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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.  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

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 ⇢ 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟴𝟬𝘀 𝘄/ 𝗗𝗝 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 in Cobbles from 10PM playing all the BIG 80s HITS!  Tickets £5+BF available from eventbrite.co.uk :: or pay at the door on the night! #CobblesNewry

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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 […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Innovative Medical Imaging System to Benefit Patients in the Southern Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust are one amongst of number of Trusts across Northern Ireland to benefit from the introduction of a Digital Pathology solution that with benefit patients, staff, and regional services. The Northern Ireland Digital Pathology project, which has been implemented by Business Services Organisation (BSO), is part of Northern Ireland’s Picture […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Casey Encourages Dog Owners to be Responsible and Carry Litter Bags

Sinn Féin councillor, Charlie Casey has called on local dog owners to be responsible and to carry litter bags and pick up after their pets. The Newry City councillor said: “This is an important and serious health issue which is constantly raised by constituents on the doors, in clinics and even when just out walking […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel in Newry

On Sunday 19th June a male was assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel on Dominic Street, Newry around 820am during morning Mass. If you saw anything or have any information please call us on 101 and quote ref 511 190622 our tell us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111. ENDS

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Armagh Business Constituency Newry and Armagh

Rice’s Hotel Celebrates 15 Years in Business

Nestled in the heart of the community in Poyntzpass is Rice’s Hotel. Established in 1798 when the village was a bustling hub of markets and fairs, Rice’s Hotel was then one of 4 busy hotels frequented by passing business people. Fast forward to 2022 and they still get asked if they have rooms available for […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

£10,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Forkhill

Slieve Gullion West Neighbourhood Policing Team have this week made an arrest after an estimated £10,000 of suspected class B drugs was seized from a vehicle in Forkhill. Initially this vehicle failed to stop for Police in Crossmaglen but was later located parked up in Forkhill. This was a significant seizure of around £10,000 worth […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Group Claims Council ” Not Interested in Listening” When It Comes to City Park

There was frustration at a recent meeting of the Park Stakeholders Forum, which was described by one participant as a “sham”. No councillors from Newry attended the meeting, which was chaired by a councillor from Crossmaglen. A spokesperson from Newry 2020, the group behind the campaign for a park, said it was clear that the […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Woman Arrested Following £100,000 Drug Seizure in Bessbrook

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated value of £100,000 following a search in the Bessbrook area on Friday, 24th June. A woman aged 31 arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and handling stolen property remains in custody, assisting with enquiries. Detective […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Dawid Lukasz Mietus to Serve at Least 20 Years for the Murder of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have welcomed the sentence handed down to Dawid Lukasz Mietus for the murder of Patrycja Wyrebek. The 25-year-old, who appeared at Laganside today, Thursday 23 June, was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years’ imprisonment, having pleaded guilty to murder. Patrycja Wyrebek, who was […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Bone Marrow Transplant Urgently Needed For Daniel

14-year old Daniel Greer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia which has spread rapidly and aggressively. He is in hospital in Belfast undergoing very intensive chemotherapy. Daniel is now in a race against time to find a blood stem cell donor for a vital bone marrow transplant. The chances of getting a bone marrow […]