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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy South Down

NI Centenary Stones Get Approval

By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

RCN Cadet Josef Gives First Hand Account

Josef McGuigan, a Nursing Cadet, gives his experience as part of the scheme’s first ever cohort in Northern Ireland. Hi! I’m Josef and this is my experience of the RCN Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme As soon as I heard about the scheme, I immediately contacted Sara Gilpin, from the college, to find out […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

New Self-Serve Translink Ticket Vending Machines Going Live at Train Stations from Sunday 28 April

Translink has announced the roll out of new self-serve ticket vending machines (TVMs) at train stations across the network.  The new tech will make it faster and easier for passengers to buy their train ticket before they travel. The new York Street Station went live from today (Sunday 28th April), and will be closely followed […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Health Upper Bann

Southern Trust Chief’s Apology to Women

By François Vincent Chair of the board of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust, Eileen Mullan has issued a heartfelt apology to all the women who are in the process of having their smear tests reviewed. At a Trust board meeting held on Thursday (April 25), Mrs Mullan also wished to thank ‘Ladies […]

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

Newry City Market Set For Trading Boost

By Donal McMahon Ambitious plans are set for a historic Newry market as the local authority looks to boost footfall in the wake of a “steady decline” in the city centre asset. Elected reps approved recommendations this week to combine variety and artisan traders for a new weekly Saturday market from May.However, an extensive social […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Every Person Has The Power To Be A Light Against The Dark

Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 11th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am  The Bessbrook/Camlough  annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 11th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk, part of a series of similar events  which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Southern Trust Waiting Times “Appalling!”

By François Vincent Last Thursday’s (April 25) board meeting of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust was an opportunity for board chairperson, Eileen Mullan MBE, to give a comprehensive overview of current healthcare provision. With the exception of waiting lists for in-patients and day-case admissions, where the situation is improving, the chair listed […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Tee Up for Newry Chamber Golf Classic 2024

Newry Chamber is all teed up for its 2024 Golf Classic which will take place on Friday 17th May 2024 in Cloverhill Golf Club, kindly sponsored by Digney Grant Insurance Brokers & Risk Advisors. This is the third year that Digney Grant has partnered with Newry Chamber for the Annual Golf Classic. Digney Grant offers […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 27/4/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 27 April 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 19 15 3 1 60 19 41 48 Cleary Celtic 15 13 2 0 54 9 45 41 Camlough Rovers 21 7 6 8 44 43 1 27 Villa Rovers 19 8 3 8 44 49 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Arrest Man Following Assault on Officers In Portadown

Police have arrested a man following an assault in Portadown, where one man was injured and four police officers assaulted. Chief Inspector Brendan Green said: “We received a report of an assault in the Thomas Street area, shortly before 12.50am this morning, Saturday 27th April. “Officers attended and located a man, aged in his 20s, […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Two Stacks

Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Proudly Introduces “Pillars of Creation.”

“Pillars of Creation 2024”: A Groundbreaking Collaboration redefining a new chapter of Irish Whiskey Two Stacks Irish Whiskey proudly introduces “Pillars of Creation,” a landmark annual release that redefines the pinnacle of Irish whiskey craftsmanship. This extraordinary blend signifies a historic collaboration, harmonizing the distinctive character of three esteemed single casks from Dingle Distillery, Echlinville […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 27/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 23  – SAT 27 APRIL 2024 TUES 23 APRIL  – PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm                                                             Cleary Celtic   4  v  1   Camlough Rovers  at  Olympic Park                                                                   Newry Celtic   6  v  0  Villa Rovers  at Artie Green Park                                                                                       SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL CUP– KICK-OFF 6.45 pm                                                                         Section 2                                                                                                                                           Ashgrove Rovers 3  v   […]