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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Shocked Trade Unions React to Newry Council £11.6m Savings

By Donal McMahon “Shocked” trade unions engaged in a prolonged council employment dispute have reacted to “revelations” that its local authority plans to make £11.6m of savings in the coming year.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has been identified in a BBC Shared Data Unit survey, as making the 2nd highest (17.2%) savings in the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Emergency Motion to Save Children’s Art Facility

By Donal McMahon An award winning children’s art centre in Newry has been given a ray of council hope for survival following an emergency motion on Monday (Sept 4) night. The Sticky Fingers arts organisation has been forced to shut down its popular ‘Imaginarium’ centre due to a lack of funding, after five years in its magical […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 9/9/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 9 September 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 5 3 1 1 13 13 0 10 Camlough Rovers 5 2 1 2 10 8 2 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 1 0 6 4 2 7 Cleary Celtic 2 2 0 0 6 0 […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Employ Me Employability Programme Launch at SRC

At the formal launch of the Employ Me employability programme at Southern Regional College’s Newry Campus on Thursday 7th September, 80 guests including local businesses, community organisations and elected representatives were updated on initial progress made and future plans. Employ Me is a two-year employability programme providing training, employability and wraparound support for Economically Inactive […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Finn Welcomes Town Hall Commitment

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed the confirmation from council management that Newry Town Hall will remain open until April 2024 when it is then due to close for renovations which will coincide with other regeneration projects across the City Centre including the new Theatre and Conference Centre. Speaking on Friday morning the Newry City […]

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Community Newry Sport

Carnbane League Results – 9/9/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1A TIES – KICK-OFF 1.30 pm Archview United   3    v   4    Glenshane Athletic at Olympic Park  (AET) Ballybot United     4    v    3   Richhill Res at Jennings Park No. 2    (AET) Greenfield Park      1   v    1   Dervock at Willie Davis Park (Greenfield Park won 6  […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Two Stacks

Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Launches In Tesco NI

Newry-based Irish whiskey bonder and blender, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has announced the rollout of two of its best-selling products into Tesco stores in Northern Ireland. In a new partnership, Tesco Northern Ireland will now stock Two Stacks Dram In A Can and Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur on shelves across 26 stores. Two […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Welcomes Commitment to Repair Camlough Road Wall

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed a commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the damaged wall on the Camlough Road in Newry.  The Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the badly damaged wall on the Camlough road. “The Newry Sinn Féin team have worked to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Attack on Crossmaglen Man Despicable and Cowardly! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the shooting of a man in the Crossmaglen area of South Armagh on Monday morning. And he said those responsible must be brought to justice.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “I unreservedly condemn the shooting of a man in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Monday.  “The […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

SDLP Secure Clarity Commitment on Park Funding

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Shot In Arm and Neck In South Armagh

Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Ballsmill Road area of Crossmaglen. A report was received at around 6.30am today, Monday 4th September that a man had been shot in the arm and the neck.He has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. A number of road closures are […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/9/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 September 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 5 3 1 1 13 13 0 10 Camlough Rovers 5 2 1 2 10 8 2 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 1 0 6 4 2 7 Cleary Celtic 2 2 0 0 6 0 […]