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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cocaine Seized In Stop on A1

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered around £250,000 in cash and suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £100,000 following a search of a vehicle stopped, Saturday 6th January. Detective Inspector Sweeney said: “Shortly after 8:35am, officers stopped and searched a black Seat Leon that was travelling […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 6/1/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 6 JANUARY 2024                                                                                                           JUNIOR CUP ROUND 4 TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm                                                                                 Sandy Hill     1  v  3    Cleary Celtic   at Ardmore Recreation Centre, Armagh PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm                Camlough Rovers  3   v  0    Rossowen  at Camlough Greenfield Park      P  v   P   Villa Rovers at Olympic […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Marie Curran

Curran, Marie – R.I.P. 104 O’ Neill Avenue, Newry. 3rd January 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Paddy, loving mother of Linda, Brian, Kathy, Debbie, Mark and the late Glyn and a devoted nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marie’s remains are reposing at her late residence […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry City Appoint Gray as Manager

Pics by Brendan Monaghan Newry City Athletic Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Barry Gray as first team manager on a long term deal. Selected following a competitive recruitment process, Barry returns to the club having previously worked with our underage teams and brings a wealth of experience, having managed at the […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Investigate Assault at Clanrye Taxis In Newry

Police are currently investigating an assault that has been reported as occurring in Clanrye Taxis on Monaghan Street Newry. This occurred  on 27th December 2023 between 0150 am – 0200 am If you have any information regarding this assault please give us a call on 101, quoting  reference CC2023122801423 ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Condemns Device Left In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has slammed those responsible for an explosive device in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a viable explosive device was found near a home in the Lisdrumgullion area of the city on Monday night.  Mickey Brady said: “I condemn those responsible for this incident, they caused fear and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Viable Device Found In Drumgullion, Newry

The security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry has ended. Inspector McCormick said: “Police received a report shortly before 2.50pm on Monday, 1st January that a suspicious object had been left in the area. “The object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been removed and taken away for further forensic […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Feehan: Drumgullion Security Alert Causing Major Disruption

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has said that a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area is causing major disruption for residents who have been evacuated on New Years Day. Cllr Feehan said: “Residents in Drumgullion Avenue are experiencing significant disruption following the discovery of a suspicious object today. A number of homes have been […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Ongoing Security Alert at Drumgullion Ave, Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry this afternoon, Monday, 1st January. A number of homes have been evacuated and road users are asked to avoid the area at this time. An update will be issued in due course. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry South Down

Mayobridge RTC Victim Named

Police can confirm that 45 year old Joe Rooney, who was from the Mayobridge area, formerly of Rostrevor, sadly died following a road traffic collision in the Mayobridge area early on Friday 29th December. Sergeant Green said: “Shortly after 6am, police received a report of a collision at Hilltown Road involving a male pedestrian and a […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Pro Palestine Rally In Newry For New Years Eve

The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign is encouraging supporters to join a rally held in Newry on New Year’s Eve, at 1pm, on Buttercrane Quay (running along Newry Canal). IPSC Newry Chairman Marc Mac Seáin ahead of the rally expresses the following: “Support for apartheid Israel’s crimes against humanity in Gaza is on the wane. Nations […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Buttercrane Centre Manager Reflects on 2023

Reflecting on the retail landscape of 2023,  Buttercrane Centre Manager Peter Murray admits it’s been challenging for many retail brands. The cost-of-living crisis, increasing inflation and rising mortgage rate costs have depleted disposable income. “This affects all sectors as consumers pull back from spending and in particular, we’ve seen this impact the fashion sector. Consumers […]