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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Employee Ann McComb Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council employee, Ann McComb has been recognised for her outstanding long service to local communities, in a civic reception hosted by Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte.  The reception was held in the Canal Court Hotel and Spa, attended by her past and present colleagues along with close family and friends.  Ann […]

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Council Chairperson Expresses Solidarity to Those Affected by Flooding

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson said, “A week after the flooding emergency hit parts of our district the scenes faced by many of our businesses and residents are no less shocking. “I know that so many of you join me as Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in expressing our solidarity […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

‘Families and Businesses Need Flood Support Funding Now’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has told Chris Heaton-Harris the British government must step up now and support families and businesses affected by recent flooding. Speaking after meeting the British Secretary of State alongside other Sinn Féin MPs, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “Yesterday we met with Chris Heaton-Harris and told him the British […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Light The Way to Morocco Truck & Tractor Run in aid of Southern Area Hospice

Josephine Poland from Mayobridge along with Marian Quinn from Saval would like to invite everyone to their Light the Way to the Morocco Truck & Tractor Run on Sunday 17th December in Mayobridge.  Josephine and Marian have registered to complete the Southern Area Hospice Trek Morocco Challenge to raise vital funds for our local Hospice. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Condemns Threat Against Sinn Féin Activist 

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed criminal gangs responsible for a threat to a Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh and said the PSNI must bring these gangs to justice. Conor Murphy said: “The home of a prominent Sinn Féin activist in South Armagh was visited by police this morning to make him aware […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Newry and Warrenpoint to Host UEFA Under 15 Tournament Games

The Irish Football Association and UEFA are hosting an U15 tournament between, N. Ireland, Luxembourg, Latvia and Faroe Island.  These fixtures will be held during week beginning 13th November 2023 between Newry Showgrounds and Milltown Stadium in Warrenpoint.  The Newry Fixtures are as follows: Monday 13th November KO 3pm N.Ireland v Faroe Island at The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry to Unveil Statue of Football Legend Pat Jennings

Wednesday 8th November brings a good news story from the City of Newry. The official unveiling of football legend Pat Jennings statue is happening around noon in Kildare Street, Newry. A large crowd is expected with familiar faces from the sporting world mingling with Pat’s fanbase coming from all corners of Northern Ireland, whom he […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Brady Calls on Heaton-Harris to Provide Flooding Support Funding For Families and Businesses

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British Secretary of State to provide funding for emergency relief efforts and financial support for local businesses, families and communities affected by flooding.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Flooding over recent days has caused widespread damage and devastation for businesses, communities and homes. “Some of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Markethill: Madden GAA Secretary Confirmed as Victim of Fatal RTC

Police can confirm that 40 year old Patrick Grimley, from the Madden area of County Armagh, has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday 4th November. The collision, involving four vehicles, occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am on Saturday morning. Three men and two women remain in hospital at […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Man Dies and 8 Injured In Fatal RTC at Markethill

Police can confirm that a man has died following a four vehicle road traffic collision on Gosford Road in Markethill at approximately 1.20am this morning, Saturday 4th November. 8 people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont

Flooding Recovery Phase Underway in Newry and Newcastle with Emergency Response Ongoing in Downpatrick

A flooding recovery operation is underway in Newry and Newcastle as flood waters recede in the area, while an emergency response is ongoing in Downpatrick. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has welcomed the clean-up phase of the operation in Newry and Newcastle and thanked everyone who has assisted the multi-agency […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Weapons and Ammunition Found In Crossmaglen

Police in Newry, Mourne & Down along with colleagues in Serious Crime Branch have recovered suspected weapons and ammunition during a search operation in Crossmaglen on Monday and Tuesday, October 30th and 31st. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “A proactive search operation took place in the Monog Road area on Monday […]