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£55 Million of Additional Benefits Claimed Through ‘Make the Call’

Around £55 million of additional benefits has been claimed in the past year by almost 12,000 people using a Department for Communities advice service. The Make the Call wraparound service connects people with the benefits, supports and services to which they are entitled and have not previously been claiming. During the year, Make the Call supported […]

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Playr-fit Raises £6000 for PIPS

An extravaganza of football at Newry Showgrounds has resulted in over £6,000 raised for a local suicide and mental health awareness charity. Organised by bespoke clothing brand Playr-fit, dozens of teams from local businesses took part in the two-day, five-a-side tournament in June. It was the second year the highly-successful competition has taken place with […]

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Park Vision Now Becoming A Reality – SDLP

The SDLP have stated that the vision of a world-class 15-acre city park for Newry has moved one step closer to becoming a reality. It comes as Newry Mourne and Down District Council released the concept designs and a fly through animation which brings the layout and vision to life. Welcoming this latest positive step, […]

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Footsteps in the Forest Returns to Slieve Gullion with an Immersive Halloween Experience

Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween?  ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will make a spooktacular return to Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Wednesday 25 and Monday 30 October. Once again celebrating the Gaelic festival of Samhain (Sow-in), which marks the harvest season’s end and the beginning of winter, the six-day festival […]

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Expressions of Interest Sought For New ‘Fit For Future’ Scheme

Expressions of interest are being sought for a new grant scheme designed to promote vitality and vibrancy across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The Fit For Future Scheme, which is led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, sets out to offer grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals to […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Publication of Plans for Newry City Park

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the publication of plans for the Newry City park by the council. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We welcome the plans for the park, unveiled today by the council. “These plans offered people an opportunity to see how the Newry City park will look when phase one […]

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New Newry City Park Concept Designs for Phase One are Released

New concept designs and an animation bringing the vision for Newry City Park to life have been released by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Among the features highlighted in the new visuals for Phase One of the park development are changing places facilities, an inclusive play park, a sensory garden, an outdoor event space, […]

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Council Praises Borough’s Ulster Tatler Awards’ Winners

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley has acknowledged local businesses and luminaries who clinched a top award at last week’s prestigious Ulster Tatler Awards 2023. Now in its sixteenth year, the Ulster Tatler Awards celebrate the best that Northern Ireland has to offer in hospitality, beauty, and business. The public were asked to vote in a […]

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McNulty Urges RTÉ to Amend Competition Rules For Viewers In North

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster.  Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host.   He said that previous concerns from RTÉ that […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Launches In Tesco NI

Newry-based Irish whiskey bonder and blender, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has announced the rollout of two of its best-selling products into Tesco stores in Northern Ireland. In a new partnership, Tesco Northern Ireland will now stock Two Stacks Dram In A Can and Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur on shelves across 26 stores. Two […]

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SDLP Secure Clarity Commitment on Park Funding

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]

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McNulty Demands Action From Council on Albert Basin Park Funding!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the “complete lack of urgency” from Council in applying for funding from the PeacePlus Programme to support the development of the Albert Basin Park. Mr. McNulty was speaking after meeting with local campaigners who have made very serious claims that the public are being […]