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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

£80,000 Invested In Puffin Crossing Facilities for Warrenpoint and Dundrum

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the switching on of new pedestrian PUFFIN crossings on the A2 Seaview, Warrenpoint road and on the A2 Main Street, Dundrum. The Department has invested £40,000 in each of the specialised pedestrian crossings. Minister Kimmins said, “The locations are popular crossing points on the A2 road, for people accessing schools, […]

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

Newry: Concerns Over Council Planning Delays

By Donal McMahon Staff turnaround at a Northern Ireland council has resulted in “emails in the ether” causing major delays for planning applicants. The apparent unexplained loss of planning data has only just come to light according to a Downpatrick rep. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee was […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

Newry: Donald Trump to Save NI Fishing Industry!

By Donal McMahon The DUP has called on President Donald Trump to rescue Northern Ireland’s seafood industry in the wake of Brexit. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed this week to lobby DAERA (Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Minister Andrew Muir (Alliance) to work in parallel with his UK counterparts on […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Protest Over Harbour Waste Fears

By Rotten to the Point The Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough community will be holding a Solidarity Walk and Peaceful Protest on Saturday 15th, March starting from  Warrenpoint Harbour Authority House in the Square to the main Warrenpoint Harbour Authority gates on the Newry Road. This peaceful protest is from 2:30pm and walk starts at 3pm. […]

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

St Patricks Day Parade: Traffic and Parade Routes

There will be some disruption to traffic in across Newry, Mourne and Down this St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, with a number of parades and processions taking place. In Downpatrick, the Downe Old Car Club Cavalcade will begin at midday on Ardglass Road, travelling along Edward Street, John Street, Irish and Market Street for dispersal […]

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

Newry: Data Concerns Over Park and Ride Plans

By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]

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

Discover Hidden Gems at Home: Tourism Showcase Event Explores the Best of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Discover the hidden treasures right on your doorstep at the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event, taking place at the Newry Variety Market on Sunday 23 March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. This exciting event is designed to inspire local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to explore the best of what Mourne Gullion […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

SDLP: Urgent Response Needed to Address Cancer Deaths In Deprived Areas

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that urgent action is needed to address the high level of cancer deaths in deprived parts of the North. He was speaking following the publication of Cancer Research UK’s Cancer in the UK 2025: Socioeconomic Deprivation report. It found cancer death rates are around 45% higher for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Kilkeel: Arson Attack on Home

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a report of an arson attack on a house in Kilkeel in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 19th February. Detective Constable McVeigh said: “Shortly after 2am, police attended the scene in the Drummond Walk area to find the front windows had been smashed, an accelerant […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Stormont

SDLP Welcomes Minister’s Commitment to Explore Access to Muscular Dystrophy Drugs

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed a commitment from Minister Mike Nesbitt to work with the Belfast Trust to secure access to new muscular dystrophy drugs. Mr McGrath used his topical question to raise the issue during questions to the Health Minister in the Assembly on Tuesday. It comes after 12-year-old Alfie […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Accelerant Used In Warrenpoint Property Fire

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a fire at a property in the Forth Avenue area of Warrenpoint in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, received and responded […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Infrastructure South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: Concerns Bin Waste Could Affect Festivals and Cruise Ships Coming to Area This Spring and Summer

By Rotten to the Point 2025 will see more Festivals, events, and cruise ships coming to our town of Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough more than ever before and a welcome break for its townspeople and visitors to enjoy the warmer weather as well as the warm welcome from the Warrenpoint community to visitors that will […]