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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

Shamed DUP Child Grooming Councillor Quits Role

DUP Rowallane Councillor William Walker has quit his role as a Councillor for Rowallane following being charged with attempted sexual communication with children. William Walker was suspended from the DUP following his arrest in February but had continued as a Rowallane area representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite being suspended from the party. […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Fixtures – 29/10/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2022 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ballybot United v Rossowen at the Barley Field Cartwheel United v Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park  (Round 2 game) Cleary Celtic v Greenfield Park at Olympic Park Viilla Rovers v Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No One DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm […]

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Community Constituency South Down

Sophie Lennon from Mayobridge Will Represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

The Sacred Heart Student beat off 4,000 hopefuls, to win the Final last night with two ‘faultless’ performances of Tom Walker’s ‘Leave the Light On’ and Linda’s Martin’s Eurovision hit ‘Why Me’. The other finalists – local teens Clare Keeley (Gilford) and Niamh Noade (Lislea) were praised for their powerful and enchanting performances by Judges […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 22/10/22

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 22 October 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Camlough Rovers 5 5 0 0 10 3 7 15 Villa Rovers 5 4 0 1 17 7 10 12 Newry Celtic 4 3 0 1 17 5 12 9 Cleary Celtic 3 2 1 0 8 5 3 […]

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Business Community Sport

Bank of Ireland and Ulster GAA Launch Community Support Award for Clubs

Bank Of Ireland and Ulster GAA are calling on GAA officials across the province to showcase the work of their clubs for the Bank of Ireland Ulster GAA Community Support Award. The Award has been created to recognise the outstanding contribution of GAA Clubs in their communities. Clubs are at the centre of communities and […]

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Community Crime Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Legislation Around Coercion of Children by Drugs Gangs Needed – Ó Murchú

Legislation around the coercion of children by drugs gangs and the need for a citizens’ assembly on drugs were raised by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú in Leinster House last week. The Dundalk Sinn Féin TD spoke a number of times about drugs issues and the impact drugs are having on the town. He supported legislation […]

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

South Armagh Man Banned from Keeping Animals for Five Years

A Newry resident has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of an Animal Welfare offence. At a hearing in Newry Magistrates Court on 17 October 2022, Mr Jamie Gallogly, Main Street, Belleks, Newry was found guilty of an animal welfare offence under Section 4 of the Welfare of Animals […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

New Prime Minister Must Prioritise Reform to End Ransom Politics!, says Tennyson

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must prioritise reform of the institutions to end ransom politics, Upper Bann Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said. Mr Sunak was confirmed as the successor to Liz Truss after the only other contender, Penny Mordaunt, conceded. “The new Prime Minister needs to take the opportunity to have a fresh approach […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 22/10/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE & MU SHIELD RESULTS SAT 22 OCTOBER 2022                             MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 2 RESCHEDULED TIE – KICK OFF 2.00 pm                        Cookstown Youth Colts 0 v  Rossowen  2  at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park    0    Camlough Rovers   2 at Olympic Park   Newry Celtic        4      Cartwheel […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Businesses Scoop Gongs at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards!

Two local food and drink producers have picked up four awards between them at the prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards! McCracken’s Brewery in Portadown and Gilfresh Produce in Loughgall came out on top after excelling in all three stages of the incredibly rigorous judging process! These Awards celebrate the best in retail, wholesale […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Hospice Raffling £1,000 Worth of Home Heating Oil or £1,000 Cash!

The Southern Area Hospice is delighted to be launching its annual Christmas raffle, this year in conjunction with Safe Fuels in Camlough who have donated a very generous prize of £1,000 worth of home heating oil or cash alternative for the lucky winner. The raffle will take place on Monday 12th December with the winner […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Clogherhead Coastguard Thanked for 200 Years of Service

There was a special presentation made to the Clogherhead Coastguard to thank them for their 200 years of service to the area. On Thursday evening, local designer Padraig Dunne and Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Cunningham presented the group with a beautiful clock. Special thanks was given to Paidi O’Shea at LES Laser Engraving Supplies who […]