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Cuan Mhuire Addiction Centre 40 Years in Newry Celebration

Cuan Mhuire Newry (Sr Consilios) celebrates its 40th year in Northern Ireland shortly. On the 28th June a ceremony to mark this occasion will take place at our Cuan Mhuire Newry Centre. Guests include senior Church representatives, Health & Housing Agencies, Elected representatives, Cuan Mhuire Directors, management staff, volunteers  ex-residents and community representatives.  Cuan Mhuire Newry 29th […]

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

Mathers Seeks Update on Swimming Pool Works

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has confirmed that he has requested an update on the current programme of works being carried out at Newry  Swimming Pool. The local Councillor said it was essential that staff and service users were kept fully informed and updated on timescales involved. He said, “Concerns have been raised […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Housing Executive: Concern With Increase In Damp and Mold Complaints

The surge in instances of damp, mold, and condensation within Housing Executive properties across Northern Ireland has been a cause for concern. During the 2023/24 financial year, a staggering 17,198 reports were registered, marking a notable escalation from the 7,776 reports in 2020/21. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons gave a breakdown of damp reports across each of Northern […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Healthcare Workers Vigil for Gaza at Daisy Hill Hospital

Daisy Hill Hospital, Friday June 14th, 6pm. Assemble ED exit. Since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza several hundred healthcare workers have been killed by Israeli forces and over 1,000 have been injured.  A staff member within Daisy Hill has been warned for raising awareness of local Palestine solidarity events and so the protest is […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Trust Highest Home Birth Rate In NI

A specialist team of midwives dedicated to delivering babies at home is celebrating having the highest home birth rate in the region. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Home Birth team have delivered a total of 104 babies in homes right across the Trust since the team was established in November 2021. Paula Murray, […]

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Mourne Private Clinic Opens In Newry

By Newry Chamber Newry Chamber were delighted to attend the official opening of their member, Mourne Private Clinic following a significant £400,000 investment which has created 10 new roles. Speaking to guests at the event, Clinic Director, Lisa Hughes said that Mourne Private Clinic had long been a professional aspiration for her. A radiographer with […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel Newcastle NMD Council South Down

South Down Cllr Shares Heart Felt Baby Loss Story

By Donal McMahon A South Down councillor has made an emotional plea for a Northern Ireland baby loss certificate scheme amid a current system where bereaved parents are forced to travel to Britain for post-mortems. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chamber burst in to applause during the call for an all island approach […]

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Newry: £16m City Park Plans at ‘Acute Risk’ If Controversial Weedkiller Not Approved

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A multi-million pound city park project is facing an “acute risk” from invasive plants unless council staff can use a controversial weed killer to tackle it, officials say. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee voted in support on Wednesday night (May 22) for the use […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2024 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Positive News as Daisy Hill Hospital Performs Increased Number of Elective Procedures – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the increase in elective care procedures taking place at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. Speaking after the Department of Health released an update on elective care framework outcomes, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Just one year on from Daisy Hill started operating as an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Trust Nurses Recognised For Going Over and Above to Help Students

Nine staff have been recognised for making a difference to the experience of nursing students on placement within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The Trust held a recognition event to celebrate those who received nominations for the Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor Awards. A total […]

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Health and Social Care Leaders Deeply Concerned at Financial Outlook for Frontline Services

STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRS OF HSC TRUSTS EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.01AM MONDAY 3RD JUNE As health and social care leaders, we are deeply concerned at the financial outlook for the frontline services which our organisations deliver. We have no wish to be involved in political controversy and are very mindful of the growing budgetary pressures on all […]

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Community Council Government Health Louth Louth County Council Politics

Healthy Louth Awarded €15,000 Funding From Creative Ireland for Unique Project to Empower Homeless Voices Through Art

Louth County Council’s Healthy Louth programme has secured €15,000 in funding from the Creative Ireland programme to launch an innovative project ‘Step Into My World.’ The initiative was compiled and will be delivered by the Louth Local Development Company SICAP team, facilitating a collaboration with Healthy Louth and Louth County Council Homeless Section.    The […]