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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Huge Newry Industrial Warehouse Approved Despite Hundreds of Objections

By Donal McMahon A huge Newry industrial warehouse has been approved despite hundreds of objections to the development in a residential area. The £15m Savage & Whitten wholesale distribution hub was signed off by the planning committee of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) on Wednesday (Jan 10). The Chancellor’s Road Residents Group had objected […]

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

Newry Council Anger at Daisy Hill Surgery Decision

By Donal McMahon The chief executive of the Southern Trust is to be called before an “urgent” council working group to explain the decision to remove general emergency surgery from Daisy Hill hospital. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) was presented with a letter from the permanent secretary of the Department of Health, Peter […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

O’Neill Ready For All Ireland Championships

Newry boxing star Danny O’Neill is ready to light up the All Ireland Boxing Championships this week after a stellar run of competition victories in the last few months. The Newry based boxer has been training hard behind the scenes hoping to add All Ireland gold to his ever growing medal collection. The Bosco’s Finest […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Man Believed to Be In Newry

Police are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of 50-year-old Robert Lukasiewicz. Robert was last seen leaving his place of work on the Crowhill Road in Lurgan and is believed to have headed in the direction of the Armagh Road in Newry at approximately 7.10pm on Thursday 4th January. He is described as being 6 […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

DoH Approves Southern Trust Removal of Emergency General Surgery From Daisy Hill

The Department of Health has approved the Southern Health and Social Care Trust decision to permanently consolidate emergency general surgery services at Craigavon Area Hospital. Emergency general surgery had been split across Craigavon and Daisy Hill Hospital until a shortage of general surgery consultants led to the temporary suspension of provision at Daisy Hill. Today’s […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Stanley Payne

Payne, Stanley – R.I.P.  Late of 9 First Avenue, Derrybeg, Newry.  8th January 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Mary, Donna, Stanley, Ronald and the late Patricia – R.I.P. Stanley’s remains will repose in Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home with viewing from 6-8pm on Tuesday  and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

120 Cannabis Plants Seized In Crossmaglen

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team today (Monday 8th January) conducted a search under warrant at a house on Concession Road, in the Culloville area of Crossmaglen, South Armagh.  At this address, officers located approximately 120 cannabis plants in various states of growth and a large amount of dried cannabis with a combined […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 6/1/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 6 January 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 7 7 0 0 24 2 22 21 Newry Celtic 7 6 1 0 16 6 10 19 Camlough Rovers 11 4 2 5 24 22 2 14 Archview United 10 4 2 4 34 33 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cocaine Seized In Stop on A1

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered around £250,000 in cash and suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £100,000 following a search of a vehicle stopped, Saturday 6th January. Detective Inspector Sweeney said: “Shortly after 8:35am, officers stopped and searched a black Seat Leon that was travelling […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 6/1/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 6 JANUARY 2024                                                                                                           JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm                                                                                 Sandy Hill     1  v  3    Cleary Celtic   at Ardmore Recreation Centre, Armagh PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm                Camlough Rovers  3   v  0    Rossowen  at Camlough Greenfield Park      P  v   P   Villa Rovers at Olympic […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Marie Curran

Curran, Marie – R.I.P. 104 O’ Neill Avenue, Newry. 3rd January 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Paddy, loving mother of Linda, Brian, Kathy, Debbie, Mark and the late Glyn and a devoted nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marie’s remains are reposing at her late residence […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry City Appoint Gray as Manager

Pics by Brendan Monaghan Newry City Athletic Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Barry Gray as first team manager on a long term deal. Selected following a competitive recruitment process, Barry returns to the club having previously worked with our underage teams and brings a wealth of experience, having managed at the […]