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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Remembrance Collection in Camlough Village in Honour of Stephen and John Farrell

What has now become an annual fundraising event On Christmas Eve, brothers Sean & Brian Farrell assisted by many of their family, friends and neighbours once again took to the roads of Camlough Village in what was very wet and rainy weather conditions in honour of their brother Stephen and Father John to raise funds […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

The BIG Apprenticeship Event – A Roaring Success

February has seen the return of The BIG Apprenticeship Event at Southern Regional College.  The College hosted an Apprenticeship and Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) open evening at Newry West campus on Tuesday evening.  Crowds flocked to the event with over 600 people, made up of prospective students and parents attending.  Attendees got the opportunity to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Cuts to Local Youth Services Are Deeply Concerning – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that plans by the EA to cut budgets of local youth services is a real concern. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Here in Newry I have already met some local service providers to listen to their concerns around cuts to local EA youth services. “We have now […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

More Must Be Done to Tackle Rural Crime! – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said more must be done to tackle rural and agricultural crime in our communities. The Newry & Armagh MLA was speaking following a recent spate of agricultural thefts in the rural Armagh area. Cathal said:   “We’ve learned of a number of rural thefts that have taken place recently in the […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Rates Rise Avoidable!

Nicola Grant has condemned last night’s 5.99% rates increase and has called the council’s decision ‘uncaring and unimaginative’ “This is just not acceptable”, the local Workers Party representative said. “Claiming that the rates rise was the lowest that could be achieved, just won’t wash”. The council is sitting on financial reserves of £35 million pounds. […]

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Advertising Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Granite Podcast Studio Marks 200,000 Download Milestone

Launched just before the pandemic in early 2020, Granite Podcast Studio in Newry’s Granite Exchange has just marked a milestone of 200,000 collective downloads since the podcast studio opened its doors in Autumn 2020. Built in late 2019 and opened in early 2020, just before lockdown one, it was a delayed start for the state-of-the-art […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Gray Design Wins Contract to Upgrade 30 Specsavers Branches Throughout Ireland

Congratulations to our member, Gray Design Ltd who have been appointed by Specsavers Ireland to upgrade and deliver over 30 new stores across the island of Ireland. Newry-based Gray Design Ltd, which also has offices in Dublin and Belfast, will join the Specsavers Ireland team as a Designer & Project Manager and will be responsible […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

DUP Boycott of Executive Has Left Public Services at Mercy of Cruel Tory Cuts – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the DUP’s boycott of the Executive has left public services at the mercy of cruel Tory cuts. Speaking after the Budget Bill passed through Westminster today, Conor Murphy said: “The decision by the DUP to boycott the Executive has left people and public services exposed to the full […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Arts Festival Enters Its Second Week of Music, Art and Drama

Newry Arts Festival enters its second week following a fantastic opening mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival is welcoming renowned acts from the Newry area, including the Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland and the Fews Ensemble, Brigid O’Neill, and top visual artists from across the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

New Political Leadership Required to Transform Invest NI – Murphy

With an annual budget of almost £140m and over 600 staff Invest NI is well resourced to develop our economy. However, under the DUP’s control since 2007 the organisation has lacked a clear and consistent set of objectives. Some larger companies and consultants have been well catered for, but the vast majority of small businesses […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Taken to Hospital for Injuries Sustained Before Newry RTC

A man was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Newry earlier today (Monday, 6th February) for treatment to injuries sustained prior to this collision. The damage-only collision involved two vehicles in the Monaghan Street area of the city and was reported before 9.30am. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 4/2/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 4 February 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 15 13 1 1 49 20 29 40 Camlough Rovers 12 5 4 3 17 15 2 19 Newry Celtic 10 6 0 4 25 13 12 18 Cleary Celtic 7 5 2 0 18 10 8 […]