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Education Newry

McNulty: Cost of School Uniforms Must Be Addressed  

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the spiralling costs of school uniforms to parents across the North must be addressed.  He was speaking after the Assembly’s Education Committee received a briefing on the huge difference in support available to parents in Britain compared with the North.  A Department of Education review into […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Sentenced to 22 Years For Brian Phelan Murder

By Paul Higgins A kidnapper turned evil knife killer was today (Fri) ordered to serve at least 22 years of his life sentence for the murder of the “much loved” Brian Phelan.  At Newry Crown Court Judge Gordon Kerr QC told remorseless killer Daniel Carroll, who still maintains his innocence, given the fact that he […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Rathfriland Road, Newry Collision

Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Rathfriland Road, Newry on Saturday 4th December. It was reported that a silver coloured Seat Toledo and a gold Volkswagen Golf were in collision near the junction with the Glenvale Road at around 5.50pm. Four people were taken to hospital following the […]

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Education Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Ministerial Visit to St. Joseph’s

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the recent visit of the education minister to St. Joseph’s high school in Newry. Speaking after the meeting Liz said: “I have been working with the management of the school now for a number of months in trying  to secure essential works to upgrade the facilities on […]

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Community Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Additional Greenway Funding 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed additional funding for Greenways across the north.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “I welcome an additional £2 million for Councils to assist them with active travel schemes and greenway projects.  “I’m also delighted that this includes money for a number of greenways within the Newry area.  “Sinn […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

City Park Being Closer Is Tribute to Work of Campaigners – Coade

A city park for Newry moving a step closer is tribute to the hard work of campaigners, Alliance Newry and Armagh spokesperson Jackie Coade has said. Ms Coade said the proposal for £16.2 million to be provided towards creation of the Albert Basin Park was a move in the right direction. It is part of […]

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Community Newry

Newry IRPWA Hold Christmas Tree Vigil

Despite dismal weather conditions Revolutionary Republicans in Newry held their annual Christmas tree vigil for Republican Prisoners in the centre of the town on Wednesday evening [8th Dec]. Speaking after the event former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “Members of the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association [IRPWA], Saoradh and Éistigí activists took part in the […]

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Community Infrastructure Newry

Minister Hargey Welcomes Completion of Newry Public Realm Scheme

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the improvements to Newry city centre as a result of a £2.2m investment. Parts of Hill Street, O’Hagan Street, Mill Street and St Colmans Park in Newry have just received an upgrade as part of a new public realm scheme. Minister Hargey said: “This £2.2m investment has been a welcome […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

Sinn Féin Welcome £16.3 Million for Newry City Park

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the news that Finance Minister Conor Murphy has approved £16.3 million for the Newry City Park in the proposed executive budget. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “Today, Sinn Féin Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has approved proposals for a £16 million investment to develop a 15-acre city park at the […]

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Armagh Community Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty: Hargey Is Failing the Homeless!

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has said Sinn Féin Minister Deirdre Hargey is failing the homeless and urged her to get to grips with the housing crisis.   He was speaking after the Department for Communities published its housing bulletin for July-September 2021.   It showed 4,026 households presenting as homeless during that period, with building […]

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Business Newry

Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Hits the Quays

Newry based business Alexandria’s baby boutique has set up shop at the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Open for business every weekend showcasing the very best clothes for babies and children. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola Grant said: “We are absolutely delighted to set up a stall in the Quays shopping centre in […]

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Business Newry

WIN a £500 Voucher and £500 Cash for the Quays, Newry

Be in with a chance to win a £500 Voucher to shop at the Quays Shopping Centre, Newry and £500 Cash!  To enter: Purchase a £4.99 ticket for a chance to make this Christmas even better.  You can get your tickets here: Boss Competitions proudly support Action for Children and SVP local charities in Down.