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Spooktacular Dance Night at No 7 Duke Street

Celebrate Halloween in style at No 7 Duke Street Saturday 29th of October with an array of incredible DJs and fancy dress. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the organisers said: “We are delighted to announce the return of our second Skylite Dance Festival Halloween Edition Over 15 DJ’s playing across 3 rooms from 3pm […]

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Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

Increased BBC Coverage of Gaelic Games Great News for Gaels Across the Island – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed today’s decision by the BBC that it will broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals for the first time. Sineád Ennis said: “Confirmation that the BBC is to broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling finals for the first time is long overdue and is great news for northern Gaels and supporters […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Progress on £2.6m Regeneration of Warrenpoint Promenade

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Warrenpoint to view progress on the £2.6m public realm scheme at the Promenade. The investment will deliver a high quality public realm scheme including replacement of footpaths, repairs to the sea wall and replacement street furniture. The Department for Communities provided £1.96million towards the scheme with Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Launch of Tender Process for Re-Development of Major Site in Downpatrick

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the launch of the tender process to redevelop a major site in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick. The site includes the former police station building, adjacent buildings and the Irish Street car park. The aim of the scheme is to create an innovative and inclusive place of the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

Shamed DUP Child Grooming Councillor Quits Role

DUP Rowallane Councillor William Walker has quit his role as a Councillor for Rowallane following being charged with attempted sexual communication with children. William Walker was suspended from the DUP following his arrest in February but had continued as a Rowallane area representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite being suspended from the party. […]

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Community Constituency South Down

Sophie Lennon from Mayobridge Will Represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

The Sacred Heart Student beat off 4,000 hopefuls, to win the Final last night with two ‘faultless’ performances of Tom Walker’s ‘Leave the Light On’ and Linda’s Martin’s Eurovision hit ‘Why Me’. The other finalists – local teens Clare Keeley (Gilford) and Niamh Noade (Lislea) were praised for their powerful and enchanting performances by Judges […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Assaulted in Downpatrick

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an assault which occurred in licensed premises in the Church Street area of Downpatrick in the early hours of Sunday, 23rd October. Sergeant Boyle said: “We received a report just after 1.45am that a man in his 20s had been assaulted with a glass bottle by […]

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

‘Get Into Tech’ Event to Promote Local IT Career Opportunities

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event will promote the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background. The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature […]

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

Chairperson Supports Local Charities with Online Donation Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a charity driven campaign designed to help raise funds for four incredible charities that work right at the heart of our community.  The Southern Area Hospice, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Simon Community and Suicide Down To Zero all provide vital support […]

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

Simultaneous Halloween Fireworks Display for Omeath/Warrenpoint

Sinn Féin Councillors Antóin Watters and Mickey Ruane (Newry, Mourne and Down) together with Omeath Tidy Towns have organised the inaugural Cross Border Fireworks display which will see simultaneous displays in Omeath and Warrenpoint on Halloween night at 7.30pm. Cllr Watters said “Cllr Ruane, Omeath Tidy Towns and I have been working on this over […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Triple Whammy as Teen Classmates Make the Final of Irish Junior Eurovision

From 4,000 hopefuls, three teens from Co Down and Armagh have secured their place in the Final of Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC). Following success in their respective heats, the Northern Ireland trio made it the Semi Finals aired on TG4 Sunday 16th October where eight contestants were reduced to just three Finalists. Singer […]

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Infant Mental Health Service Celebrates 10 Years

The Southern Trust Infant Mental Health Team, i-CAMHS is marking ten years of service. i-CAMHS was originally set up as part of the Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, as the first in Northern Ireland to directly provide intensive specialist support to children under three years old and their parents or primary care givers. […]