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

DUP Executive Boycott Abandons Farmers and Rural Communities – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the DUP boycott of the Executive abandons farmers and rural communities facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said:  “Our local farmers are facing spiralling costs of fuel, feed and fertilizer as well as the uncertainty caused by Brexit.  “The DUP boycott of the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Concerns Over Drug Paraphernalia in Newry Alleyway

Following concerns raised by local residents, including those living in the nearby Clanrye Fold, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins recently met onsite with representatives from Dept for Infrastructure and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council at the alleyway between Clanrye Fold and Clanrye Avenue, in the Meadow area of Newry. Speaking following the meeting the […]

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

Hospital Patients Can’t Wait Until Protocol is Sorted – Murphy

Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes Irish Government’s Intention to Plan for Irish Unity

Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed comments from the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the Irish government will consider planning public finances in the context of Irish Unity.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the comments made by the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the government will begin planning for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Attacked in Newry Assault

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newry on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “At approximately 1.15am, CCTV footage recorded a man being attacked in the John Mitchel Place area of the city.” “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have any information in relation […]

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Closure of Newry Based Print Business MediaHuis

Last week the MediaHuis group, which owns the Independent titles and Belfast Telegraph, made public its plans to end printing at their Newry site. The facility is their last remaining printing site in Ireland, north or south, and is now set to close at the end of January with the loss of 46 jobs. Unite […]

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ABC Council Launches Borough’s First Age Friendly Strategy

At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025.  Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]

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DUP Should End ‘Shameful and Cruel Boycott’ of Executive! – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the DUP should end its ‘shameful and cruel boycott’ of the Executive and help people who are struggling to pay their bills. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “DUP representatives are tripping over themselves to double down on their shameful boycott of the Executive and dereliction of duty […]

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Children and Young People Encouraged to #BeSafeOnline in New Cyber Safety Campaign

An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Lord Mayor Welcomes His Chosen Charities

Each year, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon chooses two charities to support during their year of office – and this year, Councillor Paul Greenfield, has chosen to support B Positive and the Southern Hospice NI. “I am thoroughly enjoying my time as Lord Mayor so far and am delighted that part […]

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Council Welcomes Delegation from Finland to the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council working in partnership with the East Border Region and Louth County Council welcomed a delegation from Kunta TEK Labour Union in Finland to our district on Friday 23 September to visit Victoria Lock, the Narrow Water Bridge site in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough Greenway. The delegation comprised of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Colour Run Raises Funds For Local Charity

Students from St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen, Newtownhamilton High School, St. Paul’s High School Bessbrook and Newry High School took part in a colour run on Monday 26 September as part of their school social action project. The event was funded by the Executive Office’s TBUC programme and was delivered by Newry and Slieve Gullion […]