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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty – McIlveen Should Focus on Resolving Teachers’ Pay Dispute!

SDLP MLA for Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has called on Minister Michelle McIlveen to focus her attentions on ensuring teaching staff receive a fair pay increase. He was speaking after the Minister confirmed striking teachers could face pay deductions. A number of teaching unions in the North are considering strike action over the failure […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Haldane Fisher Workers Win 12 Percent Pay Increase From Bosses and Remove Threat of Strike Action

Unite the union’s members at leading timber and building merchants vote with 78.4% majority to accept pay deal providing 12 percent increase over fifteen months In July Unite members working at Haldane Fisher, Northern Ireland’s leading timber and building merchants, voted with a 98.1% majority to reject a pay offer from management worth an average […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Alexandrias Baby Boutique Launches Flower Girl and Holy Communion Collection

Local company Alexandria’s baby boutique Ltd have just Launched their gorgeous new Flower girl and Holy communion collection and it’s absolutely gorgeous.  Find your perfect Flower girls dress at Alexandria’s Baby boutique with a stunning collection to stand out on your special wedding day, we know how important the flower girl is in the bridal […]

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

Chairperson Supports Campaign to Tackle Littering in the District

The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Michael Savage has got behind a public awareness campaign to tackle the issue of littering and raise awareness of ‘Your Waste, Your Responsibility’.  While litter may be seen as a low-level environmental crime its impact on our district can be serious. Litter can be anything […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Attend Scene of Death at Camlough Lake

PSNI attended the scene of a sudden death at Camlough Lake today with the area being sealed off. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police attended the scene of a sudden death in the Camlough lake area on Wednesday, August 24th.  The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. There are no […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

We Need an Executive to Support Our Vital Community Groups – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has insisted that we need an Executive formed as soon as possible to continue to support the community and voluntary sector, such as Bolster Community, in Newry and the vital work they do for our communities. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Recently, we met with Bolster Community in Newry […]

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

Refuse Collection and Commercial Waste Collections for August Bank Holiday

Waste Management and Household Recycling Centres  Refuse Collection All refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on the Bank Holiday Monday 29 August 2022.  PLEASE PLACE YOUR BIN AT KERBSIDE FOR 6.00AM TO ENSURE COLLECTION, NO EXCESS BAGS OF WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED.  If due to unforeseen circumstances, the bins in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Victims To Be Remembered In Great North Half Marathon Fundraiser 

Camlough man Pat  McGinn will be one of the many locals from the area participating in the World renowned “Great North Run” Half Marathon in Newcastle England on Sunday 11th September.  Pat will be running the testing half marathon to raise funds for CRY (Ireland) and in particular memory of young Kevin Fegan from Camlough  who […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport

Ulster GAA appoint Fiona Shannon as first Handball Development Officer

Ulster GAA has appointed Fiona Shannon as its first Handball Development Officer. A winner of three consecutive World Ladies titles, a record nine All-Ireland Singles and 10 All-Ireland Doubles titles, the former Antrim and St Paul’s ace is hoping to extend her considerable expertise and experience to grow the game throughout Ulster. The role is […]

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

New Sustainability and Environment Director Welcomed to Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed its new Director of Sustainability and Environment. Andrew Cassells attended his first meeting as Director of the Sustainability and Environment Committee, formerly the Neighbourhood Services Committee, on Wednesday 17 August, where he was welcomed by Committee Chair, Councillor Oonagh Magennis and Vice Chair, Councillor Terry Andrews. Mr […]

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Business Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Meet Sinn Fein Representatives on Cost-of-Living Crisis

Newry Chamber members held a meeting with Sinn Fein Representatives, Mickey Brady MP, Liz Kimmins MLA and Sinead Ennis MLA at the ThinkLab WIN Business Park, Newry on Thursday 18th August. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. This is part of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh

New Walled Garden opens at Longstone Hospital

A Walled Garden developed in partnership with the Southern Trust and the Parent/Carer group Acorns for Autism has opened in Armagh. Based at The Oaks on the Longstone Hospital site, the garden includes a secure play area with climbing frame, slide and a basket swing, along with picnic tables and a shaded canopy space for […]