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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Thousands Attend Wake The Giant Festival

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August to watch Fionn mac Cumhaill, the centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down’s Wake the Giant Festival, return to the town in spectacular fashion. The imposing giant Fionn, designed by world famous artist and sculptor Francis Morgan, wowed crowds as he rode into […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Victims To Be Remembered In Great North Half Marathon Fundraiser 

Camlough man Pat  McGinn will be one of the many locals from the area participating in the World renowned “Great North Run” Half Marathon in Newcastle England on Sunday 11th September.  Pat will be running the testing half marathon to raise funds for CRY (Ireland) and in particular memory of young Kevin Fegan from Camlough  who […]

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Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Consumer Council: Consumers Advised to Plan Around Expected Royal Mail Strike Action

The Consumer Council is advising postal consumers to plan ahead for Royal Mail strike action which is expected to take place on Friday 26 August, Wednesday 31 August, Thursday 8 September and Friday 9 September 2022. Royal Mail’s services will be affected with delays to mail posted the day before, during or in the days after […]

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Community

One Week Left to Update Post-16 Child Benefit Claims

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training. While young people are considering their future beyond their GCSE or Scottish National Certificate results, HMRC is asking parents and carers […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport

Ulster GAA appoint Fiona Shannon as first Handball Development Officer

Ulster GAA has appointed Fiona Shannon as its first Handball Development Officer. A winner of three consecutive World Ladies titles, a record nine All-Ireland Singles and 10 All-Ireland Doubles titles, the former Antrim and St Paul’s ace is hoping to extend her considerable expertise and experience to grow the game throughout Ulster. The role is […]

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

New Sustainability and Environment Director Welcomed to Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed its new Director of Sustainability and Environment. Andrew Cassells attended his first meeting as Director of the Sustainability and Environment Committee, formerly the Neighbourhood Services Committee, on Wednesday 17 August, where he was welcomed by Committee Chair, Councillor Oonagh Magennis and Vice Chair, Councillor Terry Andrews. Mr […]

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Business Campaigns Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Meet Sinn Fein Representatives on Cost-of-Living Crisis

Newry Chamber members held a meeting with Sinn Fein Representatives, Mickey Brady MP, Liz Kimmins MLA and Sinead Ennis MLA at the ThinkLab WIN Business Park, Newry on Thursday 18th August. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. This is part of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh

New Walled Garden opens at Longstone Hospital

A Walled Garden developed in partnership with the Southern Trust and the Parent/Carer group Acorns for Autism has opened in Armagh. Based at The Oaks on the Longstone Hospital site, the garden includes a secure play area with climbing frame, slide and a basket swing, along with picnic tables and a shaded canopy space for […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Narrow Water Bridge Project Reaches New Milestone

Another milestone has been reached in progressing the Narrow Water Bridge Project with the commencement of an advanced works contract for the construction of a compensatory bird roost site. Further to the milestones achieved this year such as Northern Ireland Bridge Orders taking effect and Louth County Council issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Bank Holiday Events This August in Newry and Mourne

August bank holiday 2022 is set to a massive spectacle in Newry and Mourne with an events schedule stacked within the district set to provide a boost to local business. With headline acts such as Iur Cinn Fleadh in Newry and the Skylite festival in Warrenpoint Clanrye News and Sport is bringing you a one […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor Charged With Child Sexual Grooming

DUP Councillor William Walker has been charged by police with alleged child sex grooming. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who represents the Rowallane DEA was arrested in February on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport back in February a spokesperson for the […]

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Community Government Health Newry Stormont

Breast Screening Crucially Important

The Health Minister has highlighted the importance of cancer screening following a visit to a Mobile Breast Screening Unit at Dromalane House in Newry. Health Minister Robin Swann visiting a Mobile Breast Screening Unit During the visit Minister Swann was able to see how the mobile unit operated and speak to staff and women using […]