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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Urges DVA to do More to Clear MOT Backlog

Sinn FΓ©in MLA, Liz Kimmins has urged DVA to do more to help clear the backlog facing people applying for an MOT. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: β€œWe’ve been contacted by a number of people who have had difficulty in securing an MOT appointment in good time or even at a test centre close […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Here Comes the β€˜Newry Colour Run’ in Aid of PIPS Hope & Support

Newry is ready to host one of the most exciting events of the year for the whole family and community with light-hearted amusement, fun and frivolity for all ages. PIPS Hope & Support are delivering the β€˜Newry Colour Run’ on Sunday 3rd July from 11:00am at Greenbank Industrial Estate, starting from the Shamrocks GFC. Entries […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Launches Employee and Team Awards

Newry Chamber are delighted to announce details of theirΒ Employee & Team Awards 2022. Entries are now openΒ and organisations in the Greater Newry Area are encouraged to nominate across the 21 categories. The Gala Awards Ceremony takes place on Thursday 8th September 2022 at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. A spokesperson for Newry Chamber […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Harte Meets Roads Service over Peter McParland Park Safety Concerns

Sinn FΓ©in councillor Valerie Harte along with Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP met with DFI to highlight serious road safety concerns for children and local residents at Peter McParland Park. The Newry City councillor said: β€œWe met with a DFI engineer and some local residents at Peter McParland park to discuss the serious […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Economic Violence Against Women and Girls Also Needs to be Addressed

Nicola Grant, Workers Party constituency representative in Newry & Armagh represented the Party at yesterday’s all-party discussions at Stormont as part of the development of a strategy to end violence against women and girls. Nicola also attended the conference later in the afternoon addressed by leading author and academic Dr Jackson Katz. The Workers Party […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Services Announces Closure of its Shops

Located in Newry, Banbridge and Rathfriland, the shops are due to close in the next few weeks.  Like all high street retail outlets, they have faced significant challenges in recent times, mainly related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.  In line with government guidelines the shops were closed for several months since March 2020. […]

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Advertising Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

McEvoys Launch New Embroidery Website

Newry based business McEvoys has launched a new embroidery website. The Monaghan Street store has been at the forefront of local business in Newry for years and has always been the focal point for clothes and uniforms. McEvoys can now proudly add embroidery to their massive portfolio with the launch of a new website. Speaking […]

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

Murphy Welcomes Public Works Scheme for Bessbrook

Sinn FΓ©in councillor, Declan Murphy, has welcomed news that a number of public works will be carried out for the regeneration of Bessbrook village. The Sinn FΓ©in councillor explained: “I’ve engaged with other parties and community reps from Bessbrook to help see these works delivered. “We are now able to sign off on a number […]

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

Cost of Living Putting Huge Pressure on Women’s group – Kimmins

Sinn FΓ©in MLA Liz Kimmins said the cost of living crisis is putting huge pressure on community organisations such as Women’s Aid. Liz Kimmins was speaking after she and the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA met with Women’s Aid in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: β€œWorkers and families across the north are struggling, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Community Kick Programmes Take Place this Summer

RESPECT have a number of 4 week Community Kicks Programmes taking place throughout the Newry City area over the summer months of July and August for young people aged 11 and above.Β  These programmes are FREE and will run in the following areas:  – Lisgullion Area (Playing fields / MUGA) – Meadow Area (Jennings Park) […]

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Business Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Back to the 80s This Friday in Cobbles

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ann McMahon

Ann McMahon R.I.P. 26th June 2022, peacefully at her home 9 Hawthorne Villas, Newry. Loving wife of the late Liam R.I.P. and mother of Barry, Mark, Sharon and Nicola. House private today (Monday). Ann’s remains will leave her late residence on Wednesday for 10.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Newry. Burial afterwards in adjoining […]