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Twenty-one-year-old Briege McIntyre from St. Mary’s GAC Aghagallon in Co. Antrim has been awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for July 2025. The award is presented each month to young volunteers whose efforts best demonstrate the volunteering ethos and community spirit of the GAA. Briege is a dedicated coach, role […]
Stark statistics show that Newry, Mourne and Down, as a local government district, had the highest rate of fatal and serious collisions caused by speeding from 2019-2023. There were 36 Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions and 59 KSI casualties in the area during that five-year period. In a bid to raise road safety awareness […]
The SDLP council group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is proud to support the Council of Sanctuary proposal, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to ensuring that our district is a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive place for everyone who lives here, regardless of their background or nationality. In supporting this initiative, we are standing up […]
The SDLP has announced a reshuffle of its Official Opposition team in Stormont. Following the reshuffle, Mark H Durkan MLA becomes the party’s new spokesperson for Communities, Patsy McGlone MLA takes on the Justice portfolio, Daniel McCrossan MLA moves to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Justin McNulty MLA has taken up the Infrastructure brief. […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for coordinated government support for Sticky Fingers Arts in Newry, following a productive meeting with the Department for Communities facilitated by his office this week. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. McNulty praised Sticky Fingers as one of the region’s most vital and inspiring facilities for children […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the presence of PSNI officers filming demonstrators at a peaceful Palestinian solidarity protest in Newry, describing it as an unacceptable act of intimidation against those exercising their democratic rights. Councillor Mathers confirmed he raised the matter at the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) committee sub meeting […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the beginning of construction on a brand new play park in Derrybeg, describing it as a major boost for local families and children. The new facility is being delivered as part of the Council’s wider Play Park Strategy, and will replace the existing park, which had been in […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025 Fona CAB JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1B – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Ballybot United 0 v 3 Kilrea United at Jennings Park No.1 Church Street 0 v 8 Rosario YC at Jennings Park No.2 Killymoon Res 0 v 3 Newry Celtic at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown Rossowen 1 v 5 […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said that growing all-island trade highlights the real economic benefits of north–south cooperation, and reinforces the case for Irish Unity as a practical, forward-looking strategy. Following a constructive meeting with Trade NI and members of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, Dáire Hughes said: […]
When something doesn’t light a fire within you, keep going until you find your passion. Mum of three Emma McVerry from Crossmaglen did just that. Emma recently graduated from the Graphic Design Higher National Diploma at Southern Regional College, on Friday 29th August, and picked up the part-time ‘Student of the Year’ Award for her immense […]
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has participated in the visit of a delegation from northern business umbrella group Trade NI to the Oireachtas. The visit took place on Wednesday 10th September and members of the Trade NI group met with members of the Joint Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee including Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy, MPs […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the completion of major refurbishment works at five play parks across the district following a £1million investment. The improvements at Conway Park in Mullaghbawn, Village Green in Belleeks, Granite View in Saval, Scrogg Road in Kilkeel and Seaview in Ardglass are part of the delivery of the […]
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