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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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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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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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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 […]

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Children’s Commissioner Visits Speech and Language Therapy Service

The Southern Trust’s Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn. The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy community team offers a wide range of support across community clinics and specialist provision in mainstream schools (SPIMS). They support children with a variety […]

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Community Partners Organise Free Information Event to Highlight Impact of Vaping on Young People

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s District Electoral Area Co-Ordinators, in partnership with the Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Downpatrick Neighbourhood Policing Team and Lisburn YMCA have organised an information evening for parents/guardians who are concerned about the impact of children smoking vapes. The event which is free of charge will take place on […]

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Final Report of Infected Blood Inquiry

Health Minister Robin Swann has today attended an event in London at which the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was officially published. The Inquiry was established by the UK government to examine the circumstances in which people treated by the national health service were given contaminated blood. The Health Minister attended the publication […]

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We Have Fought to Champion Health Needs, Other Parties Must Do Same – Beattie

A week ahead of the proposed Assembly budget vote, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has highlighted the work he and party colleagues have undertaken to address the cut in Health funding. “As we enter the critical last week before the budget is put before the Assembly, the Ulster Unionist Party continue to […]

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Book Your Personal Training With Hyrox Ceda Performance Center In Newry

Does 1:1 Personal Training or small group training interest you? Get ready to take your fitness game to the next level with the brand new Hyrox Ceda Performance Center, opening its doors in Newry this June! Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown: “Our 1:1 Personal Training sessions and Small Group PT sessions are […]

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New Legislation In Place Which Reinstates Hospital Car Parking Charges Until 2026

Normal arrangements for hospital car parking charges will resume from Friday 17 May. The Department is aware that patients and visitors at some hospital sites have experienced congestion and delays, as a result of free parking this week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period. New legislation will be in place from tomorrow […]

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Hyrox Ceda Memberships Go Live This Month

Hyrox Ceda based in Newry is thrilled to announce the memberships for their brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Centre which will officially go live on May 27th, 2024, at 18:00. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Paul McKeown said: “This is your chance to unlock unparalleled fitness experiences and achieve your performance goals like never before!  But […]