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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Southern Trust Cervical Cytology Review Reports Published

In October 2023, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,425 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and offer follow […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Armagh GAA Scandal: Man Interviewed By Police Over Alleged Incident During Team Trip to Miami

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man has been interviewed by the PSNI as Miami police investigate an alleged incident during the team’s recent trip to America. It was reported recently that a group had gone to Miami in Florida in November to celebrate the team’s All-Ireland win, their first All-Ireland title in 22 years after […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Hosts Winning Pupils in Schools Environmental Poster Competition

At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Grant Calls For Support For Ambulance Service

Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to the news that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has not had their full quota of ambulance crews at weekends. She commented this situation did not happen by accident, it happened by design as the workers party has pointed out over a number of years, yet still those charged with […]

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

Murphy Hails Local WorldSkills Medal Winners

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Vigil To Support ‘Hunger for Justice’ Palestinian Nationwide Event

Camlough village will host a candlelight vigil on Thursday the 12th December at 7pm in support of the nationwide ‘Hunger for Justice’ 24 hour fast to highlight the ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza and to raise funds for the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNWRA). Mike Mather’s one of over 1000 people throughout Ireland […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: 37 Yr Old Man Charged With Assault on Police, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Behaviour and Resisting Police

A 37 year old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd January. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – The charges are […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Update on Current Works and Facilities at Newry Leisure Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can provide the following update on current upgrade and repair works at Newry Leisure Centre. The Council is pleased to advise that repair works to Newry Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall and village changing areas are progressing as planned. To date all tiles within both pools have been replaced […]

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

Pay Offer For NI Water Workers Represents ‘Positive Solution’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a pay offer made to NI Water workers that would see their wages rise by 5%, as well them being paid a one-off £1500 payment. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “This represents a significant step forward, with a 5% pay rise and a £1500 payment offered to NI Water […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – Philip Porter

Police are reissuing their appeal for information in relation to 46-year-old Philip Porter who was last seen in the Moira area at approximately 2am yesterday morning, Thursday 5th December. Inspector Henderson said: “Philip has recently made reference to traveling to the Mourne Mountains so we would like to refresh this appeal to the area of Newry, […]

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

McNulty Calls for Equality on Cross-Border Rail Travel

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has raised the stark disparity in rail fares between the North and the Republic at a Stormont debate this week. Mr. McNulty brought a motion calling for Executive Ministers to align rail fares across the island of Ireland. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “I brought this motion to the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Victim Requires Surgery Following Violent Assault

Police are seeking your assistance regarding the report of a very serious assault that has taken place along the Armagh Road near Hickeys Lane in Newry at approximately 1030 pm on Sunday 1st December. Police do not have any further details as this cowardly attack rendered the victim unconscious for a period of time, subsequently […]