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By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to curb the use of disposable BBQs on its lands following huge wildfire destruction in its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved the development of an awareness programme due to concerns of “irresponsible” use and disposal of single use […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 19 AUG 2023 LEAGUE RESULTS SAT 19 AUGUST 2023 – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm PREMIER DIVISION Archview United 6 v 1 Millburn United at Derrybeg Camlough Rovers 1 v 1 Newry Celtic at Camlough Cleary Celtic 4 v 0 Greenfield Park at Olympic Park Villa Rovers 2 v 2 Rossowen at […]
By Donal McMahon A Stormont grant of almost £300k is set to develop “key environmental activities” in a newly designated UNESCO global geopark. The Mourne Gullion Strangford geopark, only the second in Northern Ireland to attain the global title, encompasses three areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), Mourne, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford Lough and […]
By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A Northern Ireland council targeting £7.5m of a new EU cross-border programme could face a controversial last minute amendment to seek funding for a city park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has approved an application to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) this week during its enterprise, […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has been urged to do everything in its powers to end a “culture of behind closed doors” politics as councillors are being “hammered” by the public. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is now due to trial a new system to bring about more open session debates […]
By Donal McMahon Plans to close Newry swimming pool for essential repairs have been kept away from the public eye as further delays to a closure strategy were discussed behind closed doors. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officials had previously signed off on an eight week closure in October 2022 without debate in chambers. […]
By Donal McMahon A proposed Co Down Titanic memorial to the last person recovered from the tragedy has failed to gain support following a cllr’s discovery of another victim from the district. Crossgar native, James McGrady (27) who was a Catholic saloon steward on the fateful ship, perished when it sank on April 15, 1912 […]
By Donal McMahon An employment risk review is to be launched at a Northern Ireland council with a “concerning” rise of sickness levels at almost 20,000 days lost in the last financial year. A report presented to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) this week has shown an increase from 17,785 to 19,462 days […]
A Newry based community group has slammed Newry,Mourne and Down District Councillors and Sinn Fein for a lack of support around funding for a city centre park in Newry City. Newry 2020 statement on the events of last week: “Last Monday, Alliance attempted to get the council to apply for Peace Plus Funding to complete […]
From September 2023, Southern Regional College will be offering a new range of flexible courses under the Step-Up (Skills, Training and Employment programme). Step-Up consists of three strands. They are: 1) College Connect+ 2) DARE (Disability Access Route to Education and Employment), and 3) WRAP (Women Returners Access Programme) The programme aims to help a […]
Following a recent tractor run and charity night dedicated to the memory of Paddy Simpson at Glenn GAC, an astounding £13,286.83 was donated to the local charity PIPS Hope and Support. The tractor run and charity night took place on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at Glenn GAC who were the main host. It attracted a […]
PIPS Hope and Support will be acknowledging its 20th anniversary in style with a spectacular Gala Ball at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. This suicide prevention charity was established in Newry in 2003 by families who had been devastated by the loss of loved ones to suicide. Over the past two decades, it has […]
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