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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Bradley Support ‘Brilliant’ Charity

Local property agency Bradley NI is to collaborate with the charity Down Right Brilliant to support their speech therapy initiatives. Bradley NI is a community focused, multi branch estate agency providing superior property solutions to the South Down & Armagh region, with offices in Newry, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor and Belfast. Bradley NI Managing Director Garrett O’Hare […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Hospice Raffling £1,000 Worth of Home Heating Oil or £1,000 Cash!

The Southern Area Hospice is delighted to be launching its annual Christmas raffle, this year in conjunction with Safe Fuels in Camlough who have donated a very generous prize of £1,000 worth of home heating oil or cash alternative for the lucky winner. The raffle will take place on Monday 12th December with the winner […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Larkin Engages with DFI on Improving Safety on the Longfield Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has engaged with DFI on the issue of improving the Longfield road. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After part of the road had subsided in September I asked DFI to repair the road as a matter of urgency – which they did. However, due to the boggy land that the […]

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

Kimmins Welcomes Announcement of Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement on the establishment of an Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Yesterday’s announcement is very positive, helping to secure the long term future of Daisy Hill Hospital here in Newry city and to tackle the climbing waiting lists […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

‘Get Into Tech’ Event to Promote Local IT Career Opportunities

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event will promote the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background. The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Supports Local Charities with Online Donation Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a charity driven campaign designed to help raise funds for four incredible charities that work right at the heart of our community.  The Southern Area Hospice, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Simon Community and Suicide Down To Zero all provide vital support […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mulgrew Welcomes Upcoming Arts Festival for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed news of the upcoming Sean Hollywood  festival for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “The upcoming event will be a week-long celebration of the whole arts culture within Newry as a send off for the existing arts centre before work on the new facility begins. “There have been […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Casey Urges Repairs for Camlough Road Walls

Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has urged for a resolution to be found to address the serious safety issues posed by the crumbling walls on the Camlough road in Newry. The Newry City Councillor said: “We’ve received numerous complaints about the state that these walls are currently in. “They have been badly damaged by a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Simultaneous Halloween Fireworks Display for Omeath/Warrenpoint

Sinn Féin Councillors Antóin Watters and Mickey Ruane (Newry, Mourne and Down) together with Omeath Tidy Towns have organised the inaugural Cross Border Fireworks display which will see simultaneous displays in Omeath and Warrenpoint on Halloween night at 7.30pm. Cllr Watters said “Cllr Ruane, Omeath Tidy Towns and I have been working on this over […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Living in Newry Area Sentenced for Sexual Assault of a Child

A 43 year old man from the Newry area was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months on Thursday 20th October, at Newry Crown Court for a number of offences including sexual assault and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Kami Olkowski will serve 2 years 3 months in prison. He will […]

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

Removal of Energy Support Flawed! – Murphy

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s intention to scale back future energy support is flawed. Speaking following the Chancellor’s statement, Minister Murphy said: “The cost of living crisis is having a profound impact on households and families who deserve some certainty around their future financial outlook. It is already a stressful […]

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

Murphy Presses Westminster for Further Support and Full Replacement of EU Funds

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy met with Ministers in London and urged the British Government to replace EU funds in full. The Minister’s engagement began with a meeting with Nadhim Zahawi, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster during which Minister Murphy outlined the need for the Executive to be restored. Minister Murphy then met the Chief […]