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

Newry, Mourne and Down Community Strategic Stakeholder Forum Calls for Action

Newry, Mourne and Down Voluntary and Community Strategic Stakeholder Forum (SSF) held an update meeting with political representatives in the Parliament Buildings at Stormont on Monday 10 September 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to highlight their recent policy paper, `Living Well Together – Planning for Recovery and Renewal’ to ask for solutions to […]

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

Hope 4 ME and Fibro NI Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Marked by Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has hosted a reception for Bessbrook based Hope 4 ME and Fibro NI to mark the honour of their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Every year outstanding examples of volunteering excellence are celebrated through the award. Created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, Queen’s […]

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

Afternoon Tea Dance Brings Elderly Residents Together

To celebrate Positive Ageing Month Crotlieve District Electoral Area, hosted an afternoon tea dance in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage said, “Positive Ageing Month provides an opportunity for our elderly residents to come together, to try something new, while enjoying the companionship and friendship of others. It […]

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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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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 […]