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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Canon Fires Back at Newry Council CEO!

By Donal McMahon A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of a new local authority civic centre. Canon Francis Brown told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) this week that he now intends to seek legal advice over a perceived “religious discrimination” […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Sam Maguire Cup Coming to Thomas Davis GAA Club

The Sam Maguire Cup will be coming Thomas Davis GAA club on the evening of Wednesday 28th August. Time and further information TBC over the next few days. Speaking from their social media: “Could we ask all of our members to send photos via Messenger of their families at Armagh games throughout the year as […]

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Newry Based PLAYR-FIT Making Waves In The World of Football

By Darren McPolin The Newry based sportswear company has recently announced multi-year deals with Four new clubs to become official kit and leisurewear supplier.Exciting times for PLAYR-FIT who now supply a club from each of the NI Football Leagues; Premiership, Championship and Premier Intermediate. First up to launch their new Home and Away kits was […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 17/08/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 17 AUGUST 2024 SAT 17 AUGUST – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United      v   Cleary Celtic  at Jennings Park No.2  (Walkover for Cleary Celtic) Rossowen           0    v   3  Newry Celtic  at  Kilbroney Park                 Villa Rovers         6    v   0 Ballyholland  at Jennings Park No.1           SAT 17 AUGUST – DIVISION […]

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Stand up to Racism Vigil at Daisy Hill Hospital, Sunday 18 August at 2pm

The Stand up to Racism Vigil is taking place at Daisy Hill Hospital this Sunday 18 August at 2pm. The vigil is organised by UNISON and supported by United Against Racism, Muslim Association of Newry, Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Newry branch), Newry LGBTQ+ Women’s Group and community groups. Deirdre Murphy, a co-organiser of the vigil, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont Westminster

No Place In Society For Racism – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. Speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse, Liz said; “We have been made aware […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Criminal Damage to Two Vehicles In Newry

Police are appealing for information in relation to a report of criminal damage to two vehicles that occurred in the vicinity of Carnagh Park, Newry between 9pm on Friday 16th August and 8.30am on Saturday 17th August. If you witnessed anything or have any dash cam footage please contact us on 101 quoting reference 422 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Anger at PSNI “Fun Day” In Barcroft

In the past few days residents of a Newry housing estate have approached the Republican party Saoradh with grave concerns about the involvement of the PSNI in a community based fun day which took part in the Barcroft estate. A representative of Saoradh said: “A PSNI vehicle and armed personnel complete with guns were present […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Have You Been Bereaved Due to a Palliative Condition?

Southern Area Hospice’s free Bereavement Journey programme could be suitable for you Southern Area Hospice’s (SAH) seven-week Bereavement Journey programme will begin on 17th September 2024. The Bereavement Journey programme is open to all residents of the SHSCT area, including the main towns of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Portadown, Newry and the Mourne area. The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Pat Takes On Great North Run Half Marathon For CRY  ‘With A Little Help From His Friends’

Well known Camlough man  Pat McGinn will be participating in the world renowned Great North Run Half Marathon to raise monies for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland).  The Half marathon takes place in Newcastle England on Sunday 8th September.  Pat explained  “Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity set up […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Iúr Cinn Fleadh to Fill Newry With Bikes and Beats

How about stopping all motorised traffic in the heart of your town or city and giving total fun and freedom to cyclists – complete with a dance music soundtrack? It sounds like a dream – and it will come true for Newry – when countless cyclists reclaim the roads at Bikes And Beats On The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Letters: Stooping To Their Level

By Stephen Murney The following has been penned by Saoradh’s National Chairperson Stephen Murney in response to comments made by the SDLP leader Colum Eastwood following recent events in Derry. I read, watched and listened with interest to the SDLP leader Colum Eastwood as he referenced “child abuse” in regards to young people involved in […]