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Reacting to news that the Justice Minister is planning to appeal the High Court judgement on the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act Jim Allister said: “This is a very wrong headed approach by a Department and a Minister who seem unable to ever accept that they are mistaken. “It was always wrong to […]
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]
Translink is continuing to deliver it’s ‘Play It Safe’ campaign in partnership with the Irish FA and Ulster GAA to promote safe and responsible behaviour on and around public transport over the summer. The ‘Play it Safe’ campaign uses a sporting theme to highlight important issues like treating everyone with respect, staying alert, avoiding risks, […]
NMD Council Chairperson Pete Byrne has helped launch a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging local small businesses to give trading at Newry Variety Market a try, whether they are experienced traders, first-timers or budding entrepreneurs who would like to sell their produce, creations or stock to new customers. Newry Variety Market, organised by the […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Armagh on Friday night, 28th June. Around 11.30pm, a report was received that three men made their way into the Orangefield Close address by the front door without permission. Two of the men swung hammers at two men in […]
Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder […]
The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre. This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]
Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club attended the recent Cuan Mhuire 40th Anniversary celebrations and presented the Addiction Charity, founded by Kerry nun Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, with a cheque from their recent Spinathon fundraiser. Niall McGinn Treasurer of the hurling club speaking at the cheque presentation said, “Craobh Rua Camlocha has for quite some years now […]
By Columba O’Hare Businesses in Newry received practical tips and support to help safeguard them and their finances from scams at a free fraud awareness event organised by Bank of Ireland and the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. The event, held at Newry Conference and Banqueting Centre, focussed on educating consumers on new and […]
Speaking at Cuan Mhuire Newry 40th Celebrations, First Minister Michelle O Neill addressing the Directors, staff and volunteers present said “A great day marking 40 years of the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Newry, with the launch of new state-of-the-art apartments for those in need. The founders, volunteers, and staff deserve the […]
“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped […]
By Kevin McAteer A GoFundMe page has been set up locally to restore the Noah Donohoe mural in Newry which has fallen apart. The GoFundMe page highlights the plea: “In 2020 I painted a mural in Newry to remember the life of teenage Noah Donohoe. However, after four years, the mural has deteriorated. Which is […]
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