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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Poignant Camlough Palestine Vigil Told That History Will Judge All Of Those Who Are Complicit In What Is Being Done To Palestinians

Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught  by the Israeli Government on Gaza.  Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties.  Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Chaotic Scenes as Donaldson Attends Newry Court

By Paul Higgins MP and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife appeared in court today (wed) accused of child sex offences alleged to have been committed against two victims over a 20 year period. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Jeffrey Donaldson Charges Revealed at Newry Court

By Paul Higgins The charges which are to be laid against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife have been revealed. While Sir Jeffrey is accused of the rape and sex abuse of one complainant and sexually abusing a second complainant, both of whom enjoy lifetime anonymity, his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson faces allegations of aiding […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Holds Successful Recruitment & Skills Forum to Address the Workforce Challenge in Greater Newry Area

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade held a highly successful Recruitment & Skills Forum in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Monday 22nd April, which was hosted by John Campbell, BBC NI’s Business & Economics Editor and focused on ‘Meeting Greater Newry’s Workforce Challenge’. One of Newry Chamber’s core strategic pillars is centred […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Search for BMW In Crossmaglen Area

Police are appealing for information in relation to a car that failed to stop for police. Inspector Corner said: “The silver BMW car was sighted in the Crossmaglen area shortly after 2am on Monday 22nd April. The vehicle failed to stop and made off in the direction of the Freeduff Road in Cullyhanna. It remains […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Education Must Be Relevant to Needs of Young People – Kimmins

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins  said education must be relevant to the needs of young people. “This means modernising education to include Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE) where young people should have access to age-appropriate, science based education on sexual and reproductive health and rights. “Sinn Féin wants an education system that […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 20/4/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 20 April 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 18 14 3 1 54 19 35 45 Cleary Celtic 14 12 2 0 50 8 42 38 Villa Rovers 18 8 3 7 44 43 1 27 Camlough Rovers 19 7 5 7 40 36 […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Award-Winning Newry Comedian Tickles Northern Ireland’s “Supernatural” Underbelly In THE DIVIL’S OWN

Award-winning Comedian John Meagher tickles Northern Ireland’s “supernatural” underbelly in THE DIVIL’S OWN, a documentary from new Belfast Indie: FABEL Productions, coming to Radio 4: 21st of April at 7.30 pm. Did you ever have a reoccurring dream that you think might just be a memory? Or a nightmare so vivid that it could almost […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 20/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 16  – SAT 20 APRIL 2024 TUES 16 APRIL  – PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Camlough Rovers  3  v  1  Newry Celtic  at Camlough Cleary Celtic           3  v  1  Villa Rovers  at  Olympic Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL LEAGUE CUP – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm                                                                SECTION 2 Church […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

O’Neill Kingsmill Comments Nauseatingly Hypocritical – Ratcliffe

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s recent comments on the Kingsmill Inquest as hypocritical. Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Midwifery Continuity of Carer Model Expanded to Daisy Hill Hospital

A new way of working which provides mothers-to-be with complete continuity of care and midwives they know has expanded to the Newry and surrounding area. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust launched its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in April 2023 in the Portadown, Lurgan and Brownlow areas with the introduction of […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough Village Vigil Will Mark 200 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’.  Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]