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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Slam Social Housing Vandalism

The Republican Party Saoradh has condemned a recent spate of vandalism that occurred at a new housing development in Newry. The social housing project at Craigmore View has seen windows smashed and machinery damaged by youths in the past couple of weeks. Saoradh representatives have visited the scene and spoke with residents who have relayed […]

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Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Increase In Burglaries In Newry

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a number of recent burglaries in the Newry area. Sergeant Mackin said: “At approximately 5.55am on Monday, 17th June police received a report of a burglary in the Armagh Road area. “The homeowner was woken by their dog barking and found the back door open and a […]

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Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged With Crossmaglen Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 74-year-old Michael McConville in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June, have charged a 67-year-old man with murder. The man is expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry tomorrow, Thursday 20th June. As is usual […]

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Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Knife Taken to Woman’s Throat During Multiple Robberies In City

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a number of burglaries at properties in the city this morning, Monday 17th June. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Shortly before 6am, it was reported that entry had been gained to a house in the Armagh Road area, and car keys and […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years For Robbery and Burglary

34 year old Shane Osborne was convicted on 8th February 2024 at Newry Crown Court in relation to two robberies and two burglaries which occurred in Newry between August 2022 and January 2023. He was duly sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday 19th June 2024) and will serve three years in prison and four and a half […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Rose Kane

Kane, Rose (Rose-Marie) – R.I.P.  Late of 18 Newtown Road, Cloughoge, Newry and Blackpool.  Passed away 5th June 2024.  Beloved  daughter of Ann and the late Owen Kane and loving sister of Anne, Madeleine, Danny, Geraldine and the late Kathleen – R.I.P. Rose’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, […]

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Newry Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success at Prestigious Award Ceremony

Two beauty businesses in Newry have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Newry to scoop up prizes were The Skin Health Clinic for Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year and New You Dental & Aesthetics Clinic for Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year. Thirty […]

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Grassroots Soccer Clubs In Newry Deserve First-Class Facilities’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said grassroots soccer clubs in Newry need more investment to ensure children and young people can avail of first-class sports facilities in the area. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly directly with the minister, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For too long our local grassroots soccer […]