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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh

Local Historian & Creative Artist  Launches New Book on Newry’s Revolutionary Past

A new book examining more than 160 years of Irish history in the Newry region is set to be launched at Café Mon Abri in Camlough on Thursday, 25 June at 7.30pm. Written by local historian and respected journalist and creative artist Raymond Watson, Cath Saoirse an Iúir – Newry’s Struggle explores the political, social and […]

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Armagh Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Settlement In Reavey Brothers Case

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the settlement reached in the case relating to the murder of the Reavey brothers in south Armagh in 1976. Eugene Reavey had taken the PSNI and Ministry of Defence to court in relation to the case. Mr McNulty attended the High Court on a number of […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Several Hundred Attend Raymond McCreesh Annual Commemoration In Camlough

Several hundred people attended this morning’s annual commemoration in memory of IRA Volunteer Raymond McCreesh, who died on hunger strike 45 years ago. The Camlough man died on 21 May 1981 after 61 days on hunger strike. Among those attending the 45th anniversary commemoration were members of the McCreesh family, comrades, friends and neighbours of […]

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Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Newry and Armagh South Armagh

50th Anniversary Of IRA Volunteer Shot Dead By SAS Told “We Best Honour The Past By Building A Future Worthy Of It”

50th Anniversary Of IRA Volunteer Shot Dead By SAS Told “We Best Honour The Past By Building A Future Worthy Of It”. The large attendance at the 50th anniversary of the death of IRA Volunteer Peter Cleary, were told by Donegal TD Pearse Docherty that the event was not simply an act of remembrance but also […]

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Government Legacy Stormont

First Minister and Deputy First Minister Unveil Memorial Plaque for Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour all victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse. The plaque stands as a permanent acknowledgement to the children who suffered abuse in residential institutions over many decades and fulfils the final recommendation of the Historical […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Aidan Mathers Invites Local Community to Newry Launch of Our Martin

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has invited the people of Newry and beyond to attend the local launch of Our Martin — a powerful new book celebrating the life and legacy of Martin McGuinness. The event will take place on Friday, 7th November at 7:00pm in Derrybeg Community Centre, Newry, and promises to be a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Cathal King Invites Comrades to Commemorate the Edentubber Martyrs

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has encouraged people from across the area to attend this year’s Edentubber Commemoration on Sunday, 9th November, to honour the memory of the Edentubber Martyrs. Councillor King said: “I am honoured to chair this year’s event. These annual gatherings are a time for reflection, pride, and renewed commitment to the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Welcomes Quashing of Convictions of Three Men

Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling overturning historic convictions against Declan Murphy, now a Sinn Féin councillor, along with Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore. Reacting to the decision, Mr Hughes said: “I welcome this ruling by the Court of Appeal, overturning the wrongful convictions of these three […]

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

Justice Must No Longer Be Delayed or Denied – Murphy

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has described the overturning of his 1989 conviction in court today as a personal vindication, and a damning indictment of the British State’s use of its judicial system as a weapon of political repression. Councillor Murphy, who alongside Declan John Moen and Conor Gilmore had their convictions quashed said: “After […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

TUV Remember Narrow Water 46 Years On

“I was privileged today to stand with a TUV delegation at the roadside memorial at Narrow Water – 46 years to the very day when 18 young soldiers were brutally murdered by the IRA. Twelve of them died in a second explosion, cynically designed to kill those who rushed to the aid of their comrades […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Welcomes Appointment of Commissioner For Victims & Survivors

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors. The news was confirmed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister. “The appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors is welcome,” said the Newry Armagh MP Dáire […]

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Community Legacy

Police Advise of Delays During Twelfth Celebrations

We are advising the public of delays and diversions across the District over the Twelfth period due to a number of parades and other events taking place. In Kilkeel, main demonstration parade participants will gather at the Orange Hall at 10.30am and travel along Greencastle Street, Newcastle Street, Newcastle Road to Leestone Road for a […]