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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Bradley Support ‘Brilliant’ Charity

Local property agency Bradley NI is to collaborate with the charity Down Right Brilliant to support their speech therapy initiatives. Bradley NI is a community focused, multi branch estate agency providing superior property solutions to the South Down & Armagh region, with offices in Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor and Belfast. Bradley NI Managing Director Garrett O’Hare […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Businesses Scoop Gongs at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards!

Two local food and drink producers have picked up four awards between them at the prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards! McCracken’s Brewery in Portadown and Gilfresh Produce in Loughgall came out on top after excelling in all three stages of the incredibly rigorous judging process! These Awards celebrate the best in retail, wholesale […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Hospice Raffling £1,000 Worth of Home Heating Oil or £1,000 Cash!

The Southern Area Hospice is delighted to be launching its annual Christmas raffle, this year in conjunction with Safe Fuels in Camlough who have donated a very generous prize of £1,000 worth of home heating oil or cash alternative for the lucky winner. The raffle will take place on Monday 12th December with the winner […]

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

Think ‘green’ this Halloween!

Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]

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

Larkin Engages with DFI on Improving Safety on the Longfield Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has engaged with DFI on the issue of improving the Longfield road. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After part of the road had subsided in September I asked DFI to repair the road as a matter of urgency – which they did. However, due to the boggy land that the […]

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

Kimmins Welcomes Announcement of Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement on the establishment of an Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Yesterday’s announcement is very positive, helping to secure the long term future of Daisy Hill Hospital here in Newry city and to tackle the climbing waiting lists […]

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

‘Get Into Tech’ Event to Promote Local IT Career Opportunities

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event will promote the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background. The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature […]

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

Chairperson Supports Local Charities with Online Donation Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a charity driven campaign designed to help raise funds for four incredible charities that work right at the heart of our community.  The Southern Area Hospice, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Simon Community and Suicide Down To Zero all provide vital support […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Armagh Incident

Police in Armagh are appealing for information following an incident at Friary Road in the early hours of Sunday 9th October. It was reported to police that a man, aged in his 30’s, fell from a moving vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his neck and head at around 1.20am on the Sunday morning. The […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mulgrew Welcomes Upcoming Arts Festival for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed news of the upcoming Sean Hollywood  festival for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “The upcoming event will be a week-long celebration of the whole arts culture within Newry as a send off for the existing arts centre before work on the new facility begins. “There have been […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Casey Urges Repairs for Camlough Road Walls

Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has urged for a resolution to be found to address the serious safety issues posed by the crumbling walls on the Camlough road in Newry. The Newry City Councillor said: “We’ve received numerous complaints about the state that these walls are currently in. “They have been badly damaged by a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Simultaneous Halloween Fireworks Display for Omeath/Warrenpoint

Sinn Féin Councillors Antóin Watters and Mickey Ruane (Newry, Mourne and Down) together with Omeath Tidy Towns have organised the inaugural Cross Border Fireworks display which will see simultaneous displays in Omeath and Warrenpoint on Halloween night at 7.30pm. Cllr Watters said “Cllr Ruane, Omeath Tidy Towns and I have been working on this over […]