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Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]
TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has written to the Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final I write to inquire as to what action is being taken following the erection of Armagh GAA flags on Lurgan PSNI station following the GAA final on Sunday. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support the return of the prestigious Amgen Irish Open in September. The highly anticipated golf tournament, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, will take place in Royal County Down, Newcastle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024, attracting golf enthusiasts and visitors […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]
The much-anticipated Lúnasa Festival is set to return this year, bringing a vibrant celebration of music and culture across South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Running from Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the Lúnasa Festival will offer an eclectic mix of music from local talents Greener Shade of Blue and An Bonnán […]
A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]
Armagh SDLP Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon has called on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to create Fan Zones for the All Ireland Final day on Sunday 28th July. Councillor O’Hanlon explained, ‘For GAA fans reaching the All Ireland Final is the holy grail and for those of us from the Orchard County it doesn’t […]
Newry and Armagh Workers Party representative Nicola Grant has urged Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to create fan zones in the district for the All Ireland final as Armagh take on Galway. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “There is certainly a buzz since Armaghs semi final win on Saturday. And in […]
By Donal McMahon A massive Newry packaging factory has been approved to be developed by Spanish packaging giants ‘Saica’. The investment by the Zaragoza-based company’s UK subsidiary Saica Pack Ltd will see the group relocate from its current operation at Warrenpoint Harbour, to construct its corrugated fibreboard factory at Invest NI’s Carnbane Industrial Estate. Newry, […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has called on Newry Mourne and Down District Council to create Fan Zones for the All-Ireland final clash between Armagh and Galway on Sunday 28th July. Councillor Feehan said: “Armagh have qualified for the All-Ireland Final against Galway on Sunday July 28, and whilst Croke Park will be packed to the […]
By Donal McMahon A multi-million pound South Armagh holiday park has been approved for development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will include an extention of 17 chalets to the existing hospitality business. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) planning committee signed off on the recommendation for approval without any requests made for speaking rights […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne has announced the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup Junior and Senior Football Tournaments. The senior tournament will bring 10 teams from various leagues across the district together to compete for the champion title — winner of the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup. As part of the event, […]
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