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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 Community Sport Upper Bann

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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Armagh Community Government Infrastructure Newry South Armagh Sport Stormont

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 […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Lurgan Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Girls ‘Stick with Diversity’ Through Camogie and Hockey Completes Another Season

Young sportswomen were once again invited to take part in the unique cross community programme aimed at building skills on the sports field and building relationships in the community. The ‘Stick with Diversity’ programme has just finished its second run and organisers were able to build on last year’s successful inaugural event. Last Autumn (2021) […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber Sport

Newry Chamber Members Collaborate for a Fundraising Event in Newry

Teamwear company, Playr-fit have organised a Business 5 aside football tournament which takes place on Friday 17th June with all proceeds going to PIPS Hope and Support Charity. This event takes place at the Newry cages, home of Newry City AFC who recently got promoted to the Irish Premiership.  A great response was received for […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Your Local Community Centre – Here for All Your Needs

Do you know where your nearest community centre is? Do you use it? Do you know what activities are on offer? Do you know that you can hire a room for your own needs whether for a birthday party, a church group, a dance class or anything else you might have in mind? Community Centres […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down Sport

Calls to Bring Red Bull Foxhunt back to Rostrevor

Independent Councillor Mark Gibbons has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to do everything they can to bring the hugely successful Red Bull Foxhunt back to Rostrevor. Now is the time to grab the Red Bull by the horns and, after a four year absence, bring back this iconic event, before another Council […]

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Community Lifestyle Newry Sport

Ready, Set, Go for Newry Half Marathon

Newry is ‘ready, set, go’ to host one of the most exciting sporting events the city has seen in recent years, with the return of the Newry Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday 29th May. At least 1,300 competitors and more than 2,000 spectators are expected to line the streets from The Quays Shopping Centre […]

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Community Newry Sport

PureGym Newry Hiring

Fancy a leg up in the PT industry. Look no further than Pure Gym Newry. They are now hiring for both FT and PT roles. Be a part of a vibrant and energetic department. Interested? You can contact them here at Julie.Thompson@puregym.com Closing date is Friday 13th May ENDS

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Community Sport

30th Year of Firmus Energy Fab 5 Athletics Series Returns

Northern Ireland’s largest athletics competition, Fab 5 which lists Olympian Ciara Mageean and Paralympian gold medalist Michael McKillop among their alumni returns to the Mary Peters Track for its 30th year this month with headline sponsor firmus energy. Since its debut in April 1991, the series has provided a platform for many local aspiring athletes […]

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Banbridge Community Election 2022 Lurgan Politics Portadown Sport Upper Bann

Foster Writes to Electoral Office After Rangers Success Leaves Fans Facing Challenges on Election Day

Statement by TUV Upper Bann Assembly candidate Darrin Foster: “I have today written to the Chief Electoral Officer Virginia McVea requesting that football fans who are travelling to the Rangers EUFA semi-final match against Leipzig on polling day are permitted to vote via post or proxy. “While the deadline for applying for absentee ballots as […]