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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Criminal Damage on Warrenpoint Rd, Newry

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred at the Warrenpoint Road area of Newry. Sergeant Willis said: “On Tuesday 19th July, it was reported to police that damage was caused to outside equipment including flower beds, bins and a swing at premises in the area. The damage is believed to […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Young People Celebrate Irish Language this Year in Irish Language Summer Schemes Across the District

Glacann ár gCathaoirleach, Comhairleoir Michael Savage páirt sa spraoi agus daoine óga ag roinnt agus ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge i mbliana ag scéimeanna samhraidh fud fad an Cheantar. Maireann cuid de na cúrsaí seachtain agus cuid eile coicís, le réimse gníomhaíochtaí spraíúla curtha ar fáil do pháistí ó 4 bliana d’aois go déagóirí. Bíonn deis […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal

Get ready for the event of the summer. Let’s GO QUACKERS! At Newry Canal for the Rubber Duck Race & Family Fun Day!! There is so much planned, it’s guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family!  Some of the fun in store for you:  Rubber Duck Race down the Canal  Fun […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

New British Government Must Prioritise Restoration of Assembly and Executive! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the incoming British government must make the restoration of the Assembly and Executive a priority and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ of democratic institutions and get back to work.  The finance minister and infrastructure minister John O’Dowd are attending a meeting of the British-Irish Council […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Ambassador Circle Launched in Newry to Promote District as a Global Destination for Business Events

Newry Chamber partners with Visit Belfast, Invest NI and Tourism NI to help attract high profile business events to the city Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has joined forces with Visit Belfast, Invest Northern Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland to launch a new ‘Ambassador Circle’ for the Newry, Mourne and Down district, enlisting local […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Talon Security Launches Safety Device

Newry based business Talon Security has launched a new safety device designed to raise the “alarm” if need be. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the company said: “The perfect personal device for lone workers, shop assistants & vulnerable adults.” “The device works on a multi network SIM. Contact can be with […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Savage Concerned After Man Injured in Newry Fight

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair SDLP councillor Michael Savage has expressed his concern after a man was taken to hospital following fighting in Newry. Police attended the incident in The Mall area in the early hours of Monday. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries. Councillor Savage […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Taken to Hospital With Head and Facial Injuries in Newry Assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in the Mall area of Newry in the early hours of Monday, July 18. It was reported shortly before 2.40am that a number of males were fighting in the street. Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and one man, […]

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Business Council Government NMD Council

Council Launches ‘Marketing Matters’ Programme to Support Local Businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, has launched a new business support programme focused on assisting SMEs understand how to promote their business using both digital and traditional marketing techniques. The ‘Marketing Matters’ programme is part of the highly successful NMD Business Growth programme which is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID Runner Up in UK Wide Awards

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) was awarded runner up in the ‘Best Business Support’ category in the recent Town and City Management Industry Awards, hosted by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). Newry BID was shortlisted for its work on the ‘TAP into Newry’ campaign. It was up against stiff competition from significantly larger BIDs […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Cafe “the Velveteen Rabbit” Closes its Doors

Newry based business the Velveteen Rabbit Cafe has closed its doors. The popular city centre cafe took to its social media to thank the public for their amazing support. The cafe has put the rising cost of living at the centre of its reasons for closure. It is the second city centre cafe to close […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

‘Drugs Ruin Lives and Fund Criminal Empires’ – Grant

Workers Party representative Nicola Grant has said that “the recent drugs seizures and subsequent arrests in the Newry and Armagh areas are both welcome and alarming”. “Drugs devestate working class areas. They bring misery and death to local families. They ruin young lives while funding criminal empires.  Drugs, and the criminals who peddle and profit […]