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Public Buildings in Northern Ireland Get Broadband Boost

An event has taken place at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to celebrate the success of the Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) and Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) projects, funded by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The event, which took place on Wednesday 16 November, marks the completion of one of the […]

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Three Local Businesses Crowned Winners at Licensed Catering News Awards!

Three bars and restaurants from the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently triumphed at the Licensed Catering News (LCN) Awards! The highly anticipated awards – which are hosted by Northern Ireland’s premiere business magazine for the hospitality industry – took place at a Great Gatsby themed event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. Presented by […]

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Chairperson Launches Christmas Food Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a Christmas Appeal to provide food and essential non-food items products to residents who are most in need this Christmas. For many of us, Christmas is a magical time, but we know for many families across our district it can often cause added […]

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Chairperson Hosts Reception for Scór Sinsir 2022 Champions

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage hosted a reception on Wednesday 7 December 2022 to honour Scór Sinsir 2022 Champions. Councillor Savage paid tribute to the Mullaghabawn CLG All Ireland Instrumental Group Champions; Glasdromain CLG All Ireland Ballad Group Champions and to Donal Morgan, Carrickcruppen GAA All Ireland Recitation Scór Sinsir […]

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Irish Government Must Begin Plan for Irish Unity – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that it is incumbent on the Irish Government to set up a nationally representative Citizens’ Assembly to plan and prepare for Irish unity. Councillor Finnegan said; “Tonight the Sinn Féin group on Newry Mourne and Down Council brought a motion forward calling on the Dublin Government to establish […]

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“Peace Heroines” Programme Launched in Dundalk

On the International Day of Peace, Herstory launched Peace Heroines, a new education programme about the pivotal role of women in the Northern Ireland peace process, and now the exhibition has arrived at the County Museum, Dundalk and will be open to the public up to December 23.  The exhibition captures a diversity of voices […]

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Donnelly Welcomes Broadband Upgrade for Tullysaran

Sinn Féin councillor Fergal Donnelly has welcomed the rollout of upgraded broadband in Tullysaran as part of project Stratum. Councillor Donnelly said: “I’m glad to see the work currently being done to bring what I hope will be a much improved quality and speed of broadband into this area. “It’s important that families and businesses […]

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SDLP Select Candidate for Cusher DEA

The SDLP has selected community first responder Emmajayne McKernan as its 2023 Local Election candidate for the Cusher DEA. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “At a time when ordinary people are crying out for leadership, Emmajayne has stepped forward to be a new voice for Cusher. People deserve a hardworking representative like Emmajayne […]

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Farmers Need Funding Certainty – Magennis

Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that farmers need certainty now for what funding the British Government will provide to replace the EU funding lost by Brexit. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I have brought forward a motion calling on the council to write to the British Government and the DAERA Permanent Secretary and […]

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Heritage Plants Reintroduced to Warrenpoint Municipal Park As Restoration Nears Completion

Restoration works to restore Warrenpoint Municipal Park back to its former Edwardian glory are now in the final stages of completion.  To mark the final investment by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage […]

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Chairperson Marks St. Catherine’s Concert Band Centenary with Civic Reception

Newry’s St. Catherine’s Concert Band was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage on Wednesday 30 November to mark its 100th anniversary. At the event, which took place in Monaghan Row Civic Centre, Newry, the Chairperson outlined the history of how the Band was established and […]

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Warrenpoint Municipal Park “Narrow Water” Rose Planting Ceremony

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair, Cllr Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland to plant a historical rose, “Narrow Water” in Warrenpoint Municipal Park. The final investment by The National Lottery Heritage Fund project in Warrenpoint Municipal Park was to reintroduce a selection of […]