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Southern’s Regional College’s Newry Big Apprenticeship Event, held on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the College’s Newry West Campus has witnessed a continued strong demand for apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships. Over 853 attendees, including secondary school students and their parents, plus adult returners visited the events to learn more about work-based learning pathways available across […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is looking forward to welcoming nominees, guests and community representatives to the Civic Awards 2026 celebration on Friday 20 February. This will be a special evening dedicated to recognising the people who make a real difference across the district. Hosted by the Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, the awards […]
In addition to the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s December Monitoring allocation, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund to tackle the impact of recent severe weather conditions have had across our network. Minister Kimmins said: “I am all too aware that the recent storms, prolonged rainfall, ice and snow have […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 7 FEBRUARY 2026 SAT 7 FEBRUARY 2026 – FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 5 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 2 v 3 Enniskillen Rangers at Newry City Showgrounds KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP 2025-26 QUARTER FINALS – GAMES TO A FINISH – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 5 v 4 Newry Rovers at Olympic Park […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional capital allocation of £16.8million from the Finance Minister towards further investment in vital infrastructure. Minister Kimmins said: “I have repeatedly said that infrastructure lies at the very heart of everything we do in the North, and the importance of the infrastructure my department maintains has once again been highlighted by […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed two new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees. Conail Holden and Jack Green have secured a unique opportunity to earn while they learn and gain hands-on experience in local government with the Council, while studying for a recognised qualification. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council recently […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that over £8 million will be invested into upgrading 600 homes across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area, Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome this significant investment by Arbour Housing which will deliver real, tangible improvements for hundreds of families across our […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey and Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan have welcomed a visit to Markethill High School by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to discuss road safety concerns at the school with principal Colin Berry. Speaking after the visit, Councillor Haughey said: “I was pleased to welcome the Infrastructure Minister to Markethill High […]
Teamwear specialists PLAYR-FIT Teamwear are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Carlow LGFA, marking the latest Ladies Gaelic Football county team to join the rapidly growing PLAYR-FIT family. This exciting collaboration continues PLAYR-FIT’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, performance-driven teamwear to LGFA teams across the country. Carlow LGFA now joins a distinguished roster of […]
An Over 30s Social Club based in Newry has raised a total of £1,232 following two New Year’s Day Dips in Camlough Lake, with funds split equally between The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Three Ways Community Association. Cheque presentations of £616.00 each were recently made to both organisations, recognising the efforts of the women involved who not once, but twice braved […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has struck a new district rate of 2.8%. At the Council meeting on Monday 2 February 2026, a new domestic rate of 0.4999 pence for 2026/2027 was agreed. The new Non-Domestic Rate for 2026/27 is 31.0337 which represents an increase of 2.8%. For a property valued at £133,000, the […]
Police have made two arrests following the discovery of a cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen on Friday, 30th January. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Reynolds said: “Officers on mobile patrol observed a man throw away a hand-rolled cigarette as he saw them approach. A strong smell of cannabis was noted and, after the cigarette was retrieved, he […]
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