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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Anti-Internment Picket Set for Newry

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh have announced plans to hold an Anti-Internment picket in Newry.  Announcing the party’s intentions Saoradh’s Newry representative and former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “The 51st anniversary of the reintroduction of Internment takes place in the month of August. However the practice began long before 1971 and indeed continues to […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Launches ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ Campaign

Ulster GAA, Ulster Camogie and Ulster LGFA have partnered with White Ribbon NI to promote awareness on consent through its ‘Never Cross The Line #GetConsent’ campaign, launched today at Parliament Buildings, Belfast. The campaign has been developed as part of the ongoing health & wellbeing and safeguarding work carried out within the GAA in Ulster. […]

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Community Health Sport

Charity football match raises over £4,000 for Southern Trust

A total of £4,380 has been donated to the Southern Trust’s Acute Services Fund from Hanover Football Club and Portadown True Blues. The now annual football match named Terry Woods Memorial Fund took place on Saturday 18th June at Brownstown Park, Portadown. The event was held in memory of Terry Woods who very sadly passed […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

BMX Track? – Have your say!

One more week to have your say about a potential BMX Track in Newry. The Peace IV programme are seeking your views on the potential development of a BMX track in Derrybeg adjacent to Second Avenue, Newry.   Please follow the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5cTGjTg613 #BMXTRACK #YOURSAY #BMXLIFE #BMX4LIFE

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Leisure Centre Arrangements for July Bank Holidays

All of Leisure Centres will be closed Tuesday 12th July for the public holidays.  Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres will be open Wednesday 13th July 9.30am to 4.30pm. You can also avail of our £1 Swim offer for children’s indoor swimming on Wednesday 13th July in Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres. For more […]

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Quest Success For South Lake Leisure Centre!

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough is delighted to announce that South Lake Leisure Centre has gained the prestigious leisure industry’s Quest accreditation. This is the first time the state-of-the-art centre has been awarded the highly sought after accreditation – which demonstrates high standards of good practice and continuous improvement in all aspects of the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Community Kick Programmes Take Place this Summer

RESPECT have a number of 4 week Community Kicks Programmes taking place throughout the Newry City area over the summer months of July and August for young people aged 11 and above.  These programmes are FREE and will run in the following areas:  – Lisgullion Area (Playing fields / MUGA) – Meadow Area (Jennings Park) […]

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Lord Mayor Greenfield Announces Extension to SHSCT Adult Learning Disability Carers’ Get Active Card

Newly elected Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield announces extension to eligibility and duration of the Carers’ Get Active Card Pilot Scheme. Led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the collaborative initiative offers a 20% discount to normal membership fees across all […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council Sport

Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was delighted to launch Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s summer activity programme. The Summer Programme is for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The programme includes everything from outdoor swimming, fishing camps to multi-sports sessions and pop-up play sessions. A Spokesperson for the council said: “Newry, Mourne and […]

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Banbridge Town Juniors FC Announce New Head Of Youth Development

Banbridge Town Juniors Football Club are delighted to announce 2015s Lead Coach Aaron Lamont as Head Of Youth Development “I am delighted to have been appointed and look forward to getting started. The long term vision outlined by the club’s committee immediately energised me and I can’t wait to put my experience to work. The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Memorial Unveiled in Newry to Honour TT Winning Motorcyclist Norman Brown

A memorial has been unveiled in Newry to honour the TT winning motorcyclist Norman Brown. In the short 4 years Norman raced competitively he amassed over 40 wins and over 50 other podium finishes. It was on the 1st Sept 1981 that he first visited the Isle Of Man to compete at the Manx GP […]

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McNulty Welcomes Ruling on Casement Park

SDLP Newry & Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the ruling that planning permission for the new stadium at Casement Park can proceed. A legal challenge against the planning permission was rejected in the High Court recently.  Mr McNulty said the ruling was a watershed moment for the long-awaited project and he hoped to see work commence as […]