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By Donal McMahon An employment risk review is to be launched at a Northern Ireland council with a “concerning” rise of sickness levels at almost 20,000 days lost in the last financial year. A report presented to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) this week has shown an increase from 17,785 to 19,462 days […]
A Newry based community group has slammed Newry,Mourne and Down District Councillors and Sinn Fein for a lack of support around funding for a city centre park in Newry City. Newry 2020 statement on the events of last week: “Last Monday, Alliance attempted to get the council to apply for Peace Plus Funding to complete […]
From September 2023, Southern Regional College will be offering a new range of flexible courses under the Step-Up (Skills, Training and Employment programme). Step-Up consists of three strands. They are: 1) College Connect+ 2) DARE (Disability Access Route to Education and Employment), and 3) WRAP (Women Returners Access Programme) The programme aims to help a […]
Following a recent tractor run and charity night dedicated to the memory of Paddy Simpson at Glenn GAC, an astounding £13,286.83 was donated to the local charity PIPS Hope and Support. The tractor run and charity night took place on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at Glenn GAC who were the main host. It attracted a […]
PIPS Hope and Support will be acknowledging its 20th anniversary in style with a spectacular Gala Ball at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. This suicide prevention charity was established in Newry in 2003 by families who had been devastated by the loss of loved ones to suicide. Over the past two decades, it has […]
Co Down students Matthew Chestnutt, Kayla Woods, Ellen Fegan, Ellen Sloan and Padraig Clancy are pictured with Dr. Erin Hinson, Study USA Student Support Advisor, Richard Leeman, Skills Division, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland, and Mary Mallon, Head of Education, British Council Northern Ireland. CO Down students from Newry, Warrenpoint and Kilkeel are heading […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted a Civic Reception in Newry Civic Centre on Thursday 29 June to mark the outstanding fundraising achievements of Newry Cancer Research Committee. Formed in 1978, the Committee has been a beacon of light in the fight against cancer. It is well-respected throughout the community […]
Detectives are investigating a burglary at a house in the Old Road area of Drumintee, Newry on Friday 11 August. It’s believed the property was entered sometime between 9.30am and 11am. Anyone with information or witnessed any suspicious people or vehicles in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 749 11/08/23. […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 12 August 2023 P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 3 2 1 0 11 8 3 7 Rossowen 3 1 1 1 8 8 0 4 Camlough Rovers 2 1 0 1 6 4 2 3 Archview United 2 1 0 1 6 7 -1 […]
Mc Keown, Anthony – R.I.P. 5 Upper Ferryhill Road, Clontigora, Newry BT35 8WX. 12th August 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Geraldine, loving father of Anne Marie, Arthur and Grainne, stepfather to Katy, Tom, Paddy and Rowan, a devoted grandpa to Nordon, Oisin, Saoirse, Diarmuid, Deirdre, Lottie, Milly, Maverick, Theodora […]
LEAGUE RESULTS TUES 8 AUGUST 2023 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Greenfield Park 4 v 3 Camlough Rovers at Derrybeg Rossowen 2 v 3 Archview United at Kilbroney Park DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 6.45 pm Ashgrove Rovers 0 v 2 Ballybot United at Olympic Park Lisdrum FC 1 v 4 Parkview at Meigh […]
By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council could be set to generate a new homelessnesses strategy following a councillor’s claim of a record spike of over 160% in social housing waiting lists. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been tasked to consider its role in dealing with “unprecedented levels” of households in the district in temporary […]
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