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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Protest in Support of Noah Donohoe this Week in Newry

This week, Thursday 11th of August a protest will take place in Newry supporting the family of Noah Donohoe. The protest surrounds the recent decision by the new Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara and the Chief Constable of the PSNI Simon Byrne who have signed a PII certificate relating to the Noah Donohoe case. The […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Criminal Damage at Bessbrook Home

Police in the Bessbrook of Newry received a report of criminal damage at approximately 11am this morning, Sunday August 7th. Sergeant McBride said a window of a property had been smashed. “We are appealing for information or anyone who was in the area at the time the incident took place to contact us on 101 […]

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Community Constituency South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Judo Club to Take Part in Veterans World Championships

The coaching team and members of Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint are making final preparations with long time club Member Dawid Jurkiewicz. Dawid will be making his way to the Veterans World championships in Kraków Poland from the 8th to 11th of September. This is another day in the office for Dawid, who is […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following a Number of Cars on Fire in Portadown

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a number of cars on fire in the Derrycarne area of Portadown, during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “At around 1.50am officers received a report of four cars on fire in the area. “On arrival, two of the cars […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Arrested in Lurgan Following Assault

A 31-year-old male has been arrested following a report of an assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 7th August. Inspector McCullough said: “Shortly before 4am officers received a report that a serious assault had occurred in the Victoria Gardens area and an injured male was located there. “A second male, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Dies Following Fatal RTC on Old Dublin Road

A man in his 50’s has died following a serious road traffic collision on the Old Dublin Road, Newry, Saturday August 6th, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm. The man died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini at approximately 11.05am. The Old Dublin Road had been closed […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Missing Person Appeal for Newry Man

We have concerns for the welfare of Gerard Hawkins, a 59 year old male from Newry. Mr Hawkins was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday 2nd August in Newry. Mr Hawkins is described as 5’9”, medium build with short brown and grey hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact Police on […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Area Following Cannabis and Cash Seizure

PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down have carried out a search in the Newry area resulting in seizure of drugs, £5000 and a man arrested. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a representative for the PSNI said: “Recently our District Support team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry area. Herbal cannabis, cannabis oil […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Alternative Music Night in No 7 Duke Street

Get ready for a night of alternative music this Friday 5th August at No 7 Duke Street in Warrenpoint. Erase/Rewind Live: Summer Special. Graffiti Street at No.7 Duke Street Warrenpoint. 9pm-1am. Free Entry! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Sarah McDonald: “We’re really excited to bring you our Live Summer Special with live sets […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Port to Welcome the Azamara Pursuit

On Friday 5th August Warrenpoint Port is due to welcome the Azamara Pursuit (weather permitting) to the Port.  At 180m in length, the Azamara is the largest ever cruise ship to dock in Warrenpoint. The ship has a capacity of over 700 passengers and more than 400 crew. It is the second of three cruise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

It’s Nearly Time to Wake the Giant!

After a three-year slumber, it is almost time to Wake the Giant! Fionn mac Cumhaill, centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Wake the Giant festival, is back in Warrenpoint this month. The two-day event celebrates the legend of giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, who first cast his spell over the town in August 2016, […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle South Down

NI Water’s ‘wonder wall’ to get some TLC as it marks its 100th birthday

NI Water is delighted to announce a further £2.5m investment to carry out repairs on the iconic Mourne Wall, which this year celebrates 100 years since its completion in 1922. Phase two of the Mourne Wall Restoration Project will get underway this month and will build on the previous programme of restoration – completed at […]