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Councillor Valerie Harte Condemns Attempted Burglaries in Newry, Calls for Heightened Vigilance

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has called for increased community vigilance following a series of attempted burglaries in Newry, including an incident in the early hours of last night in High Street, where residents confronted an intruder in their home. In a separate incident, a van was broken into, with tools and a wallet stolen […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Junior Ranger Challenge Encourages Children to Discover the Wonders of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Young nature lovers are being invited to step into the wild with the launch of the Junior Ranger Challenge from Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Children aged between 6 and 13 can now become official Junior Geopark Rangers by attending at least eight educational workshops held across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Forest […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Evora Hospice Invites You to “Light Up a Life” This Christmas

As Christmas approaches, Evora Hospice warmly invites the community to pause and reflect on the cherished memories of loved ones through its annual Light Up a Life appeal. This heartfelt event offers a meaningful way to honour the memory of those who hold a special place in our hearts by dedicating a light on Evora […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

The Evora Hospice Santa Dash Returns to Light Up Newry’s Hill Street!

Get ready to don your Santa suit and spread some festive cheer because the much-loved Evora Hospice Santa Dash, proudly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories, is back! Join us on Thursday 20th November at 6.00pm as Hill Street comes alive with hundreds of Santas, right alongside Newry’s magical Christmas Lights Switch-On. The Santa Dash has grown […]

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Child Benefit U-Turn Welcome, But More Needed – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed HMRC’s U-turn in the issuing of letters suspending Child Benefit payments to families that have done nothing wrong.  Dáire Hughes MP said; “We welcome HMRC’s change of approach, recognising the staggering failure of their practices and their commitment to reinstate Child Benefit payments to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Fuel the Warmth This Christmas with Evora Hospice’s Winter Warmer Raffle 2025

Evora Hospice has launched its Winter Warmer Raffle 2025, offering supporters the chance to win £1,000 worth of home heating oil — while helping to keep compassionate hospice care glowing across the community this Christmas. Generously sponsored by SAFE Fuels, the Winter Warmer Raffle is one of Evora Hospice’s most heartwarming annual fundraisers. Every ticket […]

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Kimmins and Hughes Meet With Newry BID to Support Local Businesses and Community Safety

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]

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Dáire Hughes MP Invites Public to ‘Another Ireland Is Possible’ discussion In Armagh

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on people from all communities and traditions to take part in an open public discussion on Irish unity, “Another Ireland is Possible: Discussing a Progressive and Equal New Ireland”, which takes place on Thursday 27th November in the Armagh City Hotel. The event will bring together a panel […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three People Charged With Assault Offences

Police investigating reports of an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have charged three people to court. A man, aged 31, was charged with a number of offences, including wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A man aged 27 was charged […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Sinn Féin Leading Efforts to Restore and Revitalise Newry’s Historic Canal — Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said Sinn Féin is playing a leading role in driving forward plans to restore, clean and revitalise the historic Newry Ship Canal. The project is being advanced as part of a joint initiative between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aimed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Newry: PBP Condemn Local Far Right Terror Campaign

Reports have emerged over this past couple days that through a cross border operation, the Gardaí & PSNI have arrested a pair of men in Laois set about committing a terror attack on a Mosque in Galway. Explosive devices were uncovered in a related operation in Annalong. This follows a pipe bomb being left at […]