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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Peadar Cowan

Cowan, Peader – R.I.P.  Late of 58 Dominic Street, Newry.  23rd February 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.   Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Derek, Linda, Colin, Stephen, Kathy and the late Peader. Peader’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry this evening (Saturday 24th February) […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Arts Therapy For Daisy Hill Stroke and Rehab Patients

Patients in Daisy Hill Hospital’s stroke and rehab ward are enjoying arts therapy to support with their recovery. Based on level four of the hospital, the inpatient stroke and rehab team of medical, nursing and allied health professional staff support patients following acute stroke as well as older people recovering from illness or injury. The […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Health Portadown Upper Bann

Verve Healthy Living Network Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Their Community

A ten year partnership between the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and Community and Voluntary organisations has improved the health and wellbeing of thousands of people. The Verve Healthy Living Network was founded as part of the Craigavon Neighbourhood Renewal Health Programme in 2012 (funded by the Department for Communities) to address health inequalities […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

36 Yr Old Dies In Newry RTC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Rathfriland Road, Newry, on Thursday 22nd February. Mark Murphy was aged 36 and was from the Downpatrick area. Detective Sergeant Brook, from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Students Compete for SkillBuild Glory

The annual SkillBuild competition at Southern Regional College got underway at the start of February as competitors from various trades and disciplines showcased their talents and skills.  Contestants from across the College’s campuses competed against peers, to be in with the chance to make it to the regional competition.  The regional competition is set to […]

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

Parking Permit Details Announced Ahead of New Charging System at Council’s Four Main Parks

Each registered household in the district can obtain a ‘Single-Park Permit’, granting free car entry into one of the Council’s four Forest and Country Parks when a new charging system gets underway from 4 March. Residents can simply pick up the permit at the park of their choice from Monday 4 March with the production […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Over 500 Hungry Children Supported By Around Noon’s Team’s Donation

Money raised by team members at Newry headquartered Around Noon will feed 522 hungry children in schools for a year through the company’s support for the charity Mary’s Meals. Mary’s Meals, which was founded in 2002, currently feeds over 2.4 million children every school day. They work in over 18 countries, reaching some of the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Finnegan Welcomes Resurfacing Work on Dundalk Road

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that works to resurface the Dundalk Road have begun. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Resurfacing works have now begun on the Dundalk road, outside of Newtownhamilton. “This road has been in a poor state for some time and after much lobbying by Sinn Féin, it’s great to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Paves the Way for Small Settlements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield. The EI Schemes will improve the physical infrastructure of the villages following significant investment provided by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and […]

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

Murphy Announces Details of Flood Support Programme For Businesses

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has provided details of a support package for businesses affected by recent flooding. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were directly flooded following the severe weather in late October and early November. The scheme will be delivered by district councils and will open for applications […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd – A4 Enniskillen Bypass to Progress Following Funding Confirmation

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed confirmation of funding for the A4 Enniskillen Bypass which will allow the scheme to progress to procurement.  Following the Finance Minister’s proposal, the Executive has agreed to provide £16.2 million of capital funding across 2024-25 and 2025-26 and has also agreed that £12.5 million from the Mid South West […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

‘Flood Damages Scheme a Major Relief For Local Businesses’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement of a scheme to support businesses damaged by recent flooding. Speaking after Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that the scheme will open for applications next week, the South Down MP said: “The announcement of this scheme will be a huge relief for local businesses whose premises […]