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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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Set on Fire at House In Newry

Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in the Damolly Village area at approximately 3.15am this morning, Wednesday July 12th. Inspector Browne said: “We received a report that a car had been set alight at the victim’s property in the early hours of this morning. The suspect is […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Welcomes Commencement of Catherine Street Resurfacing

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed the imminent resurfacing of Catherine Street in Newry City Centre. “I am relieved to be informed today that the resurfacing of Catherine Street is to begin on Monday 31st July and is hoped to be completed within 5 weeks.” “Local motorists and especially the long-suffering children, parents […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Pays Tribute to Dear Friend John McArdle

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has led the tributes to former SDLP Mayor and highly respected former councillor John McArdle who passed away on Sunday night. Councillor Savage said: “I was proud to call John McArdle a very dear friend and mentor and I will miss him dearly. He was a great family man, a […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Expresses Sympathy on the Passing of John McArdle

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has expressed his sympathy on the passing of former SDLP Councillor John McArdle. Mr McNulty said: “It was with a very heavy heart this week that we learned of the passing of John McArdle. John was a vivacious, warm and trusted man whose integrity and passion for people […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Colum Shields

Shields (Newry, late of Cleary Crescent) Colum who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 10th July 2023. Devoted father of Shane, Siobhan, Colin, Stephen and the late baby Mary. His remains will repose at his daughter, Siobhan’s residence, 2 Carrick Vista, High Street, Bessbrook on Monday and Tuesday from 5pm until […]

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McEvoys Offering a Uniform Club to Help With Uniform Costs

Get yourself prepared for the kids going back to school in September!  McEvoys are offering a deposit scheme for school uniforms to take the pressure off sending your kids back to school , this will allow you to get in early and get your uniform put away with a deposit of your choice and pay […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of John McArdle

Mc Ardle, John – R.I.P. 12 Glen Hill Park, Newry. 9th July 2023, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Cathal and Ciaran, predeceased by his siblings Myretta, Jean and Jim. John’s remains are reposing at his late residence until removal on Wednesday morning (12th July) at 11.40am, arriving for Requiem Mass […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Arrested After Newry Drug Bust

Police in Newry have arrested three people following a search of a property in the Forkhill Road area of Newry on Saturday evening. A large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis and a sum of cash were seized during the proactive policing operation. Two men aged 33 and 27 and a woman aged 57 were arrested […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Finn Offers Condolences Following Sudden Death

SDLP councillor Doire Finn has offered her condolences following a reported sudden death in Newry.  Police are at the scene in the Catherine Street area.  Councillor Finn said:  “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who sadly passed away in the Upper Catherine Street area of Newry. It is always difficult […]