: “The cervical screening failures have profoundly undermined public confidence, especially among the 17,500 women who tests were reviewed. Transparency, accountability, and restoring confidence are vital moving […]