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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRJ Newry and Armagh Praise Newry Communities for No 9th of August Bonfires

Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh project would like to congratulate the hard-working community representatives in all Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Newry City who ensured that there were no bonfires on the night of 9th August 2022. Several years ago there were a number of contentious bonfires in some areas. It is generally acknowledged that these bonfires […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Launch 2022 Annual Car Draw

Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to launch their 2022 Annual Car Draw with their ‘Win a Hyundai i10’ competition! This competition will give people the chance to win a Hyundai i10 1.0 SE with one year’s free insurance – all whilst raising vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services.                 Southern Area Hospice are […]

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

Treasury Must Act Now to Support Businesses!

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs. Speaking following a visit to Portaferry where he met James Higginson, proprietor of Captain Jack’s restaurant and takeaway, Conor Murphy said: “I heard first-hand today the detrimental impact the removal of VAT reduction is having for small businesses in the […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Study Reveals Newry As One Of The UK’s Most Musically Inclined Cities

New analysis of online search data shows more of Newry’s population are looking to learn a musical instrument than almost any other city in the UK… The UK has produced some of the biggest names in music over the decades, with big stars and amazing musical talent coming from all over the country. Now, a […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

15 Year Old Girl Attacked in Newry While Walking Home

Police in Newry received a report of an assault in the Clanrye Park area on Saturday 6th August. It was reported that a teenage girl was assaulted shortly after 10pm as she walked in an alleyway in the area. The girl sustained cuts and bruising and was taken to hospital following the incident for treatment. […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Firmus Energy Brings Let’s Save Energy Roadshow to Newry

Firmus energy Roadshow aimed at helping Newry Households Save Energy firmus energy are holding A series of events in the Newry area over the coming weeks aimed at supporting local households manage their energy consumption and save money. The drop-in events will take place at the Mourne Country Hotel between 10am – 2pm over three […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Iúr Cinn Fleadh Returns to Newry This Month

By Columba O’Hare Tide of family fun will flow through Newry this Bank HolidayA fun-filled family festival for all ages – that’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh – Newry’s annual traditional Irish music and community extravaganza. Having pulled through the pandemic, this Newry 2020 event bounces back on August Bank Holiday weekend. From 25-29 August, concerts, comedy and creativity […]

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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Armagh Business Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

McKeevers Chemists Scoops Major Award

Local pharmacy group McKeevers Chemists have scooped up the Community Pharmacy Covid Champions of the Year Award at a recent gala ceremony in Belfast. McKeevers Chemists are fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing community-based pharmacy groups with stores across Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. Reacting to the award, […]

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

Make It Local: Council Invites Local Businesses to Engage in a Promotional Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has urged independent businesses from across the district to register their interest in the Council’s ‘Make It Local’ campaign.  The Council has issued a call for businesses, operating either instore and/or online, to submit an expression of interest where businesses will be considered to feature in ‘Make It Local’ […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Lobbies ESB on ‘Fiveways’ EV Chargers

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA is responding to electric vehicle owner concerns over a lack of fast charging infrastructure and specific queries about the charging point at ‘Fiveways’ in Newry. Mr Irwin said there is a distinct lack of fast charging infrastructure generally in Northern Ireland which needs to be addressed and […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Children in Newry, Mourne and Down Enjoy a Summer of Play

Children across Newry, Mourne and Down have been enjoying a summer of play at free outdoor play sessions running in seven locations throughout July and August. The summer programme, which is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), offers local children aged 4 to 11 years […]