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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Minister Kimmins Thanks Members of Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) For Facilitating Disability Equality Training

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked members of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) for facilitating Disability Equality Training for the Department’s senior management team. Liz Kimmins said: “There is a lot of good work ongoing across both the Department for Infrastructure and Translink in this space but there is always room to do more. […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Urgent Action Needed to Address Parking Pressures at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Hospitals

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for immediate and coordinated action from both the Department of Health and the Department for Infrastructure to address the ongoing lack of car parking at Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital, warning that current capacity is failing patients, visitors, and frontline staff. In a series of Assembly Questions, […]

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Armagh Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Courts Clear on Sean Brown Inquiry

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a Court of Appeal decision to affirm a High Court ruling that the UK Government must hold a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. Mr. McNulty and SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone attended court with the Brown family on Friday. UK Secretary of […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Castlewellan Peace Maze Benefits from Inaugural Cross-Border Horticultural Student Visit

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome horticulture teachers and students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc College of Horticulture (Teagasc), Dublin, to Castlewellan Forest Park on Wednesday 30 April. The group of 30 students and staff worked in mixed teams alongside park staff to carry […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Calls for Urgent Action on Cross-Border Healthcare Support as Public Desperation Grows

Newry & Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Minister of Health to provide an urgent update on the reintroduction of the Cross-Border Reimbursement Scheme amid a surge in public enquiries from individuals facing unacceptable waits for NHS surgical treatment. Mr. McNulty, who has tabled an urgent Written Assembly Question pressing the Minister […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Cashless Society Is Dangerous for Working Class

Commenting on the blackouts that took place in Spain and Portugal Nicola Grant Workers Party representative said this major event should serve as a warning to working class people about the dangers inherent in a cashless society. The blackouts flagged up the profound consequences of being reliant on technology to access goods and service. Nicola […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Kingsmill Report Finds RUC Investigation Into Massacre ‘Entirely Inadequate’

Police Service of Northern Ireland response to the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland public statement on Kingsmill. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “First and foremost our thoughts today are with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in this awful attack.  I want to acknowledge the pain and suffering that they all […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

King In as Newry City First Team Manager

Newry City AFC are pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart King as First Team Manager. Stuart comes with a wealth of experience both as a player and as a manager, we trust he will be an excellent fit at The Showgrounds. Stuart commented “I am delighted to be at The Showgrounds, it’s been going […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Attempted Robbery at Monaghan Street Casino With Knife

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in Newry on Sunday evening, 27th April. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “At approximately 9.55pm, a man aged in his mid-20s entered a casino in the Monaghan Street area of the city, armed with a blade. “He confronted a staff member with the blade and demanded […]

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

Camlough Mobile Phone Coverage Improves

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy  has said that access to  O2 mobile phone coverage in Camlough is now in operation. The local Councillor said he fully expects other networks to be accessible shortly. Welcoming the development , the Sinn Féin elected representative stated that access to mobile phone coverage was essential for […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Mary McManus

McManus (Newry/Warrenpoint) 26th April 2025, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital in the presence of her loving family after a long illness, Mary, dearly loved wife of Dominic Bradley, loving mother of Christopher, much-loved sister of Gerry and beloved daughter of the late Maureen and Patrick McManus. 27, Ashton Heights, Newry and formerly of Warrenpoint. Ar […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Every Person Has The Power To Be A Light Against The Dark’

The Bessbrook/Camlough annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 10th May Derramore Forest Park.  The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk, part of a series of similar events  which take place all over Ireland helps to bring more awareness to mental health, fight suicide and also remember loved ones lost to suicide.  […]