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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Serious Assault in Downpatrick

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Glebetown Drive area of Downpatrick on Friday, 13th January. Detective Sergeant Johnston said:  “Just before 7pm, it was reported that a man had attended a residential address in Glebetown Drive armed with a knife.  An altercation followed, in which two men in […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

“Death Tax” Only the Beginning of Newry Cathedral Parish Charges

By Kevin McAteer Despite the recent news of extra funeral charges by Newry Cathedral Parish at the cost of £350 for the use of the chapel and a priest. It seems Newry Cathedral Parish is “hell bent” on charging the public extra for Weddings, Holy Communions, Confirmations and Baptisms. The dreaded death tax by Newry […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Bereaving Families to Be Charged £350 to Bury Loved Ones in Newry Area!

By Kevin McAteer Clanrye News and Sport can exclusively reveal that Newry Cathedral Parish has written to local funeral directors telling them that they intend to charge mourning families £350 to use their chapels during funerals. After speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a number of local funeral directors have indicated that they received a […]

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Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary in Drumaness

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary in the Shanvally Way area of Drumaness on Monday 2nd January. It was reported that three masked men, armed with a suspected handgun, entered a house in the area sometime between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, and threatened the occupants. A small safe, a purse […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government International Newcastle South Down Stormont

Local Ukrainian Families Enjoy First Christmas in Northern Ireland at Denvirs

Ukrainian families living in the area on the Ukrainian resettlement scheme enjoyed a traditional Irish Christmas dinner at Denvirs Hotel in Downpatrick on Tuesday night. The event was attended by over 70 adults and children from Ukraine who are living in the Downpatrick, Newcastle, Strangford and Ballynahinch areas. The dinner was provided by Denvir’s Hotel, […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

AONB Amateur Photography Competition 2024 Calendar

Do you love taking photos?  Let your picture tell a story about your favourite scene. Your photo could be featured in two local 2024 calendars.  A number of prizes are also up for grabs! As part of the Mourne Wall Centenary Celebrations, NI Water are delighted to partner with local Councils and Agencies responsible for […]

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

Council and Partners Support Residents with Cost of Living Crisis

In collaboration with local government partners, community groups and the business sector, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working to support the many families and individuals facing hardship in the current cost of living crisis. The rising costs of fuel, food and other essentials are combining with existing disadvantage and vulnerability within our communities […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Sport

Residents Encouraged to Get Active and #BeActive in 2023!

A new campaign which aims to get NMD residents active in 2023 will be officially launched by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Friday 30 December. The new #BeActive campaign aims to motivate people to undertake more activity in their day-to-day lives. It is based around the huge variety of leisure facilities, membership […]

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Community Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

Ennis Welcomes BBC Plans to Increase Coverage of Gaelic Games

Sinn Féin Sinéad Ennis has welcomed plans to increase coverage of Gaelic Games and help end the block on live coverage for northern viewers. Sinéad Ennis said: “Plans to launch a new GAAGO streaming service for live coverage of GAA games across the island is welcome news for Gaels. “This new service follows on from […]

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

Recycle Your Festive Waste This Christmas!

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is encouraging everyone to recycle their Christmas waste this festive season. There’s so much going on at Christmas, that recycling often falls to the bottom of the list of things to do. Yet recycling around the home is as easy as putting the right thing in the right bin! […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Downpatrick Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Donates to Local Foodbanks at Christmas

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage launched a Christmas Food Appeal recently to provide food and essential non-food items to residents who are most in need this Christmas. Seven drop off points across the district opened from Monday 21 November to Friday 9 December to enable members of the public to […]

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ABC Council Business Community Constituency Council Government Health Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Public Buildings in Northern Ireland Get Broadband Boost

An event has taken place at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to celebrate the success of the Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) and Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) projects, funded by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The event, which took place on Wednesday 16 November, marks the completion of one of the […]