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

Minister Murphy Warns of Devastating Impact on Tourism as Home Office Travel Scheme Begins

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has again pressed the Home Office to reconsider their implementation of a new scheme that will have a devastating impact on tourism in the north of Ireland. The Minister was speaking as the next phase of the British Government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme goes live.  From tomorrow (8 January), non-European […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Signs on School Railings Treated as Hate Crime

Police in Lurgan have commenced an investigation after two signs were erected outside a local primary school. District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Officers received a report on Monday evening, 6th January that the signs had been tied to school railings in the Pollock Drive area of the town. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Downpatrick Government Health Newry Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Health Crisis Must Be Top of Executive Agenda

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said the Executive must make addressing the health crisis its top priority. He was speaking after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt committed to raising the situation at this week’s Executive meeting at an emergency meeting of the Assembly’s Health Committee on Tuesday.  Mr McGrath said it was the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Aontu Newry Rep, Sharon Loughran, Reacts to Resignation of Chief Executive of Southern Health Trust

Following the recent resignation of the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust, Aontú Representative for Newry, Sharon Loughran, has today stated “Unfortunately, the recent resignation of Dr Maria O’Kane, Chief Executive of the Southern Health Trust comes as no real surprise. The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt made it clear in October that he was not […]

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Community Constituency Newry Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Joanne Gray-Sloan

Gray-Sloan. (Rostrevor) 4th January 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital, surrounded by the loving care of her family. Joanne, loving daughter of Sally and the late Pat, devoted wife of Hugh and loving mother to Michael, Patrick and Kathleen, sister of Michael, Pearse and the late Pat. 5, Church Street, Rostrevor.May her soul rest in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Tiarnán Trainor (T.T)

TRAINOR (Killeavey & Jonesborough)- January 3rd 2025. Tiarnán (TT). Tragically died as a result of an accident in The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.  Loved and Cherished son of Conor & Majella Campbell, Conor’s partner Sharon and Majella’s partner Scott. Much loved brother of Aimee and Ellie-Mae. Devoted grandson of Donal & Mary Trainor and Gervase […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Grant: Has Southern Trust Chief Deserted a Sinking Ship?

Nicola Grant has commented on the resignation saying the Workers Party notes that once again another highly paid chief executive has left the service and we wonder have they gone to pastures new or is it a case of deserting the sinking ship? Nicola continued what we do know for certain is that she has […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (13) Dies Following Killeavy Quad Bike Collision

Police can confirm that a 13-year-old boy has sadly died following a collision involving a quad bike on Thursday, January 2nd. Inspector Cherith Adair said: “We received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy. He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Man Sustains Life Changing Injuries In Assault Outside Bar

Police are investigating a serious assault which took place just outside Cobbles Bar, Newry on Saturday 21/12/2024, between the hours of 01:00-02:00. This assault has resulted in a male sustaining life changing injuries.  If you have any information or witnessed anything please contact 101 and quote reference 564 of 23/12/2024. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Samuel Henry

Henry, Samuel Francis – R.I.P.  Dundalk and 69 Drumalane Park, Newry.  1st January 2025, at his residence.  Beloved father of Bronagh, Leonard, Michael, Virginia, Amanda, Lisa, Fra and Colin, partner of Majella and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Sammy’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Man to Appear In Court For Death With Dangerous Driving

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit have charged a man to court following a collision in Killylea, County Armagh on Friday 27th December. The man, aged 32, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and one count of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. He […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath: Health Trusts Need Supported

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has emphasised the need to support health tusts. He had called for an urgent ministerial intervention and for a departmental assessment to determine the reasons behind the current vacancies in two of the five trust CEO positions. Commenting Colin McGrath MLA said, “Our trusts are facing unprecedented pressure, […]