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Banbridge Community Constituency South Down

17 Yr Old Dies Following Collision on Banbridge Rd,Rathfriland

Police can confirm that 17 year old Jack Morrow has died following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Banbridge Road, Rathfriland on Saturday 25th May. Inspector Cherith Adair said: “Shortly before 2:30am, it was reported that a red VW Golf was involved in the incident. Sadly, Jack, who was from the Rathfriland area, passed […]

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

Community Partners Organise Free Information Event to Highlight Impact of Vaping on Young People

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s District Electoral Area Co-Ordinators, in partnership with the Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Downpatrick Neighbourhood Policing Team and Lisburn YMCA have organised an information evening for parents/guardians who are concerned about the impact of children smoking vapes. The event which is free of charge will take place on […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Appointed to Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has appointed Laura Devlin and Jarlath Tinnelly to serve as Non-Executive Councillor Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). The appointment for Laura Devlin will take effect from 1 June 2024 while Jarlath Tinnelly’s appointment will be effective from 22 August 2024. Both appointments will be for a maximum of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Election 2024 Elections Government Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]

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Advertising Community Constituency Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Skylite Dance Festival Returns

This July the Skylite Dance Festival returns with another 3 stage all day event ! And tickets start at a tenner ! DATSKO whose tracks have racked up millions of streams, has been killing it over the past 12 months with headline shows across the country and beyond ! He headlines alongside one of the […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint Westminster

Local Councils Must Seize Narrow Water Bridge Opportunity – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to collaborate with local agencies on developing projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP emphasised that the bridge will be much more than an infrastructure project, highlighting the need to enhance community amenities to […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint Westminster

Narrow Water Bridge Another Step Closer – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement that a contract has been awarded for the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP has said the delivery of this project is key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Chris Hazzard said: “It is welcome that a €60 million contract has been awarded to BAM for […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

McNulty Challenges Fixed Bridge “Nonsense” From Infrastructure Minister

The Infrastructure Minister’s decision to proceed with a fixed bridge on the Southern Relief Road has been described as “nonsense” by a Newry & Armagh MLA. Justin McNulty has said he is “baffled” by the decision from Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd. “I find this decision to be extraordinarily short-sighted and completely baffling.  We already know […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick Government South Down Westminster

Tribunal Revelations That PSNI Withheld Key Information on Loughinisland ‘Deeply Disturbing’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said recent revelations from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London has again revealed the extent of British state collusion in denying families truth and justice. Following the release of documents at yesterday’s tribunal which revealed there had been routine surveillance of journalists and the PSNI sought to cover-up the […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry South Down Stormont

O’Dowd announces £455,000 Road Improvement Scheme for A25 Dublin Road, Kilcoo

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A25 Dublin Road Kilcoo will commence on Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down Stormont

£43k Funding Boost for Newry and Mourne

Newry and Mourne is set to benefit from £43k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Newry and Mourne Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards community safety […]