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MLAs Pay to Rise From £53,000 to £67,200 Per Year (Increase of 26.8%)

The Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), has made its determination on MLA pay for the current mandate. Following a two-week consultation carried out with MLAs, the Assembly Commission and the Assembly Members’ Pension Trustees, the Board has confirmed the […]

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Cost of Renting In Newry, Mourne and Down Up 53% Since 2020

The cost of renting a home in Newry, Mourne and Down has increased by 53% since the start of the Covid pandemic, new research from PropertyPal reveals today. The average rent on a residential property in the borough was £567 in Q1 2020 and had increased to £867 at the end of 2025, according to […]

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Newry to Host Ulster Tae Kwon Do Championships This May

By Kevin McAteer The 2026 annual ITF Taekwon-Do Ulster Championships will take place at Newry Leisure Centre on Sunday, 10th May, with a 10am start. Hosted by Cathal Fegans Schools of Tae Kwon Do, the event will welcome children and adults from Taekwon-Do clubs across the whole of Ireland, bringing together some of the best […]

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Newry Chamber Celebrates International Women’s Day with Sold-Out Luncheon at Killeavy Castle Estate

Newry Chamber hosted their 7th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration Lunch at a packed Killeavy Castle Estate with over 200 guests on Friday 6th March, kindly sponsored by KPMG Ireland, Southern Regional College and Younique Aesthetics Clinic. The 200+ guests enjoyed a prosecco drinks reception served in the spectacular surroundings of Killeavy Castle before proceeding into the castle pavilion […]

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SDLP: Executive Parties Hoodwinking Public With Inflation Busting Rates Rise

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said the Executive are attempting to hoodwink the public by introducing an inflation-busting rates rise without a plan for public service. Executive parties backed an increase of 5.0% for domestic properties and an increase of 3.0% for non-domestic properties. South Belfast MLA Matthew O’Toole said: “The […]

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McNulty: Clarity Needed From Infrastructure Minister on Residents’ Parking Zones

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to provide clarity on the timeline for delivering Residents’ Parking Zones. The Minister has announced that her department will roll out a scheme enabling residents to apply for the establishment of residential parking zones in their area to address the frustrations of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Make Your Food go Fuuuuurther This Food Waste Action Week

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9 – 15 March 2026.  Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste, helping households develop practical habits to cut food waste at home. This year’s Food Waste Action Week theme ‘Make […]

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Newry and Downpatrick Prepare for a Day of Colour, Culture and Celebration this St Patrick’s Day

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is preparing to host a packed programme of parades, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on Tuesday 17 March. From lively traditional music and cultural performances to artisan markets, street entertainment and spectacular parades, residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy a full afternoon of festivities in both towns […]

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Ulster GAA Results – 7/3/26

RESULTS: 07–03-2026 (Sat)  Ulster GAA Football Minor League Dunsilly 12:00 Antrim 0-17   0-17 Donegal Páirc Esler 12:00 Down 0-13   3-15 Cavan Ulster GAA Football Junior League Round 5Pairc Naomh Brid12:30Naomh Brid (Donegal)5-20 1-03Scotstown Juniors (Monaghan)   08–03-2026 (Sun)  Ulster GAA Football Minor League Round 2 Crossmaglen 12:00 Armagh 1-12   2-16 Derry Ulster GAA Football Senior League […]

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Global Instability Highlights Need For Prioritisation of UK Food Security: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that escalating global instability highlights the urgent need for the United Kingdom to prioritise national food security and protect domestic agriculture. Commenting on the continuing war in Ukraine and the growing instability in the Middle East, the MP warned that geopolitical conflict is increasingly exposing the fragility of […]

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Funding Boost for District’s Community Transport Providers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities. The Council’s partnership with the voluntary sector helped pave the way for Down Community Transport and Newry and Mourne Community Transport to secure £200,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Strategic Stakeholder […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Butchery Apprentice Named One of UK’s Best at London Awards Ceremony

Southern Regional College is celebrating the success of butchery apprentice Jochyl Mier, who has been named Best Abattoir Worker/Apprentice 2025 at the prestigious national awards hosted by the Institute of Meat and the Worshipful Company of Butchers. The awards ceremony took place on 26 February 2026 at the historic Butchers’ Hall and is widely regarded as […]