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

Forkhill Residents Celebrate Transformation of Ex-Military Barracks Site to Greenspace

Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October. The site is a significant expanse in the centre of the South Armagh village and for many generations the ex-military base was inaccessible to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Progress in Civic and Regional Hub Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for the Belfast […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Women Affected by SHSCT Cervical Cancer Screening Review Must Be Supported

Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported.   Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the ABC Councillor said:   “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women are to […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Children and Young People Service Receives Kind Donation

The Southern Trust Children and Young People Service, recently received a donation Madlug bags for children in foster care to transport their belongings when moving into foster care or between foster care placements. Stella Kelly, Interim Assistant Director, Corporate Parenting in The Southern Trust said “Over the past 8 years the Southern Trust has continued to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Westminster

British Government Must Cut Fuel Prices For Drivers – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told the British Chancellor his government should act now to cut rising fuel costs.  The South Down MP said:”The British Government must immediately cut the price of fuel which continues to rise and put people out of pocket.“Figures show that petrol prices are up 13 pence per litre since […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath: Serious Concern at Smear Test Report

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed serious concern at a report looking at smear tests in the Southern Trust. The Royal College of Pathologists report identified several failings, with 17,500 women set to have their tests re-checked, with some being recalled for new tests to be carried out. Mr McGrath raised the issues with […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Women Must Be Supported as Thousands of Smear Tests Set to be Re-checked – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

17,000 Women to Have Cervical Test Results Reviewed In Southern Trust Recall

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust provides a Cervical Cytology Service as part of the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme. The screening programme looks for changes in cells which, without treatment, could develop into cancer. In July 2022, senior laboratory staff notified the Trust’s management team that they had concerns about performance in some […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 7/10/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 7 October 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Greenfield Park 7 4 1 2 16 17 -1 13 Cleary Celtic 4 4 0 0 11 2 9 12 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (14) Charged In Newry Court with Attempted Murder of Child He Allegedly Sexually Abused

A 14-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court accused of trying to kill a child he allegedly sexually assaulted. Appearing at Newry Youth Court by videolink from the Juvenile Justice Centre, the defendant, who cannot be identified because of his age, was charged with four offences arising from an alleged incident on September 16 this year. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 7/10/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND JUNIOR CUP ROUND 2 TIES – SAT 7 OCTOBER 2023 – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Ballybot United     2  v  3   Aquinas II   at Jennings Park No. 1  (After extra time) Belfast Celtic YM   7  v   0   Greenfield Park   at Belfast Bloomfield II           1  v  3   Newry Celtic        at Belfast Camlough Rovers  4  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Maxine Murphy

Murphy, Maxine – R.I.P. 26 Loughview Park, Newry. Suddenly at home, 6th October 2023. Much loved mummy of Cara, beloved daughter of Walter and the late Margaret, loving sister of Eleanor, Kenneth, Mary and Linda and a devoted auntie to her nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later. Maxine will be forever missed […]