Categories
Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Upper Bann

Time to Prepare for Irish Reunification – Murphy

Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity. Senator Murphy said: “Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, […]

Categories
Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Woman Charged With Attack On Police Station

Following three arrests as part of the investigation into an attack on Lurgan police station, detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have charged a woman to court. The woman, aged 39, has been charged with obstructing police. She has been released unconditionally in respect of perverting the course of justice […]

Categories
Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Students Triumph with Second Consecutive Generation Chef Win

Southern Regional College (SRC) Professional Cookery and Hospitality students triumphed for a second year running at the Northern Ireland Generation Chef finals.  The grand final, held at SRC’s Newry East campus on Thursday 30th April 2026, was scrutinised by a panel of six industry judges, comprising four chefs from industry giants Hastings Hotels, Regency House, TMR […]

Categories
ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Grants Up to £75, 000 Available For Arts Groups In ABC

Applications are open for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project Funding programme. Grants of £10,001 – £75,000 are available for one-year arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences, and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture. The deadline for […]

Categories
Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Council Continues Major Investment In Play Parks Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing with its investment programme to refurbish and enhance play parks across the district, with a series of major upgrades now completed as part of its ongoing Play Strategy 2024–2029. The most recent phase of works has delivered improved facilities at Bishop’s Court in Ballyhornan, Derrybeg in Newry […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Health In The City Now Underway Across Newry

Newry BID’s popular Health in the City programme is now underway, bringing a full schedule of free events and activities to Newry city centre from now until the end of May. The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to engage with health, wellbeing and active living, with events taking place […]

Categories
Community Crime South Armagh Constituency Newry and Armagh

Belleek Man Sends Letter to Girl Expressing to Marry Her When She Turns 16

A man from Belleek has been convicted of stalking after sending a letter to a young girl expressing his wish to marry her when she turned 16. At Newry Magistrates’ Court, 44-year-old Patrick Gerard Cumiskey, of Main Street, was found guilty of a single charge of stalking. The court heard that police were alerted to […]

Categories
Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT BESSBROOK/CAMLOUGH DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK THIS MAY

Local groups and charity partners have officially launched this year’s Bessbrook/Camlough Darkness into Light walk, which will take place on Saturday 9 May at 4:15am in Derramore Woods, Bessbrook. Now in its seventh year, the annual early morning walk has raised just under £100,000 to date in support of PIPS Hope and Support, helping provide […]

Categories
Newry Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/5/26

SAT 2 MAY 2026 – NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 4 SEMI-FINAL – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Newry Celtic 0 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 2 MAY 2026 – FR.DAVIES CUP ROUND 1 – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland       2 v 5 Villa Rovers at Olympic Park Orchard United 0 v 3 Rossowen at […]

Categories
Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Repair of Thousands of Road Defects ‘Positive News’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Department for Infrastructure crews who have repaired over 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks. The member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is really positive news and shows what can be done when investment is targeted where it is needed most. “I want to […]

Categories
Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Praises Road Crews as 10,000 Repairs Made In Eight Weeks

Road crews have repaired 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks, Minister Liz Kimmins has revealed. Praising the teams who have been out on local roads fixing potholes, the Minister said: “The damage caused to our roads by prolonged bad weather at the beginning of the year is well documented and I established the Winter […]

Categories
Community Education Government Sport Stormont

Education Minister Announces New RAISE Active Schools Initiative

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new RAISE initiative aimed at encouraging pupil engagement through sports at primary school level in RAISE localities. The RAISE Active Schools Programme is a new multisport Physical Education initiative designed to encourage attendance, enhance pupil wellbeing and support strategic objectives of raising achievement and aspiration through a community-based […]