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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Euro 2028 Huge Opportunity For North

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said Ireland and Britain’s successful bid to host Euro 2028 is a huge opportunity for the North and the whole of the island. He was speaking after the joint bid was confirmed successful on Tuesday. Mr McNulty said that all relevant parties must commence discussions immediately to agree how […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Announce Newry Whiteline Picket In Support of Palestine

Saoradh in conjunction with the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association will be holding a Whiteline Picket on Saturday 14th October at 2pm in Monaghan Street, Newry, in solidarity with the people of Palestine.  The people of Gaza and the West Bank have come under intense Israeli shelling following the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Progress in Civic and Regional Hub Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for the Belfast […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Children and Young People Service Receives Kind Donation

The Southern Trust Children and Young People Service, recently received a donation Madlug bags for children in foster care to transport their belongings when moving into foster care or between foster care placements. Stella Kelly, Interim Assistant Director, Corporate Parenting in The Southern Trust said “Over the past 8 years the Southern Trust has continued to […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Women Must Be Supported as Thousands of Smear Tests Set to be Re-checked – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 7/10/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 7 October 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Greenfield Park 7 4 1 2 16 17 -1 13 Cleary Celtic 4 4 0 0 11 2 9 12 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Boy (14) Charged In Newry Court with Attempted Murder of Child He Allegedly Sexually Abused

A 14-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court accused of trying to kill a child he allegedly sexually assaulted. Appearing at Newry Youth Court by videolink from the Juvenile Justice Centre, the defendant, who cannot be identified because of his age, was charged with four offences arising from an alleged incident on September 16 this year. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 7/10/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE AND JUNIOR CUP ROUND 2 TIES – SAT 7 OCTOBER 2023 – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Ballybot United     2  v  3   Aquinas II   at Jennings Park No. 1  (After extra time) Belfast Celtic YM   7  v   0   Greenfield Park   at Belfast Bloomfield II           1  v  3   Newry Celtic        at Belfast Camlough Rovers  4  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Maxine Murphy

Murphy, Maxine – R.I.P. 26 Loughview Park, Newry. Suddenly at home, 6th October 2023. Much loved mummy of Cara, beloved daughter of Walter and the late Margaret, loving sister of Eleanor, Kenneth, Mary and Linda and a devoted auntie to her nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later. Maxine will be forever missed […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Urges Public To ‘Hold Their Nerve’

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged local people to ‘hold their nerve’ and stay in the fight to save Daisy Hill Hospital.   Mr. McNulty was speaking after it was announced that the withdrawal of Emergency General Surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been made permanent.  The announcement was made at a […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Police Concern For Patryk Kurnyta, 15

Police in Newry are concerned for the whereabouts of the following missing person, Mr Patryk Kurnyta, 15 years old. He is Described as 6ft, stocky build, blonde hair wearing black Liverpool Zip up Top with red shoulders, Black trainers, Black Under Amour bottoms. He was last seen at 1220 hours in the Mountnorris area. He […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

NI Teen Reaches Final of Junior Eurovision

Co Armagh teen Clare Keeley has made it through to the Final of the search for the Irish Junior Eurovision representative this weekend. The thirteen-year-old student of Flynn Performing Arts (FPA), sang her version of ‘Chandelier’ by Sia during the TG4 Semi Final on Sunday and impressed judges Niamh Ní Chróinín – Presenter of TG4 […]