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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Ratcliffe Comments on Abuse Directed at Royal Black in Armagh

TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed those who recently abused the Royal Black at a parade in Armagh City. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesman Keith Ratcliffe: “Last weekend we witnessed the next instalment of the on-going sectarian campaign which is being waged against the Unionist community in Newry and Armagh. “On Saturday […]

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

Businesses Need Support to Cope With Unprecedented Electricity Costs – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government should provide more funding to help struggling businesses through the unprecedented rises in their electricity bills.  The Finance Minister said:  “The British government must step up with financial support to support businesses which are being hammered by the huge rise in electricity bills.  “Right now some […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Seize Hundreds of Suspected Counterfeit Designer Goods in Newry

Organised Crime Unit Detectives have seized nearly 500 items of suspected counterfeit designer goods and seized a BMW car following the search of a residential property in the Newry area earlier today 1st September. Detective Inspector Conor Sweeney said: “During the search, we have also arrested a 65 year old woman on suspicion of a […]

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Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Ian Matthews

Matthews, Ian – R.I.P. London and formerly of 32 Chapel Road, Meigh. Died suddenly 24th August 2022. Beloved son of Patricia Steenkamp and the late Alex Matthews, brother of Chris Matthews, Jannie Steenkamp and Liona Hoeben and stepson of Jan Steenkamp. Funeral arrangements later. Very deeply regretted by his loving mother, stepfather, brothers, sister, stepfather, […]

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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 […]