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Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has encouraged people from across the area to attend this year’s Edentubber Commemoration on Sunday, 9th November, to honour the memory of the Edentubber Martyrs. Councillor King said: “I am honoured to chair this year’s event. These annual gatherings are a time for reflection, pride, and renewed commitment to the […]
By Kevin McAteer Girls’ football in Newry is on the rise, following a 2024 partnership between the Irish Football Association (IFA) and FIFA helping to inspire the next generation of female players. The initiative, part of the FIFA League Development Programme, was focused on creating sustainable opportunities and inclusive pathways for young girls to take part in the […]
The Southern Trust (SHSCT) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have published three new reports* on cervical screening. The reports, which are available on both organisations’ websites, provide important independent analysis of the complex issues relating to the historical delivery of the cervical screening programme in the SHSCT from 2008 to 2021. Dr Stephen Austin, […]
PropertyPal Northern Ireland Housing Market Update Q3 2025 Northern Ireland’s housing market remained robust through the third quarter of 2025, with growth in both prices and sales volumes compared to long-term trends, according to PropertyPal’s latest report. House prices in Newry, Mourne and Down grew by 8.1% in the year (vs Q3 2024), with the […]
The Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum’s annual Afternoon Tea Dance proved once again to be a huge success, with a wonderful turnout for this much-loved free community event. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon filled with delicious lunch, live music and plenty of dancing, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes that brought […]
Ms. Grant commented after the Chancellor’s early morning press conference this week said, “What a waste of time as it turned out to be uneventful, with heavy emphasis on business, defense, and the national debt. These are all the reasons traditionally given when the working class is about to be shafted. Ms. Grant continued it […]
A 26 year old man has been arrested and more than £10,000 worth of class A and class B drugs seized after police stopped a car in Portadown last night, Monday 3 November. The Lurgan Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol when a vehicle came to their attention in the Hobson Park area at around […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a female being assaulted in the car park located between St Marys Street and Georges Lane, Newry on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at approximately 1155 hours. Police are aware a member of the public ran to help this female and would like to speak to this […]
By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter Councillor Sarah Duffy (Sinn Féin, Armagh DEA), like her nationalist counterparts, felt strongly that as an Irish citizen, she should not be issued with a digital British ID card. She stated: “I am not a British citizen. I never have been, and I never will be. The Good Friday […]
CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2025 MUFA SHIELD ROUND 3 TIES – KICK OFF 1.30 PM Ballybot United 0 v 4 Newry Celtic at The Barley Field Greenfield Park v WO for Keady Celtic Hillsborough Boys 5 v 0 Orchard United at Laurelhill Sportszone Magheralinn Village 1 v 0 Lisdrum at Dromore Leisure Centre Rathfriland Rngs Res […]
Sinn Féin Councilor Cathal King has written to the Council calling for floodlights to be installed at Meigh Playing Fields and the adjacent Walking Track. “This upgrade is essential to make the facility fully accessible for local residents, supporting sport, physical activity, and safety,” said Councilor King. “The newly installed pitch is a real community […]
Sinn Fein MLA Cathy Mason has slammed successive DUP Education Ministers who have consistently failed schools in Northern Ireland. Mason said: “The findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s recent report on the management of the schools’ estate are nothing short of alarming. It confirms what parents, teachers, and pupils have known for years, too many […]
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