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Following the resignation of the Health Minister Ms Grant said what is happening because of the fixation the Department of Health has with the reconfiguration of our health and social care services, and the total lack of transparency was all very predictable. The Workers party in all our submissions to the consultation documents warned that […]
By Kevin McAteer FC Mindwell Reserves have bolstered their squad with six new arrivals as preparations step up for the beginning of the new football season. With the opening weekend fast approaching, the manager has been busy adding to his options, bringing in players from a number of local clubs ahead of the Reserves’ first […]
By Kevin McAteer The 2026/27 Carnbane League campaign got underway this weekend with goals aplenty across the Premier Division and First Division. Defending Premier Division champions Cleary Celtic wasted little time in laying down an early marker, opening their league campaign with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Ballyholland at Olympic Park. Cleary entered the new […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved its Assessment of Performance 2025-26, outlining progress made against key priorities over the past year and highlighting areas where further improvement is needed. Considered and approved by the Strategy, Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday 13 August 2026, the Assessment reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the recently refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) in Belfast. The Traffic Information and Control Centre has been refurbished to create a more collaborative working environment to deal with weather and other emergencies as well as traffic management across NI. The Centre runs 24 hours a day, seven […]
By Kevin McAteer If you are homeless and the Housing Executive places you in emergency or temporary accommodation, do you lose your housing points? Here is what the official rules actually say. There can be a lot of confusion around Northern Ireland’s social housing points system. One question in particular regularly causes concern: “If the […]
By Kevin McAteer The Carnbane League First Division has long carried a reputation as one of the most competitive parts of the local football calendar — and there is little to suggest the 2026/27 campaign will be any different. Nine clubs will line up this season with ambitions ranging from challenging for promotion to climbing […]
Orchard County overcome Cavan in thrilling Croke Park battle to capture Premier Junior crown ARMAGH 0-17 | CAVAN 0-15 Armagh are All-Ireland champions after overcoming Ulster rivals Cavan in a dramatic Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Final at Croke Park. The Orchard County emerged victorious on a 0-17 to 0-15 scoreline, finally getting […]
By Kevin McAteer As the countdown to the new Carnbane League season comes to an end, clubs across the region will once again dream of league titles, promotion, cup success and local bragging rights. After months of preparation, the wait is almost over, and the opening fixtures will provide the first glimpse of what promises […]
The Southern Trust has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award for the Neonatal Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital and Special Care Baby Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital. The Stage Three Accreditation through the charity UNICEF recognises that both facilities have achieved the highest standards of care, ensuring parents receive consistent support to develop close relationships […]
The Newry Pride parade will set off from Newry Leisure Centre at 1pm on August 22nd. Register for your group or club to walk via the online form https://forms.gle/3vthE12zAbE7oNzJ6 It will travel down Monaghan Street onto Merchants Quay and around Sugar Island, to its final destination Marcus Square where there will be a Party in the Square. Party all day in Marcus […]
A Sinn Féin delegation consisting of Liz Kimmins MLA, Dáire Hughes MP and Cllr. Aidan Mathers have met with the Parades Commission to convey residents’ concerns ahead of parades in Newry. A large parade of the Royal Black Institution is planned for Newry on August 29th. Speaking after the meeting, Liz Kimmins MLA said: “We […]
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