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Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Thousands of Unite Health Members Join NI-Wide Strike in Demand for Fair Wages and Safe Staffing

Union warns of `existential crisis’ for health service as NI wages fall further behind 4000 members of Unite the union will join strike action tomorrow (Tuesday) at health and social care workplaces, across Northern Ireland. Workers, including ambulance service workers, are fighting for a fair pay rise and urgent action to avert an `existential crisis’ in […]

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Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Hundreds of Health Workers will join 21st February strikes, says GMB

NHS workers will join teachers and other health unions on picket lines next week, GMB announces today (Wednesday).  In the midst of the worst cost of living crisis for a generation, NHS workers have been offered real terms pay cuts. Jim Donley GMB regional organiser, said:  “NHS staff worked tirelessly through the pandemic – always […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 18/2/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 18 February 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 16 14 1 1 52 20 32 43 Newry Celtic 12 7 1 4 32 15 17 22 Cleary Celtic 8 6 2 0 25 10 15 20 Camlough Rovers 14 5 4 5 17 19 -2 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

‘Lets Maximise Darkley Forest Potential!’ – McKernan

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for further investment in Darkley Forest ‘to maximise its potential.’ Mrs McKernan said, “Like many locals I love visiting Darkley Forest for a good walk and enjoy its natural beauty.  It’s development has really had a positive impact on so many in terms of health and well-being. Anytime […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/2/23

MU SHIELD SEMI-FINAL TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Gilford Crusaders  2   v   4   Cleary Celtic at Woodlands Park, Gilford PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park  1   v   0   Camlough Rovers at Jennings Park No.1      Rossowen            1  v    1   Newry Celtic at Kilbroney Park                DIVISION ONE  –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm                                                                          […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Jarlath Burns Elected Uachtarán Tofa of GAA at Annual Congress

By John Harrington Jarlath Burns was elected as Uachtarán Tofa of the GAA at their recent Annual Congress on the first count. He received 158 of the 277 ballots cast, which put him ahead of fellow candidates Pat Teehan (70), and Niall Erskine (49) Armagh native Burns, who is principal of St Paul’s High School, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Stabbed Wife 19 Times As 12 Year Old Tried to Protect Mother

By Paul Higgins A dangerous would-be killer who stabbed his estranged wife 19 times in the chest and abdomen while their daughter tried to save her mummy was handed a jail sentence of 16 years and eight months today (fri). Newry Crown Court heard how the 12-year-old repeatedly kicked Peter McCartney in the face as […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal After Spate of Newry Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following recent burglaries in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm on Friday, 17th February that a house had been broken into in the Ashgrove Park area of the city. “Substantial damage was caused to the inside of the property and […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

McKernan Slams State of Darkley Roads

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has slammed the poor state of the roads leading to Darkley saying they are ‘an utter disgrace’. McKernan said, “The two roads leading into Darkley are an absolute disgrace and I call on DfI Road Service to come out and see the road for themselves and explain if they think this […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

50th Year in Business for Abbey Autoline

Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker AbbeyAutoline has marked 50 years in business with the launch of a series of community outreach activities across the province. 2023 marks a major milestone for AbbeyAutoline as it embarks on its 50th year in business in Northern Ireland. At a special event hosted in Belfast, Managing Director Julie Gibbons […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ursula Harte

Harte (Newry) Ursula died February 14th 2023 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Partner of Mickey, devoted mother of Megan and Molly, treasured nanny of Callum, loving daughter of Joey and the late Bernie R.I.P. and much loved sister of Paula and the late Thomas R.I.P. Ursula’s remains will repose in her father’s residence, 101 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Election 2023 Elections Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Drug Paraphernalia Find Cause of Great Concern – Quinn

Sinn Féin representative Áine Quinn has said that the recent find of discarded drug paraphernalia near a local school is a cause of great concern.The Slieve Gullion representative said: “The materials were found near a local Primary school. The fact that this was discarded so recklessly in an area so close to children, without concern for […]