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Cross Border Trade Is Surging – Murphy

Building and sustaining cross-border cooperation and trade is key to the growth of our businesses, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said. The Minister was speaking as he addressed over 300 business and trade delegates at the Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ Annual Cross-Border Conference which focused on ‘Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy’. The Minister said: “The Windsor […]

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Newry Council to Twin With Gazan City

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to initiate twinning with a Palestinian city in a show of solidarity. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed during the conflict with Israel following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Correspondence from Derry City and Strabane District Council has urged all councils to support a resettlement programme for […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Smear Test Review Must Be Concluded Urgently – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Southern Health Trust to conclude the outstanding smear test review urgently. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is worrying that there are still around 11,000 women’s smear tests yet to be re-checked as part of the review of cervical screening. “This is unacceptable and again demonstrates women’s […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Eight Police Officers Assaulted Per Day

Over the last five years, eight police officers per day on average were assaulted while on duty. This is a stark reminder of the difficult situations and challenges that officers’ face every day while simply carrying out their job. Superintendent Gary Busch from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Operational Support Department said: “In 2022/23[1], […]

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Murphy Announces Additional £1m of Financial Support For Students

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an additional £1million to support students facing financial hardship as a result of increased costs of living.  The funds will be distributed to Queen’s University, Ulster University, The Open University, St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College for eligible students at those institutions to apply for.  Highlighting the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/3/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 March 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 13 10 3 0 35 12 23 33 Cleary Celtic 10 8 2 0 30 6 24 26 Villa Rovers 14 6 2 6 31 33 -2 20 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/3/24

MUFA SHIELD SEMI-FINAL – FRIDAY 1 MARCH – KICK OFF 7.45 pm  Rossowen      1     v    2  Sandy Hill at Holm Park, Armagh CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 MARCH 2024 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Cleary Celtic      2    v   2   Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No.2  Greenfield Park P    v   P  Camlough Rovers at […]

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Finn Baffled at Lack of Female Representation For Keynote Address at International Women’s Day Event

The SDLP’s Councillors Laura Devlin and Doire Finn have said the lack of female representation for the keynote address at International Women’s Day is “baffling” and must be rectified. Commenting, Mournes Councillor Devlin said, “The point of International Women’s Day is to highlight women’s issues including gender equity, women’s healthcare, addressing gender based violence and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

50 New Medical Places Great News For Aspiring Doctors – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said confirmation that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University is exciting news for aspiring doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is fantastic news that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University, with the first 25 students starting […]

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Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Men Fighting With Metal Bars at the Moy Rd, Armagh

Police in Armagh are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a disturbance, involving men fighting with metal bars, in the Moy Road area of the city shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 23rd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault, […]

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Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Care Package Backlog – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that urgent action is needed to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for a domiciliary care package.  The Sinn Féin health spokesperson was reacting to news that over 700 patients in the Southern Trust area were waiting for care packages. Liz said: “The news that over 700 patients […]