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Air Ambulance NI Named as Assembly Commission’s ‘Charity of The Year’

Air Ambulance NI has been agreed by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission as its designated ‘charity of the year’ following nominations by Assembly Commission staff. Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA made the official announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings – marking the start of a year-long programme of staff-led events which aims to […]

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Justice Minister Launches Review of Northern Ireland Policing Board

Justice Minister Naomi Long is announcing a review of the Northern Ireland Policing Board will commence on Monday 16 September 2024. Paul Sweeney, former Permanent Secretary in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has been appointed as Independent Reviewer. Dr John Topping, senior lecturer of Criminology at Queens University Belfast will act as the Independent Expert Advisor […]

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Newry: TUV Backs Hate Crime Investigation Following Royal Black Parade

Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about bringing broke the law and bringing them before the courts – not “addressing concerns” Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Radcliffe: “In the aftermath of a Black Saturday parade in Newry I wrote to the Chief Constable to draw his attention to […]

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Casement Park Will Be Built! – Hughes

Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes expressing his disappointment at the decision by the British government to withhold the necessary share of funding for Casement Park in time for the hosting of UEFA Euro 2028, has said that a first-class stadium for Gaelic games at Casement will be delivered.  The Sinn Féin MP said,  “The decision […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 14/9/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024 SAT 14 SEPTEMBER  – JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 1B Camlough Rovers 2  v   1 Downpatrick   at Camlough Rosario YC             6  v   0 Cleary Celtic at Ulidia Playing Fields, Belfast Newry Celtic         0  v   1 Connor   at Artie Green Park Orchard United    2  v  4 Suffolk Swifts  at […]

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McNulty: City Deal Decision Must Be Reversed

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that a decision by the UK Government to pause funding for City Deals in the North must be reserved. The SDLP group on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have called for a special council meeting to take place to discuss the issue. The area was […]

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Ministers ‘Gravely Concerned’ on Pausing of City and Growth Deals Funding by UK Government

Executive Ministers have spoken of their grave concern at the decision by the UK Government to pause City and Growth Deals until the Spending Review. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “The decision to pause funding for City and Growth Deals is unacceptable and deplorable, and I would urge the British Government to urgently reconsider. “This […]

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‘Honest Conversations’ Needed Around Road Safety – O’Dowd

As a society, we need to have frank and honest conversations about what we can all do as road users, no matter how we travel, to ensure that everyone gets home safe. That was the message from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd as he launched the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030’, which focuses […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Tony Feehan

Feehan (Bessbrook) Tony RIP, passed away peacefully 12th September 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late “Nan” RIP, devoted father to Mark, John, Simon, Billy, Terence, Ciaran, Tracy and the late Anthony RIP, loving Grandfather to Stefan, Anton, Kristen, Moya, Cian, Killian, Rua, Lileannah, Marc, Anthony, Karyn, Gér, Paidí, Caoilfhionn Rós, […]

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Council Decision To Purchase Camlough Lake Land ‘A Significant Development’ – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan  Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]

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Feet First Podiatry Spotlight: Understanding Sever’s Disease in Children

By Judith Brown Hey there, amazing parents and guardians!  Are you noticing your child limping after participating in sports or complaining about heel pain during their growth spurts? It might be more than just the usual aches and pains of an active childhood. Today, we’re shining a light on a common yet often misunderstood condition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Thrown at House In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a house in the Ardmore Road area of Newry at approximately 9.20pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 10th September. No one was injured and there was no damage caused to the property.Anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious or anyone with CCTV or […]