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Business Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Clanrye Group Honoured at Civic Reception Marking 40 Years of Service

Staff and representatives from Clanrye Group attended a civic reception on Monday 20 March hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage. The event, which took place in Council Offices in Monaghan Row, was to mark the anniversary of delivering 40 years of service to the local community. During the reception […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Charity Sector Excels at CO3 Leadership Awards

A number of Newry based charities and social enterprises have been recognised at the CO3 Leadership Awards.  The Annual CO3 Awards in the Europa in Belfast celebrate outstanding leadership across the third sector in Northern Ireland. Pictured are the local winners including:  Jacinta Linden, CEO, Bolster Community who were ‘Highly Commended’ for their work with Women’s […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal Following Burglary in Lislea

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Lislea area of County Armagh yesterday evening, Saturday 25th March. At approximately 5.15pm police received a report that access had been gained to the property in the Longfield Road area sometime between 9.30am on Friday 24th and 5.15pm on Saturday March 25th. During the burglary […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Community-Pharmacy Partnership Receives Funding to Reduce Health Inequalities

Centred Soul, Newry is celebrating receiving funding to deliver the 1000th Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) programme to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the local community. The BCPP programme is led by Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) in Northern Ireland and is funded by the Department of Health.  BCPP supports communities […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Sport Has The Power to Bring Our People Together

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said that sport has the power to bring people across Ireland together.  He was speaking after introducing a motion at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said:  “Throughout our history we have seen the powerful potential that sport has to bring people together. From […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Newry and Armagh

TUV Challenges ‘cross-community’ Credibility of St. Patrick’s Parade in Armagh City!

TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the St Patricks Day event in Armagh City recently as being highly political and partisan. TUV spokesperson for Newry and Armagh, Keith Ratcliffe said: “Anyone who witnessed the procession in Armagh last Friday afternoon will have been left in no doubt about the highly political and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Compassionate Care Award for Dympna

A nurse in the Renal Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital is the recipient of the Trust’s 2022 ‘Edel Corr Award for Compassionate Care.’ Dympna Sands is the Renal Supportive Care Coordinator and was nominated for the award by Dr Judi Graham, Renal Consultant. Edel was a highly esteemed nursing colleague who sadly passed away in […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

TUV Announce Four Candidates in ABC

TUV have announced four of their candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming council elections in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Keith Ratcliffe will stand in Cusher, Jonathan Beattie in Armagh, Brian Moorhead will contest Banbridge and Samuel Morrison will carry the TUV standard in Lagan River. Keith Ratcliffe is a local […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

TUV Slam Alliance Party’s Move to Hold Pride Parade in ABC Council

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party for suggesting that ABC Council hold an annual pride event in the district despite a cost of living crisis and financial constraints within the Council budget. The party has also slammed the supposedly “equality driven” Alliance Party despite excluding Christians in their proposal. Statement by Lagan Valley TUV […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Playr-fit Corporate Sponsorship for PIPS Hope and Support

Playr-fit, the local teamwear and sportswear specialists based at Cloughoge Business Park in Newry, have proudly announced their corporate sponsorship with PIPS Hope and Support, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. In 2022, Playr-fit organised and hosted the highly successful ‘Business 5-A-Side Football Tournament’, raising just under £3,000.00 in support of PIPS […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Family of Newry Three Year Old Launch Appeal for Kidney Transplant

The family of local child Olly Cartmill have taken to social media in a plea for a kidney donor for their little boy. Little Olly has been told by doctors that he needs a kidney transplant immediately. Speaking from social media the family of Olly Cartmill have said: “Many of you who know Olly’s story […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Armagh Down Cycling Club Host Gullion Cycling Tour for PIPS

Armagh Down Cycling Club is calling on all cycling enthusiasts to join them for The Gullion Tour on Sunday, April 30th. This exciting cycling challenge aims to raise awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support, a local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. The Gullion Tour will take cyclists on a journey […]