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 Inspiring Rooted in Confidence Hair Loss Workshop Empowers Women

Over 60 women attended an inspiring evening of support, education and empowerment at a Rooted in Confidence Hair Loss Workshop held at Swanky Coffee in Silverbridge on 14 September. The workshop was hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, with financial support provided by the Council’s Health […]

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Minister Kimmins Announces Public Engagement on Newry Inner City Greenway

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that early public engagement on the Newry Inner City Greenway Active Travel Signature Scheme will commence on 8 October 2026. Minister Kimmins said: “This signature active travel scheme aims to improve connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists through Newry by providing safer, more accessible and attractive active travel infrastructure, linking […]

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McNulty MLA Proud to Stand with Garvaghy Road Residents

SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke today in Stormont regarding the Garvaghy Road. McNulty MLA stated: “I was humbled and proud to stand with the residents of the Garvaghy Road from Saturday morning through Sunday. When I arrived on the Road after midnight on Saturday night, I experienced the foreboding atmosphere and was struck by the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

NO EASY GAMES: Three Teams Locked on 10 Points as First Division Battle Intensifies

By Kevin McAteer The Carnbane League First Division has delivered another dramatic Saturday — and the battle at the top is getting tighter by the week. Finn Harps and Church Street both collected important victories on Saturday, while Killeavy United were held by Rockview, leaving three clubs now locked together on 10 points at the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

NO EASY GAMES: Another Huge Saturday Awaits in the Carnbane League

The league tables are tight, confidence is high and some of the Carnbane League’s early-season contenders are about to go head-to-head. After cup football took centre stage last weekend, attention turns back towards the domestic battle this Saturday — and the fixture list has produced an afternoon with plenty at stake. Six league matches will […]

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Taylor: Priority Must Be to Keep Consultant-Led Maternity Care at Daisy Hill

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has commented on the Southern Health and Social Care Trust statement on medical workforce pressures within inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor David Taylor said: “This is deeply concerning news for expectant mothers, staff and the entire community served by Daisy Hill Hospital. “The clear priority must be […]

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Planning Begins to Build on Success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for 2027

Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly met with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, Infrastrcture Minister Liz Kimmins and Fleadh partners in City Hall today to kickstart planning for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Belfast 2027. Councillor Donnelly said: “Fleadh 2026 has shown what Béal Feirste can achieve when we come together to host an event of this scale and ambition. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

MULGREW LAUNCHES PETITION TO PROTECT DAISY HILL MATERNITY SERVICES: “TEMPORARY MUST NOT BECOME PERMANENT”

Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Róisín Mulgrew has launched a petition calling for births and inpatient maternity services to be protected at Daisy Hill Hospital. Mulgrew said: “Generations of families across Newry, south Armagh and south Down have started their story at Daisy Hill. We want future generations to be able to say these simple […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Former Newry High School Head Girl and Head Boy Unite to Support Call For Upgraded Sports Facilities

Two former Head Pupils of Newry High School have joined forces to support calls for urgent investment in upgraded outdoor sporting facilities at their former school Joanne Patterson and David Taylor, who served as Head Girl and Head Boy at Newry High School, are lending their voices to the growing case for improved facilities, reflecting […]

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MULGREW: “DAISY HILL MATERNITY MUST BE PROTECTED – AND STORMONT PARTIES MUST ANSWER FOR CENTRALISATION”

Aontú representative says staffing crisis cannot be allowed to become another step towards centralising services away from Daisy Hill Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew has called for urgent action to protect inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital after the Southern Trust confirmed it is preparing plans to temporarily move births and inpatient […]

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

Urgent Action Needed on Daisy Hill Maternity – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Health Minister to do all he can to address the crisis facing maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The maternity service at Daisy Hill is facing an immediate crisis. The fragility of the service has been clear for some time, including the […]

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

McNulty MLA on Possible Maternity Closure: “The Patients of Daisy Hill Hospital Deserve Better”

McNulty MLA on Possible Maternity Closure: “The Patients of Daisy Hill Hospital Deserve Better” Mr McNulty stated: “I am very disturbed by the rumours and speculation today coming after an emergency meeting was called this morning by Southern Trust management announcing a potential temporary closure of Daisy Hill’s maternity services and a consolidation of maternity […]