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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

3 Charged to Court with Newry Altercation

Police, investigating an altercation on Dominic Street in Newry on Saturday 15th July, have charged three people to appear at court. A man, aged 22, has been charged with a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified. A […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Businesses Raise £10,000 for PIPS

BID members CRASH Services and JMK Solicitors have raised an impressive £10,000 so far this year for their charity partner, PIPS Suicide Prevention. This accomplishment is the outcome of their dedicated teams’ fundraising endeavours and commitment to supporting PIPS Charity in the awareness of suicide and mental health. Renee Quinn, Executive Director at PIPS Charity said, […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Summer Comedy Night at Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis Senior Ladies are excited to bring you our Summer Comedy Night at the Club! This summer we have an amazing line up of Micky Bartlett, Darren Matthews Comedy and MC McCooeys Newry . Saturday 29th July  Doors & Bar open at 7PM Thomas Davis Community Hub, Doran’s Hill, Newry Tickets available now – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thomas-davis-corrinshego-comedy-night-tickets-665226990837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Don’t […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Shots Fired at House in Armagh

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Callan Bridge Park area of Armagh. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, 8th July that a number of shots had been fired through a window at the rear of […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

€323k For 112 Local Projects In Louth Under The Community Support Fund – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news that over €323k has been approved for 112 local Louth projects under the 2022 Community Support Fund. O’Dowd said “Energy bills and general overheads have crucified local organisations over the last 12-18 months and this modest funding will provide a welcome relief. “The national funding […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

History Made at Louth County Council as Two Female Councillors Hold Top Posts

History was made at County Hall on Monday, June 19th as two female councillors were elected as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council. Cllr. Paula Butterly was elected as the new Cathaoirleach at the annual meeting of Louth County Council.  She was presented with the chains of office for the coming year by outgoing […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Launches New Online Bin Calendar For 2023/24

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2023/24 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. Traditionally, the Council has delivered printed copies of the bin calendar to residents’ homes. However, […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Sponsor Best Apprenticeship Employer at Recent Greater Newry Business Awards

Southern Regional College were delighted to sponsor the ‘Best Apprenticeship Employer’ Award at the Greater Newry Business Awards, held in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday 15th June. Of the six businesses shortlisted, the outright winner this year was MJM Marine.  MJM Marine were recognised for fostering a nurturing learning environment with a clear […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal for Megan Camblin

Police in Newry are appealing for information on the current whereabouts of the following missing person, Megan Camblin, 32 years old. She is described as being 5ft 1′, with long blonde hair. She was last seen in the Newry area at 0600 hours on 12/07/2023. If you have any information about her whereabouts then please […]

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Community Crime Health

11 Ambulance Service Staff Attacked Over Twelfth

Eleven Northern Ireland Ambulance staff were assaulted over a six-hour period over the eleventh night. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said that the assaults took place at four different locations throughout NI whereby ambulance crews were responding to calls to provide medical treatment to patients. In the most serious attack, five staff were punched, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Workers Party, Newry Condemns Attack on Nurses House

The  Workers Party in Newry has condemned last night’s arson attack at the home of Sharon Loughran branding it “a potentially lethal outrage without justification” Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said, “my thoughts are very much with Sharon and her family today and with all those who have been the targets of violent and […]

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Community Constituency Education Lurgan Sport Upper Bann

Lurgan Cúchulainn’s Represent Ulster at All-Britain Competition in London

A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories last weekend when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games). The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different […]