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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Cancer Research Committee’s Fundraising Efforts Marked by Council Chairperson

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted a Civic Reception in Newry Civic Centre on Thursday 29 June to mark the outstanding fundraising achievements of Newry Cancer Research Committee. Formed in 1978, the Committee has been a beacon of light in the fight against cancer. It is well-respected throughout the community […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Expresses Concern at Lurgan Job Losses Announcement

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his deep concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down. Mr O’Dowd said: “This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy. “It should […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Missing Child: Christopher Smith Armagh

Police in Armagh are looking for missing 9 year old Christopher Smith. Christopher has been missing from the Rockfields Downs area of Armagh since 11.15am today. He is believed to be wearing combat shorts & a t-shirt and socks but no shoes. Christopher has light brown hair and blue eyes. If you have seen or […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Burglary at House In Drumintee

Detectives are investigating a burglary at a house in the Old Road area of Drumintee, Newry on Friday 11 August. It’s believed the property was entered sometime between 9.30am and 11am. Anyone with information or witnessed any suspicious people or vehicles in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 749 11/08/23. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 12/8/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 12 August 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 3 2 1 0 11 8 3 7 Rossowen 3 1 1 1 8 8 0 4 Camlough Rovers 2 1 0 1 6 4 2 3 Archview United 2 1 0 1 6 7 -1 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Anthony McKeown

Mc Keown, Anthony – R.I.P. 5 Upper Ferryhill Road, Clontigora, Newry BT35 8WX. 12th August 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Geraldine, loving father of Anne Marie, Arthur and Grainne, stepfather to Katy, Tom, Paddy and Rowan, a devoted grandpa to Nordon, Oisin, Saoirse, Diarmuid, Deirdre, Lottie, Milly, Maverick, Theodora […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 8th – 12th August

LEAGUE RESULTS TUES 8 AUGUST 2023   PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Greenfield Park 4    v    3      Camlough Rovers at Derrybeg Rossowen           2    v    3       Archview United at Kilbroney Park DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Ashgrove Rovers 0   v    2       Ballybot United at Olympic Park Lisdrum  FC          1   v     4       Parkview at Meigh […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

Exciting Potential of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Must Be Realised – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that the exciting potential of the Armagh observatory and planetarium site should be fully realised and developed. The Newry and Armagh MLA Said: “The local Sinn Féin team, along with Mickey Brady MP and I, met with the team at Armagh Planetarium and Observatory to hear about their […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

NMD Council Set to Develop Homeless Strategy

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council could be set to generate a new homelessnesses strategy following a councillor’s claim of a record spike of over 160% in social housing waiting lists. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been tasked to consider its role in dealing with “unprecedented levels” of households in the district in temporary […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Cattle Theft In Lurgan

Police in Lurgan are investigating a report of the theft of a number of cattle from the Drumgooland Road area of Ballyward, near Banbridge.It’s believed that sometime between 10am on Monday 7th August, and 6.30am on Tuesday 8th August, a padlock had been cut off the gate and entry gained to an outhouse. Seven Fresian […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down

Leitrim Tea Dance Shines a Spotlight on Community Connection

Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums once again collaborated with County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN) and Leitrim Festival organisers, to host a Tea Dance following the success of last year’s event. The tea dance was organised as part of Leitrim Festival and proved to be a huge success with over […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

NMD Council to Engage With Shared Island Unit Following Depts Refusal to Move on £50m Open Bridge

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to engage with the Shared Island Unit following a Stormont department’s refusal to move on a £50m open bridge plan. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to lobby the Republic of Ireland government body to fill a financing gap, following a refusal (in a […]