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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Businesses Raise £10,000 for PIPS

BID members CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors have raised an impressive £10,000 so far this year for their charity partner, PIPS Suicide Prevention. This accomplishment is the outcome of their dedicated teams’ fundraising endeavours and commitment to supporting PIPS Charity in the awareness of suicide and mental health. Renee Quinn, Executive Director at PIPS Charity said, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Summer Comedy Night at Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis Senior Ladies are excited to bring you our Summer Comedy Night at the Club! This summer we have an amazing line up of Micky Bartlett, Darren Matthews Comedy and MC McCooeys Newry . Saturday 29th July  Doors & Bar open at 7PM Thomas Davis Community Hub, Doran’s Hill, Newry Tickets available now – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thomas-davis-corrinshego-comedy-night-tickets-665226990837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Don’t […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Shots Fired at House in Armagh

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Callan Bridge Park area of Armagh. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, 8th July that a number of shots had been fired through a window at the rear of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Launches New Online Bin Calendar For 2023/24

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2023/24 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. Traditionally, the Council has delivered printed copies of the bin calendar to residents’ homes. However, […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Sponsor Best Apprenticeship Employer at Recent Greater Newry Business Awards

Southern Regional College were delighted to sponsor the ‘Best Apprenticeship Employer’ Award at the Greater Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday 15th June. Of the six businesses shortlisted, the outright winner this year was MJM Marine.  MJM Marine were recognised for fostering a nurturing learning environment with a clear […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal for Megan Camblin

Police in Newry are appealing for information on the current whereabouts of the following missing person, Megan Camblin, 32 years old. She is described as being 5ft 1′, with long blonde hair. She was last seen in the Newry area at 0600 hours on 12/07/2023. If you have any information about her whereabouts then please […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Workers Party, Newry Condemns Attack on Nurses House

The  Workers Party in Newry has condemned last night’s arson attack at the home of Sharon Loughran branding it “a potentially lethal outrage without justification” Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said, “my thoughts are very much with Sharon and her family today and with all those who have been the targets of violent and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Condemns Attack on Aontú Representative

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has condemned an arson attack at the home of a local member of Aontú who recently stood for election. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I unreservedly condemn this deplorable arson attack which destroyed Sharon Loughran’s car which was parked at her home.  “This was a sinister act of intimidation […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

New MRI Scanner For Daisy Hill Hospital

A new MRI scanner has arrived on the Daisy Hill Hospital site.   The temporary scanner is located next to the modular CT on site. It will help to address MRI waiting times and reduce the need to transfer patients to other hospitals for diagnosis. Daisy Hill Hospital offers diagnostic services, 24 hours a day, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Marks Newry Samaritans Golden Anniversary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte has hosted a Civic Reception to mark 50 years of the Samaritans’ invaluable outreach work in Newry. Formed in 1973 and located in Marcus Square Newry, the services of the Samaritans have been a lifeline for countless individuals in our community who have faced emotional […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Offers Solidarity Following Arson Attack

SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has offered her support to Sharon Loughran following an arson attack outside her home. Damage was caused to Ms Loughran’s car and her home in the attack. Police are treating the incident as a sectarian hate crime. Councillor Finn said: “This was a disgraceful attack on the home of Sharon […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night

At 3am last night Sharon Loughran awoke with to the smell of smoke and the sound of her car in flames. Speaking in relations to the terrifying situation Sharon stated: “I am still trying to process what happened. Just after 3am I awoke to the smell and sound of an inferno beside my house. I […]