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Damolly Retail Park Traffic Issues Must be Resolved – Casey

Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has said that there must be a resolution found to the traffic issues coming from the Damolly retail park on the Armagh road. The Newry city councillor said: “This week alone there have been two traffic collisions on this stretch of road. “Today, myself and my Sinn Féin colleague, Liz […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Who Passed Away Following Newry RTC Named

Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge, Newry on Tuesday, 18th October, was 23-year-old Harrison Jameson from the Cavan area. Sergeant Neil Harrison said: “Police received a report shortly after 11am on Wednesday, 19th October of a single vehicle road […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following RTC in Newry

Police can confirm that a man in his 20s has sadly died following a one-vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge, Newry.  It is believed the collision occurred late on Tuesday 18th October 2022 D/Sgt Harrison said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the Dublin Road / A1 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Triple Whammy as Teen Classmates Make the Final of Irish Junior Eurovision

From 4,000 hopefuls, three teens from Co Down and Armagh have secured their place in the Final of Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC). Following success in their respective heats, the Northern Ireland trio made it the Semi Finals aired on TG4 Sunday 16th October where eight contestants were reduced to just three Finalists. Singer […]

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

Pathfinder Group Welcomes Daisy Hill Elective Surgical Centre Announcement

The Daisy Hill Pathfinder Group have welcomed the announcement by Health Minister Robin Swann that Daisy Hill Hospital is to be declared an Elective Surgical Centre as part of the regional review of surgical services. The review was commissioned by the Department of Health in response to the ongoing workforce challenges around the availability of […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Clinic Named ‘Best in NI’ in Prestigious Health & Pharma Awards

Newry based business Mourne Scan Clinic is celebrating as they have scooped a Global Award for their ultrasound scanning services. The family business (based on Bridge Street) provides a range of pregnancy, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound scans and was last week named BEST Ultrasound & Early Pregnancy Scan Clinic – Northern Ireland by The Global […]

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

McNulty Urges Minister to Clarify Future of Emergency General Surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on Health Minister Robin Swann to clarify the situation around emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. It follows reports that emergency surgery could be permanently moved from the hospital. Minister Swann has announced Daisy Hill will become an Elective Overnight Stay Centre. Mr McNulty said: […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Serious RTC at Dublin Road Near Newry

Motorists are advised of a serious one-vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge near Newry. The Dublin Road has been closed from the Forkhill Road roundabout and diversions are in place at the Old Dublin Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey. ENDS

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

Confusion Over Daisy Hill Hospital Surgery Plan

Following the Health Ministers recent announcement on Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry becoming an Elective Overnight Stay Centre there is now confusion regarding the current state of Emergency General Surgery provision at the hospital. Health Minister Robin Swann announced that Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry will be an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, caring for patients […]

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

Aontu Slams Surgery Centre Plan for Daisy Hill Hospital

Aontu Newry and Armagh representative Daniel Connolly has slammed the recent announcement by the Health Minister to make Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, caring for patients who require at least one night in hospital after surgery. The move has prompted the confirmation that emergency general surgery will now be removed […]

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

Southern Trust Welcomes Surgery Centre Plan for Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has welcomed the Health Minister’s announcement that Daisy Hill Hospital will be a regional Elective Centre for patients requiring to stay overnight for planned surgeries. Trust Chief Executive, Dr Maria O’Kane said: “Daisy Hill is an essential part of the Southern Trust hospital network, along with Craigavon Area, […]

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

Minister Announces Surgery Centre Plan for Daisy Hill Hospital

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry will be an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, caring for patients who require at least one night in hospital after surgery. Elective Overnight Stay Centres are being established as part of the reorganisation of general surgery services. The Mater Hospital in Belfast was announced […]