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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Most Expensive Area For Home Insurance

The average home insurance premium in Northern Ireland is now at £487 a year, making Northern Ireland the most expensive region in the UK – 65% more expensive than the dearest spot in GB, with London coming in second, at £295. The overall UK average price for home insurance has risen in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: Money and Jewellery Stolen In Burglary

Detectives in Newry CID are investigating a burglary at a house in Warrenpoint on Sunday 25 November. Entry was gained to the Mourne Drive property via a rear window sometime between 3pm and midnight. A sum of money and jewellery are believed to have been taken. Detectives would like to hear from anyone with information […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs In Irish Medium Schools Must Be Supported- Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has urged the Department of Education to improve support for Special Educational Needs provision in Irish Medium schools. Speaking after the education committee, the South Down MLA said; “Children with Special Educational Needs who are learning through the medium of Irish face unique challenges and must be supported. “Irish Medium […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel NMD Council South Down

Public Invited to View Details of £3.3 Million Refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre

The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point: No Community Confidence In Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Board

By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Christmas Lights Switch On Events Across Newry, Mourne and Down Announced

Newry Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready to light up the district this festive season!  Dates are set and Christmas lights will be turned on across its towns and city at Switch On events happening between Thursday 21 November and Saturday 7 December. These evenings will provide everyone with plenty of opportunities to enjoy […]

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Community Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Aisling McGivern

McGivern (Warrenpoint) 9th November 2024, peacefully at hospital surrounded by her family, Aisling, dearly loved daughter of Emmett Thomas and Fiona, loving sister of Claire and Ciarán, cherished sister-in-law of Kevin and Chloe, adored auntie of Katie-Rose and Donnacha and a much-loved niece and cousin. May her soul rest on peace. Aisling’s remains will repose […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Health South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

RARE: DAERA-Defra Planning Fraud Risk Red Flags Raised In Warrenpoint

Today we have written to Minister O’Dowd (DfI), Minister Muir (DAERA), Minister Lyons (DfC), Minister Murphy (DfE), Ms Ward (CEO Newry, Mourne and Down District Council / NMDDC), representatives of Defra’s “SPS Facilities Project” and representatives of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO).  Our letter is informed and guided by two NIAO publications, “Good Practice […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick South Down Sport

Down GAA: €15.4m PEACEPLUS Investment Awarded for Ballykinlar Centre for Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub

€15.4m PEACEPLUS Investment Awarded for Iconic Project at Ballykinlar – Centre for Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub  Down Gaelic Athletic Association (Down GAA) are delighted with today’s announcement of €15,383,951.00 funding from the PEACEPLUS Programme for the development of the Ballykinlar Centre of Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub.  The project will be developed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Hilltown: Minister Appalled at Attack on Firefighters

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has condemned an attack on firefighters as they responded to an incident on Halloween night. Whilst firefighters from Rathfriland Fire Station were attending a bonfire incident in Hilltown, a firework was thrown into the Fire Appliance causing injury to two firefighters.   Minister Nesbitt said: “I was appalled to hear that two […]

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

Newry: Forest Park Charges Review Begins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to begin a review of controversial parking charges at its forest parks this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging motorists to enter Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion forest parks in April amid a public outcry. The local authority approved the new tariffs despite an online […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Lifestyle Politics South Down Stormont

‘Time For Action to Cut Vaping In Schools’ – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the passing of a motion in the Assembly calling on the education and health ministers to bring forward a plan to tackle vaping in schools. Cathy Mason said: “I have been working with parents and schools listening to their voices and the growing concerns around vaping in schools. […]