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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Green Light for Newry Music Festival

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Economy, Regeneration & Tourism Committee to give the green light to an annual music festival for Newry. Ms Kimmins said: “This is very welcome progress following our Sinn Féin team working with council officials and local events operators to […]

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Community Newry Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mickey Brady

Brady, Mickey (Michael) – Welfare Rights Activist, MLA, MP. Passed away 16th January 2026, aged 75 years, at Craigavon Area Hospital. Beloved husband of Caroline, loving father of Saoirse, Michael, Seán and Niall and Lewis, a devoted grandfather, predeceased by his parents Sally and Willie, his brother Jim and his late wife Rose. Funeral arrangements […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Remain In Bessbrook Following House Fire

Police remain in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook this evening, Sunday 18th January, following a house fire. Inspector Porter said: “Thankfully, no-one sustained serious injury during the fire. “I want to reassure the community that, while there is no ongoing risk to the public, our officers will be remaining in the area to carry […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Cannabis Factory Found After Report of Hostile Male In Shop

Newry Local Policing Team C Section received a report of a hostile male in a local shop, possibly in possession of a weapon. Officers responded swiftly and located the male in the Talbot Street area. The “weapon” turned out to be a mallet, but that was only the beginning of the incident. Due to the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Pet Dog Dead In Petrol Bomb Attack As 50 Yr Old Sustains Burn Injuries

Detectives are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house in Newry in the early hours of today, Wednesday 14th January, which injured residents. It was reported around 2.20am that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a house in Clonmore in the Armagh Road area of the city.  […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Welcomes Funding for Three Greenways in Newry, Mourne and Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district. The funding was announced this week by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as part of the Department’s continued support for councils to develop active travel and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Major £800,000 Investment Delivers Real Boost for Newry – Harte

Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the announcement of over £800,000 in public realm and road improvements for Newry by the Departments for Communities and Infrastructure. Speaking after the joint announcement, Councillor Harte described the scheme as a major delivery for Newry and its communities. “We have been lobbying DFI for a number of years for […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Secures Dual Investors In People Success

Southern Regional College as strengthened its position as a peoplecentred, highperforming organisation after being awarded the We Invest in Wellbeing Standard Award for the first time and successfully retaining the We Invest in People Silver Award.   The College first achieved Investors in People (IIP) recognition in 2012 and has sustained its accreditation across every […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Caught on Roof of Belleek Property In Attempted Burglary

Police have made two arrests in connection with an attempted burglary in south Armagh. A report was received at approximately 6.10am today, Sunday 11th January, of a suspected burglary at licensed premises in the Main Street area of Belleeks. Inspector Ritchie said: “Two men were observed on the roof of the property – and when […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 10/01/26

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 – FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 4 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 4 v 1 Holywood II at Olympic Park, Derrylecka Newry Celtic P v P Ballinamallard Utd Res at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Action to Deliver Better Outcomes For Women’s Health Is Urgently Needed – Kimmins

A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Mercosur a Serious Threat to Farmers North and South – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]