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By Donal McMahon Transparency issues on a proposal to sell a Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker have led to an “administrative error”. Raymond McCreesh park on Patrick Street is due to be put on the open market in six months if the ‘surplus asset’ is not disposed of through the D1 process. […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the passing of a motion in the Assembly calling on the education and health ministers to bring forward a plan to tackle vaping in schools. Cathy Mason said: “I have been working with parents and schools listening to their voices and the growing concerns around vaping in schools. […]
A rare copy of MacCabe’s Directory of Newry, Warrenpoint and Rosstrevor’ from 1830 has been donated to Newry and Mourne Museum by Gareth Chambers and Tommy Farrell. The directory, printed by Thomas Verdon in Drogheda in 1830, contains an abstract history of the three towns, along with a list of their gentry, clergy, professional gentlemen, […]
Young people in Armagh are getting active this Autumn with a free programme of sports coaching which is bringing children from all communities together. Harps Gaelic Football Club are running the 26-week programme after receiving over £3,000 from the Housing Executive. Declan Toal, Vice Chairman of Harps Gaelic Football Club, said: “We are offering 144 […]
The Southern Trust has welcomed a new Disability Advocate. Dr Clodagh Corrigan, from Rathfriland, is a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine and is based in the Emergency Department in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Southern Trust is the first Trust in Northern Ireland to develop this role and Clodagh, who is a wheelchair user, hopes to […]
By Donal McMahon A Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker could be set for sale on the open market following approval by Sinn Fein and the DUP.Raymond McCreesh park on Patrick Street has been at the centre of some controversy since it was renamed after the Armagh man in 2001. In October 2018, […]
FIXTURES: 26–10-2024 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Football Junior Club Championship First Round (Winner on the Day, if necessary) Derry GAA 16:00 Craigbane (Derry) V Killeeshil (Tyrone) Owenbeg Ref: E Mallon (Armagh) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship First Round (Winner on the Day, if necessary) Brewster Park […]
Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has asked the Stormont Executive to utilise surplus flood funding to help enhance the resiliency of local community groups to be able to respond to extreme weather events such as flooding and snow storms. The South Down MP was speaking following a meeting this week with the Newcastle Community Flooding […]
By Kevin McAteer A Newry based couple and their family have started a GoFundme to help obtain life saving haematopoitic stem cell therapy. Gemma and Shane Tumilty who work for the NHS locally, Gemma as a nurse and Shane as a Paramedic have taken to social media to share their story. They need your help! […]
A Newry man who stabbed his estranged wife 19 times as their daughter fought to save her has failed in his bid to reduce his sentence. The Court of Appeal rejected Peter McCartney’s challenge to his sentence of 16 years and eight months imposed for attempting to murder his ex wife at her home. Lady Chief Justice Dame […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 19 OCTOBER 2024 SAT 19 OCTOBER – MUFA SHIELD – ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Rossowen 6 v 1 Damolly at Kilbroney Park SAT 19 OCTOBER – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 3 v 4 Camlough Rovers at Artie Green Park Archview United 1 v 2 […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Liz Kimmins has said that the Department of Health’s public health proposals and consultation are not fit for purpose. Referring to Sinn Féin’s response to the public consultation, Kimmins said: “There is a need to ensure that public health legislation is up to date and fit for purpose. “However, any proposals from the Health Department for a new Public Health Bill must be […]
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