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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Sport

Mathers Welcomes Works to Repair Leisure Centre Equipment

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed works to repair a number of previously damaged machines in Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry City councillor said: “I was pleased to see that works are now underway to repair a number of machines that had been previously damaged. “The number of damaged machines was a key concern […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh

Southern Trust Celebrates Maureen’s 100th Birthday

The Southern Trust is delighted to mark a significant moment for one of their service users, Maureen, as she celebrates her 100th Birthday. Maureen O’Hare, who attends Orchard Day Centre, recently reached this incredible milestone and the staff ensured she had a memorable celebration. To make the day truly special, Maureen was chauffeured to the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Long Term Solution Needed to Support Children’s Hospice – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said a long term solution to support NI Children’s Hospice is essential. Reacting to the announcement from the Minister of Health, the party’s health spokesperson said: “To fully support NI Children’s Hospice and families, we must develop a long term solution to support the vital work of the Hospice.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 10/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 10 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 11 9 2 0 32 10 22 29 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 14 5 3 6 30 29 1 18 Archview United 14 5 2 7 41 43 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 10/2/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 10 FEBRUARY 2024                                                                                                                      PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Camlough Rovers 3  v  2  Archview United  at Camlough  Greenfield Park     2  v  3  Millburn United  at Jennings Park No.2   Newry Celtic          1  v  1  Cleary Celtic at Artie Green Park   Rossowen              1   v  2  Villa Rovers  […]

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

Illumaphonium: Halo Art Installation to Help Boost Newry Nighttime Economy

Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry. On Friday 2 February, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially switched on the lights of this dynamic, […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC’s BIG Apprenticeship Event 2024 Inspires Potential Learners

With January resolutions hopefully not forgotten, February has seen individuals being presented with fresh hopes and prospects at Southern Regional College’s Big Apprenticeship Event.  Held at the College’s Newry West campus on the 6 February, the event saw over 900 people attend the Newry campus.  Showcasing the various apprenticeship and higher level apprenticeship courses now […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Byrne: Rates Increase Will Punish Those Who Can Least Afford It

SDLP councillor Pete Byrne has said that a local rates increase will hurt families who are already struggling financially.  Councillors on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council voted in favour of a 6.41% increase on Monday night. The rates increase was proposed by Sinn Féin, and seconded by the DUP. The SDLP voted against the […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Calls For Health Minister to Urgently Meet with NI Children’s Hospice

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on the health minister to urgently meet with the NI Children’s Hospice following the announcement they are to reduce bed capacity due to a loss of government funding. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “News that NI Children’s Hospice is to cut its bed capacity due to a […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Named As Chairperson of Health Committee

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has been selected by the party to serve as chairperson of the health committee in Stormont.  Speaking after her selection, the party’s Social Care spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh said: “I am delighted to take up the role of Chairperson of the Health Committee in the Assembly.  “As […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Minister of Health Must Set Out Plan For The Future of Daisy Hill – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called for the Minister of Health to set out a plan for the future of Daisy Hill hospital. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke on the matter at the latest full council meeting. Aoife said: “The decision to permanently remove emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been deeply disappointing […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Sentenced For Manslaughter

Today, Wednesday 7 February 2024, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. The 44-year-old was sentenced at Newry Crown Court to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license,  following his guilty plea last October. […]