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By Columba O’Hare The launch of the 2023 Newry Show was held recently in Bessbrook Town Hall. A large number of sponsors, agrifood industry stakeholders and show committee members attended the event. This year’s Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 24 June on lands at 12-18 Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. The event returns after […]
McKevitt (Newry) Myles RIP, passed peacefully at home in the care of his loving family, 28th May 2023. Dearly beloved husband of Gráinne, deeply devoted Daddy to Angeline and Aíne, loving grandfather of Grace, Lorcan and Jamie, caring father-in-law to Jay and brother of Gerald and Damian and a cherished brother in law. Funeral arrangements […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at residential premises in the Lower Clay Road area of Keady on Friday 26th May. Shortly after 12:10pm, it was reported that two men entered a house in the area. It is believed that a quantity of jewellery was taken. The men then left […]
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has just announced its cruise schedule for 2023 with four ships stopping at the seaside town this summer. The Waverley, the oldest seafaring paddle steamer, is the first visitor on Tuesday 30th May. The ship is offering the unique opportunity for 600 people locally to travel on board for a sunset cruise from […]
There has been a call for an urgent public meeting at which the Board of the Southern Trust would spell out not just the issues behind the current crisis at Daisy Hill but on the very future of the hospital itself. Speaking after this morning’s announcment that stroke services are once again being moved to […]
Aontú representative Liam Reichenberg has raised concerns over a recentstatement by the Southern Trust. Speaking today, Mr Reichenberg said “The recent statement by theSouthern Trust is deeply alarming for life and death services at DaisyHill Hospital. The shortage of consultants at Daisy Hill now means thatinpatient care in general medicine is no longer sustainable, thehospital’s […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by hundreds of well-wishers as they visited Armagh City on Thursday 25 May, to the delight of local community representatives and school children. Their Majesties had a number of engagements during their visit including a tour of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and the Armagh Robinson […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the Southern Trust have let down Daisy Hill and the community it serves with their management of the Hospital. Speaking after the Southern Trust board meeting today the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today’s announcement that stroke services will now be diverted to Craigavon hospital will be […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has today outlined actions being taken to address significant challenges in medical staffing. Recruiting and retaining medical staff has been a major issue in Daisy Hill Hospital in recent years. The pressures have now escalated with increasing reliance on medical locum cover and a number of consultant medical […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the Southern Trust must ensure that staff and services are properly supported at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after meeting with the board of the Southern Trust to discuss the recent resignation of a number of medical personnel from the hospital. “Today we met […]
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is reshaping the way maternity services are delivered through its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team. The CoMC regional initiative sees a small team of midwives follow pregnant women through every step of their journey, building strong relationships with them and their families and providing seamless support […]
DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the increased prevalence of TB in badgers is further evidence that action must be taken that reduces the disease, and to protect cattle across Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “The positive rate for TB in badgers tested has jumped from 16% in 2021 to 27% for 2022. That […]
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