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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 […]
Ms. Grant said over the last few days and weeks we have had a whole raft of concerning reports about the situation within some of our Health Trusts impacting on financial and human resources. The Southern Health Trust reported losses of £9.3million for the year ending 31st March 2025 2millon less than the previous year. The largest […]
By Paul Higgins A pub landlord and youth football coach who sexually assaulted a teenage girl by kissing her on the lips, came within a “knife-edge” of going to jail (Tues). Imposing a five-month sentence on Patrick John Nixon, District Judge Anne Marshall suspended it for three years, warning the 61-year-old the sentence “will be […]
Keen cyclist Kieran Swail is taking on the epic challenge of ‘Everesting’, Saturday 13th September. Along with training partner James McKernan, Kieran plans to cycle up 8,848 metres, the equivalent height of Mount Everest. This is part of a fundraising effort for PIPS Hope and Support, the suicide prevention and support charity based in Newry and […]
Local food producers, farmers and hospitality businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down are invited to attend an information evening highlighting two complementary programmes, the GEOfood network and the Go Succeed business support service. The event will take place at KIS Pizza & Coffee Bar, Crossmaglen, on Tuesday 16 September at 7.30pm. Our Mourne Gullion Strangford […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has condemned a series of recent burglaries in the South Armagh area as “disgraceful and cowardly attacks” on local families, including the targeting of a vulnerable member of the community in their own home. “These were calculated attacks by opportunists who prey on the vulnerable. Their actions are revolting, and […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of ‘Chrissy’ Christopher Burns in Mountnorris have charged a man with his murder. The 39-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday, 8th September. As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution […]
In a remarkable show of community spirit and generosity, the McAvoy family and friends of the late Patrick (Paddy) McAvoy have raised an incredible £16,000 for PIPS Hope & Support, a local suicide prevention charity. The funds were raised through a Tractor Run held on Saturday, July 5, drawing crowds and participants from across the […]
IPSC Newry will be hosting a rally in Newry on Saturday 6th September at 12pm as part of a plan for regional demonstrations across Ireland for Palestine. The demonstration will take place at Newry Town Hall. IPSC Newry chairperson Marc Mac Seáin comments: “We approach 2 full years of Zionist starvation & pulverisation of Gaza. […]
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