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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. […]

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Funding Needed to Invest In Health Service – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has spoken of the serious financial pressures facing all public services, including our health service, as a result of a decade of Tory Austerity and called for proper funding to be put in place.  Speaking after a meeting between Sinn Féin reps and the management of the Southern Trust, the […]

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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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Murphy Discusses Economic Priorities for Invest NI

In his first official meeting as Economy Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the newly appointed CEO of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue. They discussed how the reform of Invest NI will be taken forward, after an Independent Review called for “profound change” in the organisation. Commenting on the opportunities presented by the Windsor Framework the Economy Minister […]

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Newry Chamber President Welcomes Restoration of NI Executive

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the restoration of the NI Executive and urged all parties in Government here to work together for everyone in Northern Ireland. Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said: “The NI Assembly and the Executive is now back up and running after a two-year absence. During that time, […]

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Work Together CBT and Counselling Launches In Newry

Clanrye News and Sport welcomes the launch of “Work Together CBT and Counselling” in Newry. Set up by two experienced therapists, they offer counselling and CBT in a warm, supportive environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy. It is a common treatment for a range of problems. CBT teaches you coping […]