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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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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 […]

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Newry Company Pocketbox Teams Up With Global Giants Inseego

Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist, Pocket Box, to deliver telematics-enabled fleet management solutions. Under the partnership, the company’s fleet customers will now be able to take advantage of a powerful and easy-to-use tool to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff are fit and eligible to […]

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Niamh Hits a High Note with £3k Donated to Simon Community

Teen harpist and singer/songwriter has this week made a donation to the Simon Community totalling £3,000. The funds were raised as part of Christmas Charity Song campaign – entitled A Christmas Wish – which Niamh wrote to help support the Charity and its work with homeless people across Northern Ireland and the fund raising efforts […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Police Officers Assaulted in Daisy Hill Hospital

Three police officers were assaulted in Daisy Hill Hospital this week while accompanying a patient requiring medical attention – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers in the District. In Newry Mourne and Down, 17 police officers were injured in attacks during the course of their duties in December. District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett has spoken out […]

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Contract Agreement Will Unlock £8 million Funding for Newry – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed the signing of the City deals contract, saying that it will unlock £8 million in funding for Newry. The Newry City Councillor said: “The Contract for funding local regeneration projects from the Belfast region city deal has now been agreed. This is a really big boost for Newry. […]

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Funding Contract Agreed for Newry City Regeneration

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious regeneration plans for the district. A Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Contract for Funding has been agreed for Newry City Centre Regeneration Projects supported by the Deal. This will enable the Council to further progress them and draw down funding as […]

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Public Meeting on Cost-of-Living Crisis To Take Place in Armagh on Thursday

A public meeting on the cost-of-living crisis is taking place in the Armagh City Hotel this Thursday 12th January at 8pm. The meeting has been organised by the Aontú representative for the area, Daniel Connolly, and will be attended by party leader, TD Peadar Tóibín.  Speaking in advance of the meeting, Mr Connolly said: “It is […]

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Lisgullion Park Potholes Must be Repaired As Soon As Possible – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has said that the potholes in Lisgullion park must be repaired as soon as possible. The Newry City Councillor said: “Residents contacted me to raise their concerns about the potholes in Lisgullion park. “The sheer number of these inside the estate, along with the depth of many of them, was […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 7/1/23

JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Newry Celtic    2     v     1     4th Newtownabbey OB at Jennings Park No. One Warrenpoint Town Res  0   v   1    Cleary Celtic at Milltown, Warrenpoint PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Cartwheel United  2    v    2    Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Rossowen               2     v   2    […]

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Chairperson Announces Charity Ball to Support Chosen Charities

The date and venue has been set for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson’s Charity Ball to help continue to raise vital funds for his Chosen Charities. This fabulous evening of glamour, fine dining and entertainment will take place on Friday 3 February 2023 in The Canal Court Hotel in Newry will support: The […]