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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Dies Following Fatal RTC on Old Dublin Road

A man in his 50’s has died following a serious road traffic collision on the Old Dublin Road, Newry, Saturday August 6th, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The man died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini at approximately 11.05am. The Old Dublin Road had been closed […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Missing Person Appeal for Newry Man

We have concerns for the welfare of Gerard Hawkins, a 59 year old male from Newry. Mr Hawkins was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday 2nd August in Newry. Mr Hawkins is described as 5’9”, medium build with short brown and grey hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact Police on […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Area Following Cannabis and Cash Seizure

PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have carried out a search in the Newry area resulting in seizure of drugs, £5000 and a man arrested. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a representative for the PSNI said: “Recently our District Support team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry area. Herbal cannabis, cannabis oil […]

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

It’s Nearly Time to Wake the Giant!

After a three-year slumber, it is almost time to Wake the Giant! Fionn mac Cumhaill, centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Wake the Giant festival, is back in Warrenpoint this month. The two-day event celebrates the legend of giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, who first cast his spell over the town in August 2016, […]

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Advertising Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Two Stacks

Two Stacks Whiskey Celebrates Opening of Their New Bonding, Blending and Bottling Site

Friday July 29th saw Two Stacks Whiskey officially open their new 6,000 Sq Ft Bonded warehouse in Newry, Co Down The event was marked with a celebration of local creatives, including the commissioning of a new mural inside the warehouse with Studio Twenty Three Newry, catering from Finnegan & Sons and musician Daragh McSloy providing […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Opens Online Book of Condolence for Lord David Trimble

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage signed an online Book of Condolence opened in memory of (late) Lord David Trimble who was instrumental in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement. The Book of Condolence, which is available on the Council’s website: www.newrymournedown.org/chairpersons-book-of-condolences, will provide residents across Newry, Mourne and Down with […]

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Business Climate Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Gets Funding to Tackle Climate Change

Newry company Food Safe System, a technology company that simplifies and automates the food compliance procedures for hospitality and food service businesses, has been awarded £5,000 as part of Live Here Love Here’s Climate Challenge Fund, where schools, local councils, community and youth groups and businesses across Northern Ireland benefitted from grants to help put […]

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Unprecedented Demand for Building Regulation Applications Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Christy Carroll

Carroll, Christy – R.I.P. 17 Mountain Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 1st August 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Katie, loving father of Christopher, Mary, Sadie and the late Michael; predeceased by his brothers Jimmy and Tommy and sisters Vera, Kitty and Sadie. Christy’s remains are reposing at his son Christopher’s […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Keep er Lit for PIPS Raises Highest Ever Donation in Memory of Stephen Farrell

The KEEP ER LIT FOR PIPS committee have raised a sensational £55,512.69 for local suicide prevention and mental health charity, PIPS Hope & Support, in memory of Stephen Farrell. The lorry industry across the island of Ireland, agriculture industry and local Newry, Mourne and Down community came together across several events to raise the substantial […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes New Specialist Housing for Camlough

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the confirmation that work is to begin on 9 homes in Camlough in the coming months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This is welcome news for the community of Camlough that 9 new homes will be built in the area. “Seven of the houses will be for those […]