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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results Week 2

Carnbane League results week 2 Saturday, August 20, 2022 Premier Division Cleary Celtic                3       Ballybot United     1 Camlough Rovers      3       Cartwheel United  1 Newry Celtic               3       Rossowen                1 Villa Rovers                 2       Greenfield Park      1 Division One Ashgrove Rovers        3       Ballyholland    2      Church Street FC       1       Archview […]

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Community Government Health Newry Stormont

Breast Screening Crucially Important

The Health Minister has highlighted the importance of cancer screening following a visit to a Mobile Breast Screening Unit at Dromalane House in Newry. Health Minister Robin Swann visiting a Mobile Breast Screening Unit During the visit Minister Swann was able to see how the mobile unit operated and speak to staff and women using […]

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

Parents Need Executive to Help Cut School Uniform Costs! – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said families urgently need an Executive up and running so that a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families can be progressed.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Workers and families are already struggling with the rising cost of living and the price of fuel and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry and Armagh NMD Council

The World is Watching as Council Launches 16 New Tourism Experiences

Sixteen new tourism experiences have just been launched in Newry, Mourne and Down thanks to the completion of the Atlantic CultureScape project, adding to the incredible tourism offering already established within the district. The pioneering initiative, which was led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in collaboration with six other global partners, first launched […]

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

Council Congratulates Local High Street Award Winners

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to recognise the success of Murray’s Nearby in Cullyhanna on winning two Gold Awards and the title of Best Convenience Store and Best Deli Categories in the Retail NI Irish News High Street Hero Awards 2022, which took place on Wednesday 17 August at Hinch Distillery. The […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Found Guilty of Four Charges Including Common Assault, Criminal Damage and Possession of a Deadly Weapon

A Newry man has recently been found guilty in court of four charges including common assault, criminal damage and two counts of possession of a deadly weapon. Martin McCabe of Canal Street in Newry pleaded not guilty to the charges in front of him. The victim stated to police that whilst driving long the Armagh […]

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

Action Needed Urgently to Help People in Cost of Living Emergency! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Bank of England forecasts of recession and of inflation hitting 13% emphasises the need for the British government to urgently get to grips with the cost of living emergency.  And he urged the DUP to return to the Executive so ministers are in a position to take […]

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

Brady Calls on British Government to Cut Cost of Fuel!

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has called on the British government to cut the cost of fuel. Speaking on analysis by the RAC that shows Britain and the north have some of the highest petrol and diesel prices across Europe the Newry and Armagh MP said: “The British government needs to cut taxes on petrol […]

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

Council Tackles Dog Fouling in Responsible Dog Ownership Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and raise awareness of ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ in our district. The campaign was previously developed in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, which is an independent charity dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener and more […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

“He was always the joker.” Newry Family to Host a Father Ted Quiz in Memory of Much-Loved Brother

Relatives and friends of local man Jason O’Hanlon are hosting a Father Ted themed Quiz to raise vital funds for local depression charity, AWARE. The event will take place at the Irish National Foresters in Newry on Saturday, 27 August, two days before what would have been Jason’s 37th birthday.  Jason’s sudden passing in December […]

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

Newry Chamber Meet SDLP MLAs on Cost-of-Living Crisis

Newry Chamber members held a meeting with SDLP MLAs, Justin McNulty MLA and Colin McGrath MLA at the ThinkLab, WIN Business Park, Newry on Thursday 11th July 2022. The focus of the meeting was the cost-of-living crisis but discussions also included a range of business challenges and opportunities. This part of a series of meetings […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Monaghan Street Waste Site in Newry Doesn’t Belong to Council!

A derelict site adjacent to both Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City has come under increased criticism lately regarding its current state. The site in question which at one point housed public toilets has been slammed by “community groups” and politicians with recent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take […]