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On 20 July 2025, Local Newry Artist (Joe Galbraith) painted Divis Mountain during a four-hour outdoor challenge on Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 in association with ” Feile An Phobail”. Working from his signature blend of realism infused with contemporary elements, he aimed to translate the mountain’s austere, shifting moods into a painting that […]
Aontú representative in South Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has warmly welcomed the news that Ireland is to host the 2028 World Tae Kwon Do Championships. “This is fantastic news for the development of the sport in Ireland. North and south, Ireland has much to offer the world as a host for major sporting competitions such as […]
The Tae Kwon Do World Championships are set to held in Ireland in 2028. The huge news was announced by Tae Kwon Do Alliance Ireland on their Facebook page. Dear members, As we disperse after a gruelling but rewarding week at the World Championships, we take away lots of medals but also lots of lessons […]
Funeral notice for the late Mark Hughes – R.I.P. Hughes, Mark – R.I.P. 20 Cottage Road, Killean and formerly Hill Head Road, Newry. 22nd July 2025. Beloved fiancé of Karen, father of Mark, Mairead and Ellie. Mark’s remains will repose in McGennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ this evening (Friday 25th July) […]
Northern Ireland is facing a housing emergency of historic proportions. With homelessness rising, social housing waiting lists surging, and affordability worsening, families and individuals are struggling to find safe and permanent shelter. Housing Demand Soars As of 31st March 2025, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) waiting list reached 49,083 households an increase of around 25% since […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that any plans for a band parade in Bessbrook must fully take into account the rights and needs of local residents, particularly around access for carers, domiciliary workers, and emergency services. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I’ve been in contact with the Parades Commission to relay a number […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund (HEF) The grant programme, delivered by the Department for Communities, supports the repair, research and regeneration of Northern Ireland’s heritage assets including listed buildings, scheduled monuments and community heritage projects. The Fund encourages action by third parties to realise the Department’s aim of […]
By Paul Higgins Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent was today (tues) ordered to stand trial in the Crown Court, facing eight charges of sexual assault. Appearing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, the 31-year-old confirmed he was aware of the charges against him, all of them alleged to have been committed […]
Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland yesterday, Sunday 20th July, have made three arrests. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We received a report just after 9.10pm that a woman with facial injuries had been found by a member of the public in the Newry Street area. “Police attended and spoke with the woman, aged in […]
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have congratulated Scottie Scheffler on winning the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The American, who finished four shots clear of the field on 17 under par, collected the coveted Claret Jug on the 18th green of the Dunluce Links in front of thousands of ecstatic […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a fire at a property in Lurgan in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 19th July. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Shortly after 1am, we received a report that a house was on fire in the Windsor Avenue area of the town. “Officers along with colleagues […]
On Saturday 06th of July Paul McConville and Dermot McCaul from Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint attended the British masters in Walsall. Both men where in the M7 category with Dermot competing in the under 90kg and Paul in the under 81kg category. The British Masters is one of the largest competitions in the UK […]
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