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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Lorries Painted In Armagh GAA Colours Burned Following All Ireland Win

Police received reports of two vehicles on fire in the Armagh area in the early hours of this morning, Monday 29th July. At approximately 1.35am a report was received of a lorry on fire in the Markethill Road area. A short time later, at approximately 2.25am, a report was received of a car on fire […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: TUV lodge Ombudsman Complaint After PSNI Conduct Following GAA Final

TUV Leader Jim Allister is not happy followng a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP: “I will be contacting the Police Ombudsman and the Chief Constable following a disgraceful display by officers in a marked PSNI car tonight in Camlough. “They can […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: Police Investigate Viral Video

The PSNI has commenced an investigation following a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett, said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media of our officers, driving Police Service of Northern Ireland vehicles, taking part in celebrations following Armagh […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Grant Welcomes Thrill of Armagh In All Ireland Final

Newry and Armagh workers party representative Nicola Grant welcomes thrill of Armagh in the All Ireland final. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “Absolutely thrilled to see Armagh in the GAA finals on Sunday! The excitement has been electric, and it’s fantastic to see the positive impact on our local economy. Small businesses […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Terry Rooney’s Cottage Relaunch In Aid of PIPS Hope and Support

Rostrevor resident, Mr. Terry Rooney proudly announces the relaunch of his Irish cottage, showcasing artefacts from years gone by, after a devastating fire led to its rebuild. The community is warmly invited to join Terry, his family, and friends for a special event to mark the cottage’s reopening on Sunday, July 28th at noon in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Hughes Reacts to RTÉ News Bulletin Resumption For North

Reacting to the news that RTÉ will resume full broadcasting of news bulletins to citizens across the island, Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes said:  “This is the right and sensible decision by RTÉ to reverse the geo-blocking of news broadcasts, which locked out hundreds of thousands of viewers from the north. “This will ensure citizens […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Illegal Encampment at City Centre Public Park Site

By Donal McMahon An alleged illegal encampment has taken place at a Newry city centre site earmarked for a multi-million pound public park development. A number of camper vans and other vehicles have been parked up in Albert Basin as early as Monday this week. The site, which is due to undergo a £16m investment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man In Court Over Gun and Ammo Seizure

A man from Newry and a man from County Louth have appeared in court in connection with the seizure of 18 firearms and more than 900 rounds of ammunition. The seizure happened on Friday in Ardee in County Louth. Mark McCourt, 33, from Edencrieve in Newry, and 27-year-old Conor O’Brian, from Kilpatrick, Ardee, both appeared […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Flotilla of Yachts Coming Into Newry This Weekend

By Columba O’Hare A colourful parade of boats will be sailing gracefully up Newry Ship Canal this weekend floating gently into the heart of Newry City. The boats will leave Carlingford village, sail up Carlingford Lough, through Victoria Lock, into Newry Ship Canal and onwards to the Albert Basin. The event organised by Carlingford Marina […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Elective Care Centres Helping to Reduce Waiting Lists – Health Minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Breast Mates Newry Meet Health Minister

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the work of Breast Mates Newry, following an important meeting held at Stormont with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt. Following the meeting, the Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson said: “I was delighted to host the Breast Mates group at Stormont where they met with the Health Minister to highlight […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Welcomes Planning Approval for New Saica Pack UK Ltd Base in Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]