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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics

Major Cross-Border Trade Conference Launches

A major Cross Border Trade Conference, jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers and with sponsors including InterTradeIreland, has been launched for 2023.  It will be held on Wednesday 8th March (9am to 1pm) at the Carrickdale Hotel and will focus on future business opportunities.  It is free to attend. Case studies will demonstrate how […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Robbery

Police investigating a report of a robbery in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, January 15, have arrested a man. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported just before 2.25am that a man forced entry to a staff-only area in entertainment premises in the Margaret Square area, before telling a female member […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 14/1/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 14 January 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 13 11 1 1 39 18 21 34 Camlough Rovers 10 5 3 2 15 10 5 18 Newry Celtic 9 5 0 4 23 13 10 15 Cleary Celtic 6 4 2 0 15 10 5 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage at Newry Church

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a church in the Dublin Road area of Cloghogue, Newry on Friday, 13th January. Inspector Kelly Gibson said: “We received a report around 9am on Friday, 13th January that six windows in the church and four of an outside toilet had been smashed […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Catherine Connolly

Connolly (née Mc Parland), Catherine – R.I.P. 40 St. Moninna Park, Meigh. 13th January 2023, peacefully at Avila Nursing Home, Bessbrook. Beloved mother of Dermot, devoted granny to Keelan, Evan and Samuel and dear mother-in-law to Ruth. Catherine’s remains will repose at her late residence tomorrow (Sunday 15th January) from 3.00pm until 8.00pm. House private […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 14/1/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 14 JANUARY 2023  MU SHIELD RESCHEDULED ROUND 4 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Cleary Celtic     8  v   1   Cookstown RBL Swifts  at Olympic Park   PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park   0   v     1   Newry Celtic   at Jennings Park No. 2           Rossowen            3    v     0   Ballybot United  […]

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

Ó Muirí Hails New Ireland Working Group

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has expressed his delight after the first meeting of the council’s ‘New Ireland Working Group’. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Following on from my motion to council last year, and working closely with colleagues in other councils who have launched similar initiatives, the working group met earlier this week. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Major Investment for Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of a £9.2 million investment in Daisy Hill Hospital from the Department of Health. Mr McNulty said: “This long overdue investment in Daisy Hill will provide a significant boost to our hospital. The investment will enable the installation of an MRI Suite at Daisy […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Reporter to Close After 155 Years

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that news of the closure of the Newry Reporter will be a blow to the entire community. The newspaper has announced it will publish its final edition later this month. Mr McNulty said the paper had been part of the fabric of the area for over […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Set for Major Electrical Upgrade

Daisy Hill Hospital is set for a major upgrade of its low voltage electrical infrastructure with the approval of £9,152,000 from the Department of Health. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May said: “I am very pleased that the Department has been able to approve this expenditure, which will enable the Trust to provide a […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

Flooding Issues on the Annvale Road Must be Addressed! – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor, Bróna Haughey has said that the severe flooding issues on the Annvale road need to be resolved as a matter of urgency. The Cusher councillor said: “The recent flooding in the Annvale road area has caused serious damage to the road into Keady Glen, resulting in its closure. “I am working with […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Newry Man who Allegedly Rammed Police Cars Refused Bail

A 32-year-old man who allegedly rammed two police cars on Thursday has been refused bail. Kenneth Thomas McAteer, from St Moninna Park in Newry, is charged with nine offences including dangerous driving. Three police officers were injured during the incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning on the Flagstaff road near […]