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“Newry Mourne & Down Will Continue To Stand With Palestine” Cllr Cathal King

Newry Mourne & Down District Councillor Cathal King has said that a military invasion of Rafah by the Israeli government would take an already dire situation to catastrophic new levels. He also said that the people of Newry Mourne & Down would continue to ‘stand with Palestine’.  The Sinn Féin elected representative who has been […]

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£43k Funding Boost for Newry and Mourne

Newry and Mourne is set to benefit from £43k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Newry and Mourne Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards community safety […]

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£105k Funding Boost For Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon

Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards […]

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Delay To Ballynasclosha Road Reinstatement Totally Unacceptable

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that the continued delay to fully repairing and reopening the Ballynaclosha Road in Silverbridge is totally unacceptable.  The local Councillor said, “I share the frustration of local residents and business’s impacted by the ongoing closure of the road. They suffer serious inconvenience on a daily […]

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Lambs Killed In Attack at Ravensdale

Louth County Council are reminding dog owners of their legal responsibilities around dog control, following an attack on lambs in the Ravensdale area of north Louth this week. A number of lambs were killed, and several others seriously injured during the attack by a single pet dog. The incident has been reported to An Garda […]

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Glyphosate Chemical Claims Denied by NMD Council

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has denied claims it has been using a controversial weedkiller on a crossborder greenway project. People who use the Carlingford Lough Greenway in Newry reacted this week on social media to scorched verges of the pathway they believe is the result of the areas being treated with Glyphosate. […]

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Newry: NIW Chief Rejects Link to Warrenpoint Stink

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland Water (NIW) chief says he is “confident” his company is not responsible for a mysterious bad odour in south Down. People in Warrenpoint reported a foul smell and swarms of flies during an extended period of 2023, which has led to an  investigation by Newry, Mourne and Down District […]

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NI Centenary Stones Get Approval

By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]

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Southern Trust Chief’s Apology to Women

By François Vincent Chair of the board of the Southern Health & Social Care (HSC) Trust, Eileen Mullan has issued a heartfelt apology to all the women who are in the process of having their smear tests reviewed. At a Trust board meeting held on Thursday (April 25), Mrs Mullan also wished to thank ‘Ladies […]

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Newry City Market Set For Trading Boost

By Donal McMahon Ambitious plans are set for a historic Newry market as the local authority looks to boost footfall in the wake of a “steady decline” in the city centre asset. Elected reps approved recommendations this week to combine variety and artisan traders for a new weekly Saturday market from May.However, an extensive social […]

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Every Person Has The Power To Be A Light Against The Dark

Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 11th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am  The Bessbrook/Camlough  annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 11th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk, part of a series of similar events  which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight […]

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NMD Council to Freeze Leisure Charges

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is set to freeze its leisure charges as its city swimming pool undergoes a six month maintenance shut down.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities committee approved the leisure and sport scale of charges report this week. A recommendation to “progress with remedial works” to Newry Leisure Centre […]