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McNulty Highlights Derramore Woods as a “Hidden Gem” and Calls for Action on Key Issues

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has described Derramore Woods as one of the local area’s “hidden gems,” following a productive meeting with Maddy Dunlop of the National Trust to discuss key concerns affecting the wooded park. Following the meeting, McNulty has raised several issues that need urgent attention to ensure the long-term protection and enjoyment of […]

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Chamber Discusses Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at Killeavy Castle Estate

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at […]

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McNulty Calls for Road Safety Upgrades at St. Teresa’s, Tullyherron

Following a productive meeting with the Principal of St. Teresa’s Primary School in Tullyherron, SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and staff at the school by addressing ongoing road safety concerns. “I am deeply concerned about the safety risks posed by the current […]

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Showcase Your Job Opportunities at the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event is hosted by the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with Cross Border […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Sexual Assault and Attempted Rape Charges

A Newry man will appear in court on the 15th of May in relation to separate counts of attempted rape and Class A drug offences. Appearing before a sitting of Newry Crown Court was Nathan Denvior Larkin (34) with an address given as Fort Street, Banbridge. Larkin faces charges of possession of a Class A drug […]

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Entries Open for 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards

Entries for the Greater Newry Business Awards are NOW OPEN. This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game. The Greater Newry Business Awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception […]

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Newry Delegation Engages Birmingham City Council on Canal Regeneration

A Newry delegation, including SDLP councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn, Alliance Party councillor Helena Young, and Jimmy Crossey from the Newry Maritime Association, has held an online meeting with Birmingham City Council officials to explore how lessons from the regeneration of Birmingham’s canal network could be applied to Newry. The meeting focused on the […]

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Senator Conor Murphy Nominated to Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee

Sinn Féin Seanad Leader, Senator Conor Murphy, has been nominated to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. As a lead negotiator since the 1998 Agreement, Senator Murphy has dedicated nearly three decades to advancing its principles and ensuring their implementation. Speaking at Leinster House, he said: “I look forward […]

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All Ireland GAA Winner Appears In Court Charged With Sex Assault

By Paul Higgins Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent appeared in court today (tues) accused of sexual assault.  Appearing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, the 30-year-old was charged with four offences all alleged to have been committed against a single complainant on 17 November last year.  Nugent, from the Cullyhanna Road […]

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Newry’s Around Noon Eyes a Bigger Bite of Market With New Multi-Million-Pound Slough Facility

Food-to-go manufacturer officially opens its fifth manufacturing site at Slough Trading Estate Food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon, one of the UK’s fastest growing food groups, has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility at Slough Trading Estate following continued strong business performance throughout 2024. Located close to London Heathrow, the new 30,000 sq ft factory becomes the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Fugitive Driver Crashes Into Cop Car After 10 Years on the Run

By Paul Higgins A Co. Down man who had been evading police for more than a decade appeared in court today (sat) charged with dangerous driving after he caused up to £15,000 of damage to a police interceptor vehicle.  Standing in the dock of Lisburn Magistrates Court 38-year-old Emmet McGuigan confirmed he understood the seven […]

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Young Adults Shine and Celebrate Ireland’s Fossil Heritage with Local School Children

One of the best ways for children to learn is from their peers, and the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Team saw this in action recently when they were on the road delivering interactive workshops about Ireland’s Fossil Heritage. Developed by The University College Cork, the workshops explored how fossils are formed, Ireland’s ancient timeline and […]