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Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Your Summer Travel Check List Provided By Consumer Council

With the summer break just around the corner, the Consumer Council is encouraging holidaymakers to take their top tips on board, for an easier journey. The summer months are a busy time for travel and the Consumer Council has drawn up a summer travel checklist, to take the stress out of your holiday travel. Michelle […]

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Newry Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success at Prestigious Award Ceremony

Two beauty businesses in Newry have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Newry to scoop up prizes were The Skin Health Clinic for Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year and New You Dental & Aesthetics Clinic for Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year. Thirty […]

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Newry: Pool Attendance Targets Not Readjusted Despite 6 Month Closure

By Donal McMahon Concerns have been raised that new council improvement targets for attendance at Newry swimming pool have not been readjusted despite its closure for an estimated six months. The figures were released this week at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee. The local authority has projected almost […]

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Jersey Developed for Local Charity Caring Coins

Newry based Caring Coins has released a new jersey to raise awareness of the popular local charity and also raise some much needed funds. The jersey was created by local business Playr Fit and sponsored by local news website Clanrye News and Sport. Speaking to Clanrye News from Caring Coins Kerri Havern: “Thank you so […]

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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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PSNI to Raise Awareness of Cycle Safety

Police officers across Northern Ireland will be taking to the roads on unmarked bicycles, to raise awareness of cycle safety this month. Superintendent Gary Busch said: “During our close-pass operations, which were first trailed in 2017, police officers in plain clothes on unmarked bicycles equipped with cameras, will be supported by police motorcyclists to identify […]

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Top Tips to Save on Holiday Costs

As Pressure Mounts on Travel Budgets In light of a recent survey, travel insurance experts from CompareNI.com have shared their thoughts on how to stay on top of holiday costs this summer. The survey asked holidaymakers about any financial concerns they had ahead of their holiday breaks. 35% said they were concerned they normally spend more than […]

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Driftmasters Europe Round 2 Comes to Mondello Park This Weekend

By Niamh Brady The Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) is thrilled to announce its return to Mondello Park for the highly anticipated Round 2 of the 2024 season. Set against the scenic backdrop of Ireland’s premier motorsport venue and home of Irish drifting, this event promises to deliver an exhilarating weekend of high-octane action on […]

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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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Melissa McCabe’s Recipe for Success: Passion plus a Dash of Creativity

If you love food, then you will love Great British Menu’s Northern Ireland’s 2024 winner Melissa McCabe.  Spanning nineteen seasons, the BBC series has connected Northern Ireland to yet another chef master, Melissa McCabe from Newry.  Melissa is an unexpected, but refreshing contender within the Northern Ireland regional competition, having built her hospitality business from […]