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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Tragedy as Life Lost on Forkhill Road, Newry

Police can confirm that a man, aged in his 40’s, has died following a road traffic collision on the Forkhill Road, Newry, on Saturday 23rd March. Officers received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a Nissan car at around 10.40pm on Saturday night. The man was taken to hospital following the […]

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Families and Carers Let Down By Disappointing ‘Quiet Hour’ Measures – Duffy

Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has said the council must ensure there are better services and facilities in place for families and carers of those with additional sensory needs for future events. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a number of complaints were raised about the measures put in place at the funfair in the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 23/3/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 23 MARCH 2024 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY)  BESSBROOK CUP 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Church Street    0     v   1  Ballybot United  at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic      4     v   1  Camlough Rovers at Artie Green Park Villa Rovers        2    v    1  Rossowen  at Jennings Park No.1  (AET)   DIVISION […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Remains Hopeful of Successful Outcome on Nursing Pay Talks

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she was ‘hopeful’ a successful outcome can be found in talks between the Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing on pay after other health unions have agreed a pay offer. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement from health unions that they have reached […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Ambulance Wait Time for Crash Victims Extremely Concerning – Magennis

Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

£1,700 Contribution to Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Trust extends heartfelt appreciation to the McMullen Family from Armagh for their generous £1,700 contribution to the Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Their son, Phillip, a dialysis patient at the unit, inspired the donation, which was raised during a recent Murder Mystery event. Pictured Staff Nurse Josco Phillip McMullen Staff Nurse Biji […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Off-Street Car Parking Provider Appointed by Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]

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Council Must Communicate Clearly with Staff and Users of Newry Swimming Pool – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre  following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]

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Newry City Park Integrated Consultancy Team Appointed

Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Wants Local Business to Pay Back Flood Grant Money

A Newry business who has been closed for more than five months due to flood damage has been asked to repay the £7,500 flooding grant given to her by Newry, Mourne and Down District council. Loretta Gallagher’s textile business operates on the first floor of a building at Sugar House Quay. She told UTV that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Burglary at House In Castlekeele Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down are appealing for information and witnesses following an overnight burglary at a house in Newry. Officers received a report on Monday, 18th March around 1.30am that a house in the Castlekeele area had been ransacked. Entry was gained by smashing a glass patio door to the back of the house. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Swimming Pool Closed for 6 Months as Major Works Begin

A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]