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Sinn Féin has selected Crossmaglen native Martin Hearty for co-option to replace Aoife Finnegan as Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area on Newry Mourne & Down Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in South Armagh Martin said: “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne & […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon the Department for Infrastructure to act now on a Road Safety issue that has been ongoing for many years without resolution. She has highlighted the serious situation at Five Ways particularly in relation to access in and out of Damolly Retail Park on to the Armagh Road. […]
Over 250 business representatives from across the island of Ireland were in attendance at the 10th Annual Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ on Tuesday 4th March in the Carrickdale Hotel. This conference was supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Louth County Council, InterTradeIreland, Louth Local Enterprise Office, Dundalk […]
JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one personal injury law firm, is proud to announce the addition of five talented graduates to its growing team. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to fostering the next generation of legal professionals. The five new recruits bring unique skills and fresh perspectives […]
Education Minister, Paul Givan has announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland will participate in a phone-free pilot. The pilot, which will begin in September 2025, will examine the benefits of restricting the use of mobile phones during the school day. Paul Givan said: “Since becoming Education Minister, I have […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to roll out a new ‘Make it Local’ campaign designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district to help foster a thriving, resilient and sustainable community and local economy. The ‘Make it Local’ campaign will […]
Liam O’Brien, from Thomas Davis GFC/Craobh Rua Camlocha in Co. Armagh, is the overall winner of the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024. Now in its eighth year, the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer Award is an initiative designed to celebrate the important contribution young members of the association make […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that Newry Leisure Centre Pool will reopen on 12 March following the completion of major refurbishment works. The main pool, learner pool, wet side play area and health suite have all been upgraded, with the extensive works including a complete replacement of all tiles in […]
By Donal McMahon A NI council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Newry,Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee officer say they are “not permitted” to provide findings on the use of solar panels with other local authorities. A motion to engage […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for an end of the geo-blocking of RTÉ programming in the North. Geo-blocking refers to the inability of many viewers in the north of Ireland to access RTÉ’s coverage of Irish sporting events due to rights restrictions. Mr. McNulty said: “The continued unavailability of RTÉ programming, […]
“Thursday 27th February 2025 Daisy Hill and other Rural hospitals and health facilities will be the losers in a Three tier Hospital system, We must have a Equality impact Assessment carried out.” Nicola Grant commenting on the Workers Party response to to “Hospitals -Creating A Network for Better Outcomes” said the Workers Party has made it […]
Newry-based teamwear company, PLAYR-FIT, is excited to announce Southern Area Hospice as its new charity partner for the next three years. As part of this collaboration, all major fundraising activities will benefit the Hospice, continuing the company’s commitment to supporting local causes. This announcement follows a successful three-year partnership with PIPS Hope and Support, which […]
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