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A new project entitled ‘Lost Songs of a Border People’ has launched from a successful partnership between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Creggan Local History Society, Colleen Savage Oriel Events, Oriel Traditional Orchestra and Louth County Council. The ‘Lost Songs of a Border People’ project is bringing together a dedicated group of singers and […]

The South Armagh Lace Collective and the Clanrye Lace Group have worked tirelessly over the last couple of months, alongside the Ring of Gullion Partnership in planning the ‘Linen and Lace’ exhibition. The event ran from 5 to 7 August and was organised as part of the Ring of Gullion’s Lúnasa Festival 2021 and was […]

Schools will no longer be required to use formal bubbles following an agreement by the Executive today. Face coverings will continue to be used in post-primary settings for six weeks after schools starts, and this will remain under review.  There will be some exceptions for subjects where social distancing is possible. Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen […]

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Executive’s decision to change Covid self-isolation rules for people who are fully vaccinated. From next Monday, August 16, 2021, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to self-isolate for 10 days if someone they have been in close contact with tests positive for COVID-19. Instead, they […]

The Executive has re-emphasized the importance of people getting fully vaccinated against Coronavirus and continuing to follow the public health advice. A 1% increase in vaccine uptake will reduce the number of cases and hospital admissions by around 10%. This would have a significant impact in terms of saving lives, keeping our people well and […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said an £8million investment this year to deliver a new LED street lighting programme will deliver future energy savings and is another step forward in delivering sustainable infrastructure across the north.  £8m will be invested this financial year in new LED street lights across Northern Ireland. These lights, which have a […]

A Newry man who is barred from entering Buttercrane has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing £250 worth of custom Zippo lighters from one of the shopping centre’s stores. The 35-year-old is also accused of stealing a bottle of vodka from another store on the same day. Christopher McGrath, of Cowan Street, appeared charged with burglary […]

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern Ireland who received their results. The percentage of students receiving the very highest grades continued to increase, with 39.9% of GCSE entries awarded Grades A and above, a 3.6 percentage point increase on previous outcomes. The percentage of students achieving Grades C and above was very similar […]

The Economy Minister has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the economy as he praised the resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland’s businesses. Minister Gordon Lyons made the comments during his speech today at Lisburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual President’s Lunch at Hinch Distillery. The Minister said: “Covid-19 has dramatically reshaped our economy […]

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins had a meeting with the Department for Infrastructure this week over the A1 safety improvements project.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “This week I met with the Department for Infrastructure to seek an update on the progress made so far on the A1 safety improvements.  “The Department indicated that […]

Results Premier Division Camlough Rovers 2 – 0 Ballybot Utd Newry Celtic 3 – 2 Villa Rovers Division 1 Archview 3 – 3 Grasshoppers Church Street 3 – 4 Ashgrove Rovers Newry Rovers 0 – 11 Greenfield Park League Tables Premier Division Team P W D L F A GD Points Camlough Rovers 1 1 […]

The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Cathy Mason Newry, has launched the second Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, which will enable the Council and its Age Friendly Partners to continue making the district a place where it’s citizens can flourish as they age, and lead healthy, active and engaged lives. […]