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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 20/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD TUES 16  – SAT 20 APRIL 2024 TUES 16 APRIL  – PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Camlough Rovers  3  v  1  Newry Celtic  at Camlough Cleary Celtic           3  v  1  Villa Rovers  at  Olympic Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL LEAGUE CUP – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm                                                                SECTION 2 Church […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

O’Neill Kingsmill Comments Nauseatingly Hypocritical – Ratcliffe

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s recent comments on the Kingsmill Inquest as hypocritical. Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Midwifery Continuity of Carer Model Expanded to Daisy Hill Hospital

A new way of working which provides mothers-to-be with complete continuity of care and midwives they know has expanded to the Newry and surrounding area. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust launched its first Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in April 2023 in the Portadown, Lurgan and Brownlow areas with the introduction of […]

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Deadline for Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards In Partnership with Ulster Bank Approaching

Newry people are being called on to nominate their local heroes for this year’s Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards before the deadline at 23:50 on Monday 6th May. The awards are all about celebrating local people who have made a positive impact on their local community and who have done extraordinary things to […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough Village Vigil Will Mark 200 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’.  Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living Lifestyle

90% of Consumers Concerned About Rising Cost of Basics

New research published today by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of basics. Basics refer to the everyday living essentials such as housing, energy, food, transport and telephone/mobile and broadband costs. The cost of home energy tops consumer concerns at 91%, followed by food and […]

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Business Community

Ulster Bank Extends Charity Partnership with Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice

Ulster Bank has announced plans to extend its charity partnership with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and has committed to another year of fundraising for this service. The announcement came as a group of Ulster Bank colleagues were invited to visit the Children’s Hospice headquarters and meet team members and medical staff who provide care […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down

Castlewellan Fair Is Back for Bank Holiday Monday!

The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 6 May (May Day Bank Holiday) from 9am-5pm with loads of free family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.   Organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council this year’s May Day Fair event is set to be the best yet, with an even bigger choice of […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Vigil Marks Palestinian Prisoners Day

Activists based at Saoradh’s Newry office held a solemn vigil yesterday evening [April 17] to coincide with Palestinian Prisoners Day. Party member’s gathered at the Palestinian Murals at Catherine Street and displayed banners which stated “”Stop the Murder of Palestinain Children” and another which read “Saoirse don Phalaistín” – Freedom For Palestine. Numerous passing motorists […]

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

Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences

15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]

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Community Monaghan Sport

Rounders Coach Wins Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year Award

Colm Birdy, a coach from the Carrickmacross Emmets Rounders Club in Monaghan, is the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year for 2023. This is the fifth time that Translink and Ulster GAA have partnered on the initiative, which is designed to recognise club coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the coaching and development of […]

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Business Community Government International Politics Stormont

Ministers Meet With U.S. Economic Envoy

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with U.S. Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy today, reaffirming their commitment to building prosperity through investment. The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with the Ministers to discuss a range of issues including the […]