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

Kimmins Calls For Safe Travel to Ulster Senior Football Championship

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is urging all spectators travelling to and from the Ulster Senior Football Championship final in Clones to take care on the roads and have a safe journey. Speaking ahead of the game between Armagh and Monaghan, Minister Kimmins said: “I am delighted to be attending this showpiece occasion. “It will come […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 16/05/26

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 12 – SAT 16 MAY 2026 TUES 12 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Cleary Celtic 2 v 3 Newry Celtic at Olympic Park THURS 14 MAY 2026 – SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL– KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Mayobridge 2 v 0 Church Street at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 16 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIESCUP SEMI-FINALS […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Upper Bann

Emergency Care Helps Farmer See His Bride Walk Down The Aisle

Just a few weeks before his wedding to fiancée Chloe Woods, farmer Lewis Williamson from Scarva suffered an accident while working on his farm, which could’ve cost him his sight had it not been for expert care provided at his local Specsavers. Chloe and Lewis met in 2019, and after five years together, Lewis got […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Power Tools Stolen at Train Station

Police in Newry are investigating a theft which occurred on Thursday 7th May 2026 in the car park at Newry Train Station. Sometime between the hours of 07:40 – 20:10 a black coloured Toyota Hilux pick-up truck has been broken into and numerous power tools stolen from the rear of the truck.  Were you in […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Committee Enjoys Inspiring Visit to Randalstown

Members of the Beautiful Warrenpoint Committee visited Randalstown recently as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance the town’s environmental and aesthetic appeal. Randalstown was crowned Ireland’s best town in 2024, with the Warrenpoint visitors given a guided tour which showcased the award-winning approach to community collaboration, sustainability and presentation. During the visit, committee members […]

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Community Constituency Newcastle South Down

Motorcycle Safety Event on Central Promenade In Newcastle on Sunday 17th May

The South Down Neighbourhood Policing Team in partnership with PSNI Road Policing Unit and Newry, Mourne & Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership, is hosting a Motorcycle Safety event on the Central Promenade in Newcastle on Sunday 17 May. Motorcycling enthusiasts can have their bike safety checked by a qualified mechanic and get tips and advice […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Admits Responsibility For Fatal Workplace Accident

By Paul Higgins A Co Down man has entered a guilty plea to the manslaughter of a man who was tragically killed in a workplace accident. Appearing in the dock of Newry Crown Court, 52-year-old Walter Manley was re-arraigned on the two charges against him. Manley, from Loanda Crescent in Newry, entered a guilty plea […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Hairdressing Students Aim for Success at WorldSkills UK Regional Qualifier

Six talented hairdressing students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus are gathering kit bag essentials as they head to compete in the regional qualifiers for WorldSkills UK later this month.   After successfully completing the initial entry stage assessment, which challenged entrants to create a fashionable festival-inspired look for long hair, the six students […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry South Down

Breaking Barriers: Future Female Engineers Gather at SRC

Secondary school pupils from St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry, St Mary’s High School Newry and St Catherine’s College Armagh attended a special ‘Females in Engineering’ event at Southern Regional College’s Newry West Campus on Wednesday 29th April 2026. The event featured speakers from the College’s championship winning STEM Racing Car team, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Game On: Boost for Local Girls’ Football, as McDonald’s Newry Teams Up with the CGYL

McDonald’s Newry announces an exciting new partnership with the Carnbane Girls Youth League, further strengthening its commitment to supporting grassroots football and the continued growth of the girls’ game locally. The partnership will officially launch this June, with McDonald’s Newry sponsoring the upcoming Carnbane Girls Youth League Festival Day — a key event that will […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Upper Bann

Time to Prepare for Irish Reunification – Murphy

Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Woman Charged With Attack On Police Station

Following three arrests as part of the investigation into an attack on Lurgan police station, detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have charged a woman to court. The woman, aged 39, has been charged with obstructing police. She has been released unconditionally in respect of perverting the course of justice […]