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Free Archaeology Open Day in Lurgan!

Explore the live excavation at Kilmocholmóg, meet the archaeologists behind the dig and take part in a range of family friendly heritage themed activities this Saturday 01 July. ABC Council’s Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme and Craigavon Historical Society are inviting all heritage enthusiasts to the special Kilmocholmóg archaeology open day taking place this Saturday 01 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh

Armagh Celebrates a Taste of Tradition From 7-10 September With Amazing New Tastes For Visitors

Ireland’s Orchard County has officially launched its award-winning Food & Cider Weekend with a cornucopia of new events, fresh features and an unrivalled tasting menu for 2023. A top foodie destination for local, national and international visitors, Armagh will celebrate the outstanding quality of its food and hospitality and the island’s biggest Bramley apple harvest […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Hosts Reception For Young Ambassadors

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted a Civic Reception on Thursday 22 June, in the Downshire Civic Centre for the Young Ambassadors Programme participants. Now in its 16th year, the Young Ambassadors Programme is organised by the St. Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick. Bringing together young people from the US and Canada, […]

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

Future of GP Services at Mullaghbawn Surgery Temporarily Secured – Quinn

Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has welcomed news that services have been temporarily secured at Mullaghbawn GP. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I am pleased that a new contractor has been temporarily appointed to manage Mullaghbawn GP surgery. “This will give much-needed certainty to the thousands of patients who rely on these services all across […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Buskers Were Back in Town!

The sun was shining and the streets of Banbridge were alive with the sound of music on Saturday 24 June, as the town celebrated its annual busking festival. With over 100 performers throughout the town, onlookers were entertained by some very talented musicians. The crowds enjoyed a wide range of buskers from mouth organ and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Exhibition on ‘Newry Artists Past and Present’ Now Open at Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry and Mourne Museum are delighted to announce the opening of its latest temporary exhibition, ‘Newry Artists Past and Present’. This showcase celebrates the works of talented artists who hail from Newry or who have found inspiration in the local area. The new exhibition features a collection of fine and applied art, including sculptures, dating […]

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Council Launches ‘Be Active’ Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of the new ‘Be Active Summer Programme’ for 2023. The fun filled programme opened for bookings on Monday 19 June and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer […]

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Taylor Wants Long Term Daisy Hill Strategy

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has said the proposals presented by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust to stabilise services at Daisy Hill Hospital represent some progress.  However, he stated they are only a temporary means of addressing the issues affecting the hospital at present and the Trust and the Department of Health must demonstrate their long […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Eilis O’Connell Exhibition ‘A Family of Things’ Opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery

An engaging new exhibition by one of Ireland’s most important contemporary artists, Eilis O’Connell, opens at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio, Banbridge and runs until 30 September 2023. ‘A Family of Things’ explores the development of O’Connell’s practice over almost five decades and features key examples of her work along with previously unseen early […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down

Upgrade of the Picturesque Jane’s Shore Pathway in Downpatrick Now Completed

A popular, picturesque pathway stretching 1km along the Quoile River in Downpatrick has now been re-opened to the public following completion of a major upgrade. Jointly backed by Newry, Mourne and Down Council under its Capital Programme fund and COVID Capital Reserves, and the Department for Infrastructure (DFI)’s funding contribution towards greenways, the project targeted […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Banbridge Busy Bus Moves to the Beats of BuskFest

The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who won BuskFest in 2016, jumped aboard to entertain passengers during the day as they travelled on this important Banbridge bus service, helping get the County Down town warmed up ahead […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Assault Deeply Concerning – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said it is deeply concerning that a man was seriously assaulted on Saturday evening in Lurgan. Councillor O’Dowd said: “A man was seriously assaulted in the Shankill area of Lurgan on Saturday evening in an attack which is deeply concerning.  “I would appeal for anyone who witnessed this attack […]