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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Ian Macsween

Macsween, Ian – R.I.P.   Late of 23 Merchant’s Court, Edward Street, Newry.  14th March 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Carol and loving father of Conor, Melissa and Rory. Ian’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ tomorrow (Friday 15th March) at 4pm to repose at his sister […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Discussions on Junior Doctors Pay

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions over fair pay for junior doctors.  The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is welcome that the health minister and trade unions are in discussions to reach an agreement on a fair pay increase for junior doctors.  “Our […]

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Community Constituency Government Lifestyle Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

£100,000 Extra For Marching Bands

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement that the Communities Minister has allocated an additional £100,000 to the musical instruments for bands programme. The announcement came in during Question Time in the Assembly today. Welcoming the announcement the Carla said, “the marching bands fraternity in Northern Ireland is huge and as a result the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing Abuser Admits Girl’s Manslaughter

A man at the centre of one of the world’s largest catfishing investigations has admitted manslaughter after a girl he blackmailed took her own life. The 12-year-old girl, who was not from the UK, died in 2018. Belfast Crown Court heard she was exploited by Alexander McCartney, who is 25 and from County Armagh. He […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sinn Féin To Host Palestinian Solidarity Event

Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin is hosting ‘Saoirse Don Phalaistín’, a night in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday 21st March, at 7:30pm, in Tí Chulainn. The event will be addressed by several speakers, including Palestinian medic and activist Mohammed Samaana and Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Matt Carthy TD.  Speakers will address a number of issues, […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Council Invites Applicants for Flooding Hardship Scheme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting applications to a Flooding Hardship Scheme, which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE). The purpose of the Flooding Hardship Scheme is to provide support to businesses and some other non-domestic premises that were impacted by the flooding in October/November 2023 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport

Armagh Club Receives Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award

The Clan na Gael club in County Armagh were worthy recipients of the Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award, presented in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic at the recent Ulster GAA Awards. The Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award is a recognition of a club’s efforts in building healthy practices into their […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Arson Attack In Banbridge

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack in Banbridge. Inspector Kerr said: “Police received a report shortly before 2am on Tuesday morning, 12th March that two cars were on fire in the driveway a property in the Rockmore area of the town. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

Affordable Childcare Can Address Growing Levels of Child Poverty – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering quality and affordable childcare can help address the growing levels of child poverty. Reacting to the Comptroller & Auditor General’s report on child poverty, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “This report has again reinforced the need to tackle the growing levels of child poverty in the north. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Welcomes Measures to Tackle MOT Backlog

Sinn Féin MLA and transport spokesperson Cathal Boylan has welcomed measures outlined by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to help address MOT delays.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “I welcome the actions outlined by Minister O’Dowd to help tackle the MOT backlog.  “This included the recruitment of 55 new vehicle examiners across the network, as well […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

St Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Buttercrane

Join us for lots of fun and free entertainment on the mall in Buttercrane Centre across the St Patrick’s Day weekend. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March there’ll be balloon giveaways and free facepainting from 11-4pm.  On Sunday 17th March there’ll be musical entertainment throughout the day kicking off with the Casino Jazz Band […]

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

Economy Minister Builds Stronger Economic Ties on Visit to NY and Washington

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, is in the United States of America this week, visiting both New York and Washington, DC. The Minister’s programme includes a mix of business meetings alongside attending important functions such as the NI Bureau Breakfast, an Intertrade Ireland 25th anniversary event and a business reception hosted by US Special Envoy to […]