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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged With Criminal Damage at Dobson’s Way

Police have charged two men following a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook on Wednesday, 31st January. A 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon, assault on police, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Tackling Dog Fouling Must Be Priority For New Taskforce – Kearns

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has urged the new council cleansing Task force to make tackling dog fouling its top priority Speaking after the first meeting of this new group, the Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the formation of this new Task force by council, recognising the serious cleansing issues across the district that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Arrested at Dobsons Way After Smashing Up Car

Police have arrested two men following a report of criminal damage caused to a vehicle in Bessbrook today, Wednesday 31st January. A report was received at around 11.15am that two males used weapons to smash the windows of a vehicle parked in the Dobsons Way area. Officers attended the scene. Two men aged in their […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Statement on Restoration of the Devolved Institutions

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that the restoration of the democratic institutions of governance in Northern Ireland is positive news for people, workers, communities, businesses and voluntary organisations across the North. The Foyle MP said that there should be no impediment to the quick restoration of the Assembly and Executive to get on […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Sinn Féin Welcomes Progress on Return to Power-Sharing

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomed progress on the return to power-sharing and expressed optimism today that the Assembly is expected to elect a new Executive before the 8 February deadline.  Mary Lou McDonald said: “I am optimistic having heard Jeffrey Donaldson’s public declaration that we will see the northern institutions back up and […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Senior Council Management Must Step Up To Tackle Leisure Centre Issues – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has called on senior council management to step up and take real action to address long standing issues with Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry city councillor spoke after organising the latest meeting between senior council management and concerned users of the leisure centre. Councillor Mathers said: “At this latest meeting, […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

£1.65m Refurbishment of Cutts Water Level Control Structure on River Bann

The Department for Infrastructure has awarded civil engineering contractor CivCo a £1.65million contract for repair works to the Cutts Control Structure on the Lower River Bann in Coleraine. The gates at the Cutts are part of a series of three control structures along the Lower Bann, with the other control structures at Kilrea and Toome.  […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Illumaphonium Installation to Illuminate Night Time Economy In Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that the immersive light exhibition, Illumaphonium: Halo will open in Newry on Friday 2 February, running for four weeks. This free attraction, funded by the Funded by the Department of Communities, features a dynamic and interactive, multi-sensory, music making installation, created by musician and inventor, […]

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Armagh Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Gaza Bloodshed Is No Cause For Celebration!

Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has strongly backed the decision by SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood to decline to attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House whilst the bloodshed in Gaza continues. The SDLP has said that they cannot in good conscience attend celebratory events at the White House for St Patrick’s Day […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry City AFC Confirm Funding For 3G Pitch

Newry City AFC Board of Directors can today confirm that their applications for funding for the development of a new 3G Synthetic Playing Pitch, Floodlights and Fencing for the Club have been successful.  The new development will be located at the “Back Pitch” at Newry Showgrounds and is the first phase of a very ambitious […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Kilkeel Newry Chamber South Down

Collins Aerospace Develops Innovative Range of Aircraft Seats Following £16m Investment In Kilkeel

Great news from our Corporate Patron, Collins Aerospace who following a £16m investment at its Kilkeel site will see the development of a new generation of aircraft passenger seats. The US company, which employs around 800 people at its factory in Kilkeel, said the research and development (R&D) programme will see the firm produce a […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 27/1/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 27 January 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 9 8 1 0 25 9 16 25 Cleary Celtic 8 8 0 0 27 3 24 24 Archview United 12 5 2 5 39 38 1 17 Camlough Rovers 12 4 2 6 25 25 […]