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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Welcomes Repairs to Martin Lane Play Park

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the completed repairs to Martin Lane Play Park, describing it as a long-overdue step in addressing safety concerns raised by both residents and the council. “I’m pleased that the much-needed repairs to Martin Lane Play Park have now been completed, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable space for […]

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

Boutique Luxury Cruise Ship Island Sky Makes Inaugural Call to Warrenpoint

The boutique luxury vessel Island Sky arrived in Warrenpoint Harbour on Monday 18 August, marking another splendid moment in the town’s growing profile as an exclusive cruise destination. Operated by Noble Caledonia, the ship offers its guests an intimate travel experience, bringing them into the heart of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford to discover its natural […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

SDLP Welcomes Establishment of Newry Canal Regeneration Working Group

Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed the establishment of a Newry Canal Regeneration Working Group within Council. The SDLP has been at the forefront of pushing for the regeneration of the Newry Canal, recognising the immense value it could bring to the local economy, tourism, and overall community wellbeing. Councillor Feehan highlighted the importance […]

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Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Countdown to Craic at Iur Cinn Fleadh

Tune your guitar, warm up your voice, tighten your bodhrán and rosin your bow – the countdown begins to Newry’s citywide music festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh from 21-25 August. Supported by Newry BID, Newry Mourne and District Council and Narrow Water Events, the five-day fest is made up of nearly 100 shows and activities at […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 16/08/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 4 v O Ashgrove Rovers at Olympic Park Millburn United 2 v 3 Rossowen at Jimmy McAlinden Park Orchard United 3 v 5 Villa Rovers at Derrybeg DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Cartwheel United 2 v 5 Newry Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park Church Street P v P Lisdrum FC at Jennings Park No.2 POSTPONED Greenfield Park 1 v 2 Mayobridge at Jennings Park No.1 Killeavy United 1 v 7 Archview United at Killeavy […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mary McAteer

Mc Ateer (née Murphy), Mary – R.I.P.  2 Carnagh Park, Newry.  12th August 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of the late Pat, loving mother of Patrick, Ciara, Vincent and Matthew, predeceased by her sister Kathleen. Mary’s remains will repose at her home  on Wednesday (13th August) and Thursday (14th […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Men Use Angle Grinder at Petrol Station

Police in Newry are appealing for information following an attempted theft in Cloghogue. It was reported at around 3.35am this morning, Thursday, 14th August, that three men had entered the forecourt of a petrol station on the Forkhill Road. They then proceeded to use an angle grinder on one of the fuel pumps, with some damage caused to […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

Boylan Congratulates All-Ireland Road Bowls Champions and Celebrates Local Sporting Heritage

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has congratulated the winners of the All-Ireland Road Bowls Series 2, hosted by Keady/Tassagh Road Bowls, and celebrated the event as a showcase of Armagh’s proud sporting heritage. “I was delighted to attend the All-Ireland Road Bowls Series 2 alongside Minister Liz Kimmins MLA and colleagues.
“It was a fantastic day […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

Sinn Féin Presses for Urgent Resolution to Bin Collection Disruption Right Across Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin Councillors Valerie Harte and John Og O’Kane have called for swift action to end ongoing disruption to bin collections, which has caused understandable frustration for residents across Newry and South Armagh. Councillor Valerie Harte, Sinn Féin group leader on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said:“I have been engaging directly with senior council officers and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant to Question Minister on GP Data

 Nicola Grant commenting on a report in a newspaper last week about contradictions by GPs on the numbers of patients seen on a weekly basis. The BMA released figures which the Department disputed. The mechanisms used to record such information can be manipulated and confused and what is needed is a straightforward way of recording […]

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

Mullaghbawn Play Park a Fantastic Investment In Local Community

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have welcomed the completion of the new play park in Mullaghbawn, hailing it as a “fantastic investment in local families and children.” Speaking after visiting the completed site, Councillor Áine Quinn said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see the Mullaghbawn Play Park now officially completed. This has […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Welcomes Prompt Action to Remove Bonfire Material In Derrybeg

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the swift response of statutory agencies in removing bonfire material from the Derrybeg area, following concerns raised by local residents. Councillor Mathers said:“I want to commend the prompt action taken by agencies to remove the bonfire material in Derrybeg after I reported it on behalf of concerned residents. […]