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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Announces Easter Timetables

Translink Easter holiday timetables to operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday, 21st and 22nd April.   With a number of timetable changes to reflect the change in passenger demand, passengers are encouraged to download the journey planner app – Translink NI – this Easter and plan their journey from their mobile device. Recently enhanced, the journey planner app is now even easier […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Marks Five 5 Years of Success with a Four-Day Working Week

Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury Specialists, JMK Solicitors, proudly celebrate five years since pioneering the four-day working week for their employees. JMK were one of the first employers locally to commit to and implement a four-day work week in January 2020, with no reduction in pay demonstrating its dedication to employee well-being while maintaining […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

McNulty Calls for Daisy Hill to Play Pivotal Role In Cross-Border Healthcare

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt that the cross-border healthcare scheme is to be reintroduced, calling it a “vital opportunity” to strengthen health services in the region. McNulty is urging the Department of Health to ensure that Daisy Hill Hospital is positioned as a key […]

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

Planning Application Submitted for Landmark Newry City Park Project

A planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city’s landscape. The 15-acre development at the Albert Basin site would create a world-class park for Newry residents, offering a vibrant community space designed to enhance health, fitness, and overall wellbeing, whilst also attracting more visitors to the […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Funeral Directors Writes to Church About Cemetery Works

Pouchers Funeral Directors have written to Newry Cathedral Parish regarding ongoing works within St Mary’s Cemetery. “We have been contacted by several families regarding the removal of water taps and the ongoing scaffolding works around the Altar in St Mary’s. “Both are proving to be an accessibility issue for visitors and mourners alike, with many […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Campaign to Increase Cancer Awareness Through Pharmacies Rolled Out

A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and help with early diagnosis. The ‘Be Cancer Aware’ campaign is running in community pharmacies this April and May as part of the Living Well service. It highlights the role of pharmacy teams […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Stabbed In Sugar Island Area of City

Police have made an arrest following a stabbing in Newry on Sunday evening, 6th April. Inspector Macdonald, said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man, aged in his 20s, had been stabbed, following an altercation outside a property in the Sugar Island area of the city. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man In 20s Arrested In Connection With Mourne Fires

Police have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with a large gorse fire in the Mournes. District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Officers received a request for traffic and travel assistance from colleagues in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday evening, 5th April. “The gorse […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Objections to Sean Brown Inquiry Must End

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the UK Government to end their objections to a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal ruled the government’s refusal to hold an inquiry unlawful on Thursday. Mr McNulty said it was disgraceful that the Brown family had faced so many […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Ask Public to Help Prevent Wildfires

As the another weekend of dry and fine weather lies ahead police in Newry, Mourne and Down are encouraging people to enjoy our local beauty spots safely. The advice comes after wildfires in areas of the Mournes in recent weeks. Local officers have been carrying out additional patrols and are now asking the public to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Easter Commemoration 2025

The Republican Party, Saoradh, has announced the details of their 2025 Easter Commemoration in Newry. Speaking from the party’s Newry office, local Saoradh representative Stephen Murney issued a call to all Republicans: “Join Saoradh An Iúir at our annual Easter commemoration in Newry. “On Easter Saturday, we will gather to honour those who made the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 5/4/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 5 APRIL 2025 AOH CUP QUARTER FINALS – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 0 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic 2 v 3 Cartwheel United at Artie Green Park Rossowen     0 v  5 Camlough Rovers at Kilbroney Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL CUP – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM SECTION A Church Street 3 v 3 Mayobridge at Olympic Park SECTION […]