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Ratcliffe Responds to Lord Frost Comments on Protocol Deal

Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has welcomed recent comments from Lord Frost regarding the Windsor Framework. TUV Newry and Armagh spokesperson Keith Ratcliffe said: “Lord Frost’s comments in the Daily Telegraph about the “Windsor Framework” are a welcome dose of reality and a counter to much of the spin of recent days. “As […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Patricia Markey

Patricia Markey R.I.P. 164 Barcroft Park, Newry. Peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital. Loving mother of Peter, Sean, Anthony, Martin and James. Patricia’s remains will arrive at St Catherine’s Dominican at 6:30pm this evening (Friday) and will repose overnight. Requiem Mass will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 9:30am. Sorrowfully missed by her loving sons sisters brothers […]

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Non-Opening Fixed Bridge Proposed for Newry Ship Canal

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that a non-opening 50 metre fixed bridge has been adopted as its preferred option for Newry Ship Canal, which will form part of the Newry Southern Relief Road (NSRR). The Department will now proceed with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and associated consultation based on a […]

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Haldane Group Unveils £50 Million Five-Year Investment Strategy

Haldane Group have announced a multi-million pound five-year investment strategy to enhance company growth. The family-run business headquartered in Newry plans to invest more than £50m across the business, funded through its own cash generation alongside ongoing support from banking partner, Danske Bank. £17.5m will go towards organic development, while more than £30m is allocated […]

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Newry Chamber Welcomes Deal on Post-Brexit Arrangements

Newry Chamber welcomes the news of a deal on post-Brexit arrangements between the EU and UK Government, entitled the ‘Windsor Framework’. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber said: “While we are taking time to review the details of the agreement and consider what it means for our members, it is positive news.” “It will greatly […]

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St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Announced for Downpatrick and Newry

Join us in Newry and Downpatrick on Friday 17 March for a multitude of activities and festivities for all the family, including our fabulous community parades.  We are delighted to work with our community groups, venues and arts organisations to deliver our St Patrick’s Day 2023 celebrations.  Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

BDO Northern Ireland’s Primary School Hockey Festival Commences

Ulster Hockey’s Youth Division has launched their primary schools’ competition in partnership with BDO NI which will display some of the region’s future hockey stars. 22 regional events will take place over the next six weeks which will finish with the prestigious Finals Day Finale expected to bring more than 200 schools to compete for […]

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Teachers and Health Workers Entitled to Fair Pay and Working Conditions – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed her support for teachers and Health workers who have gone on strike to demand fair pay and safe conditions. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is unacceptable that teachers and health workers have been forced into industrial action to demand fair pay and safe working conditions during […]

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Chairperson Welcomes Ballyholland Primary School to Council Chamber

Fourteen school children from Ballyholland Primary School Student Council visited Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage at Council Offices in Monaghan Row on Monday 20 February. The pupils from Primary 4 to Primary 7, expressed an interest in visiting the Council Chamber as they wanted to learn more about the Chairperson […]

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On-Street Parking Charges in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn to Increase

Given the ongoing pressure on public funding, and the need to support the carbon reductions in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, on-street parking tariffs in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn will increase from 1 April 2023.  The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Belfast, Lisburn and Newry were last increased […]

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Newry Community Group Donates Fantastic £3,000 to Local Charities

Newry community group, Three Ways Community Association, based in Three Ways Community Centre, Well Lane, Newry has donated a wonderful £3,000 to local charities within the Newry area. Within 6 months of 2022, the association delivered several community events and fundraisers including a open-air cinema, funday and Santa Sunday in aid of Macmillan Cancer, Newry […]

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Carnbane League Tables – 18/2/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 18 February 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 16 14 1 1 52 20 32 43 Newry Celtic 12 7 1 4 32 15 17 22 Cleary Celtic 8 6 2 0 25 10 15 20 Camlough Rovers 14 5 4 5 17 19 -2 […]