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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Vigil Marks Palestinian Prisoners Day

Activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office held a solemn vigil yesterday evening [April 17] to coincide with Palestinian Prisoners Day. Party member’s gathered at the Palestinian Murals at Catherine Street and displayed banners which stated “”Stop the Murder of Palestinain Children” and another which read “Saoirse don Phalaistín” – Freedom For Palestine. Numerous passing motorists […]

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Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences

15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry’s Painted Utility Boxes Transformed Into Works of Art as Part of New Urban Reimaging Project

Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams’, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.  This initiative, first involves transforming mundane utility boxes scattered throughout the city centre into works of art. These […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes Unions’ Move to Accept Pay Offer

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

GPs Need Urgent Support – Kimmins

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the health minister to deliver a plan to support struggling GPs. Speaking at Stormont at the launch by the Royal College of General Practitioners of their Workforce Retention Strategy for GPs, the Chairperson of the Stormont Assembly Health Committee said, “Primary Care is at […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Traffic Impacted for 3 Hours Due to Parade

A large parade is due to take place in Newry on Friday 19 April. The route will take participants along Belfast Road to Downshire Road then along Church Avenue, Windsor Hill, Sandys Street, back onto Downshire Road for dispersal at the Orange Hall. Traffic will be impacted in these areas from around 7pm until 10pm. […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh to Hold Newry Vigil for Palestinian Prisoners Day

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh is set to hold a vigil to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day in Newry. Speaking from their social media: “Marked every year on April 17th, the date is dedicated to the centrality of prisoners to the Palestinian cause.” “Saoradh will assemble at the Palestinian murals at Catherine Street this evening at […]

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Health Minister Must Work to Abolish Hospital Parking Charges As Soon As Possible – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the health minister must work urgently to abolish hospital parking charges. Speaking after legislation was moved in the Assembly on Tuesday delaying the abolition of hospital parking charges, the party’s health spokesperson said: “It’s deeply disappointing news for patients and health workers that abolishing hospital car parking charges […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Arts Festival 2024: A Resounding Success Celebrating Artistic Excellence and Community Unity

The Newry Arts Festival 2024 has concluded its week-long celebration of creativity, diversity, and community engagement, with resounding success. From 1–7 April, the festival captivated audiences with a dynamic lineup of events and activities that showcased the rich tapestry of artistic talent both locally and internationally. The third edition of the Newry Arts Festival drew […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Housing Rents Increase as Newry Sits at £720 Average

Two thirds of people in Northern Ireland believe rent is too expensive, a new survey has revealed. The survey by CompareNI.com asked people in Northern Ireland about their experience with renting. The majority of those surveyed (68%) said they believed rent in the region is too expensive. Recent data analysed by CompareNI.com shows rental prices […]

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Murphy Welcomes Increased Pay Offer For Lecturers

An increased pay offer has been made to further education lecturers. The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, said: “Further education lecturers are vital to providing the skills that grow our economy. I am therefore pleased to facilitate this pay offer as a first step towards parity with teachers.” The Department for the Economy has worked within its […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Introduction of Baby Loss Certificate Important for Bereaved Families – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the introduction of a certificate to acknowledge baby loss during pregnancy before 24 weeks would acknowledge the loss experienced by families. Announcing that Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Assembly on Monday supporting a Baby Loss Certificate scheme, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Losing a baby […]