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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Burglars Access House Via Patio Doors

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Glen Macha area of Armagh on Saturday afternoon, 22nd November. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “It was reported at around approximately 11:00pm, homeowners returned to their property to discover it had been burgled. “The rear patio doors were smashed, we […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 22/11/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY) BESSBROOK CUP 2025-26 ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Archview United 2 v 5 Newry Celtic at Olympic Park Ballybot Utd 3 v 1 Mayobridge at The Barley Field Cartwheel United 1 v 7  Cleary Celtic at Jimmy Steen Park                      […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Christian Ethos In Schools Must Be Defended – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart was at the Supreme Court as judgment was handed down in the challenge brought against the place of religious education and collective worship in Northern Ireland’s schools. This case has become a focal point in the wider effort by some to dilute, sideline or dismantle the Christian ethos that has […]

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

Harte Welcomes Opening of Newry Christmas Markets and Encourages People to Come Along

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the opening of the Newry Christmas Market tomorrow, highlighting the social benefits for families and residents, the economic boost for local businesses and traders, and the positive impact the event will have in bringing the city centre to life. Councillor Harte said: “It is fantastic to see initiatives […]

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

McNulty Challenges First Minister on All Island Healthcare Inaction

In a question to the First Minister in Assembly on Monday, November 17th, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA challenged the First Minister’s commitment to all-island healthcare.  McNulty recently submitted an Assembly Question to the Executive about if CAR-T, a vital immunotherapy that can kill cancer cells, was discussed in the most recent North South Ministerial Council […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Shelbourne Motors Drives Home Top Honours at NI Motor Industry Awards

Shelbourne Motors, the prominent family-owned automotive group based in Portadown, led the field of top winners at the prestigious Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards this weekend, securing a major hat-trick of awards. The Portadown firm’s success highlights the exceptional talent in the local industry, with Shelbourne Motors claiming three major accolades alongside other successful local […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

All-Ireland Healthcare Is The Best Way Forward -Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Staff Recognised In Edel Corr Awards

There were two winners and a special merit prize this year for the Trust’s ‘Edel Corr Award for Outstanding Compassionate Care.’ Edel Corr was a highly esteemed nursing colleague, who sadly passed away in 2021 and this annual award has been established in her honour. The panel had a very difficult task judging the nominations […]

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

McNulty Slams Inaction on Predatory Private Parking Companies

In a recent Infrastructure Committee meeting, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty called out several private parking companies for sending legalistic threats to people over parking violations. McNulty highlights how people are put under “extreme pressure and duress” by legalistic communications from the parking companies that “frighten people with unfair levels of fines” and unclear advertisement in […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Valerie Harte Condemns Attempted Burglaries in Newry, Calls for Heightened Vigilance

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has called for increased community vigilance following a series of attempted burglaries in Newry, including an incident in the early hours of last night in High Street, where residents confronted an intruder in their home. In a separate incident, a van was broken into, with tools and a wallet stolen […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Junior Ranger Challenge Encourages Children to Discover the Wonders of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Young nature lovers are being invited to step into the wild with the launch of the Junior Ranger Challenge from Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Children aged between 6 and 13 can now become official Junior Geopark Rangers by attending at least eight educational workshops held across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Forest […]