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Community Constituency Education Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Parties Need to be Clear on “Gender-Affirming Healthcare”

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said parties need to spell out their stance on “gender affirming healthcare” and that the Health Minister should spell out more clearly what stance will be taken by the Department of Health in light of the publication of the Cass Report. The DUP MP said, “The publication of the Cass […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 20/4/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 20 April 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 18 14 3 1 54 19 35 45 Cleary Celtic 14 12 2 0 50 8 42 38 Villa Rovers 18 8 3 7 44 43 1 27 Camlough Rovers 19 7 5 7 40 36 […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Award-Winning Newry Comedian Tickles Northern Ireland’s “Supernatural” Underbelly In THE DIVIL’S OWN

Award-winning Comedian John Meagher tickles Northern Ireland’s “supernatural” underbelly in THE DIVIL’S OWN, a documentary from new Belfast Indie: FABEL Productions, coming to Radio 4: 21st of April at 7.30 pm. Did you ever have a reoccurring dream that you think might just be a memory? Or a nightmare so vivid that it could almost […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 20/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 16  – SAT 20 APRIL 2024 TUES 16 APRIL  – PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Camlough Rovers  3  v  1  Newry Celtic  at Camlough Cleary Celtic           3  v  1  Villa Rovers  at  Olympic Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL LEAGUE CUP – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm                                                                SECTION 2 Church […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

O’Neill Kingsmill Comments Nauseatingly Hypocritical – Ratcliffe

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s recent comments on the Kingsmill Inquest as hypocritical. Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Midwifery Continuity of Carer Model Expanded to Daisy Hill Hospital

A new way of working which provides mothers-to-be with complete continuity of care and midwives they know has expanded to the Newry and surrounding area. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust launched its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in April 2023 in the Portadown, Lurgan and Brownlow areas with the introduction of […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough Village Vigil Will Mark 200 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’.  Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down

Castlewellan Fair Is Back for Bank Holiday Monday!

The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.   Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council this year’s May Day Fair event is set to be the best yet, with an even bigger choice of […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Vigil Marks Palestinian Prisoners Day

Activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office held a solemn vigil yesterday evening [April 17] to coincide with Palestinian Prisoners Day. Party member’s gathered at the Palestinian Murals at Catherine Street and displayed banners which stated “”Stop the Murder of Palestinain Children” and another which read “Saoirse don Phalaistín” – Freedom For Palestine. Numerous passing motorists […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Health Kilkeel Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences

15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry’s Painted Utility Boxes Transformed Into Works of Art as Part of New Urban Reimaging Project

Newry DEA Forum in collaboration with Amplified Arts NI and Newry BID, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Street Dreams’, an exciting urban reimaging project aimed at adding vibrancy and cultural significance to the city centre.  This initiative, first involves transforming mundane utility boxes scattered throughout the city centre into works of art. These […]

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

Murphy Welcomes Unions’ Move to Accept Pay Offer

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]