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McNulty: Objections to Sean Brown Inquiry Must End

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the UK Government to end their objections to a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal ruled the government’s refusal to hold an inquiry unlawful on Thursday. Mr McNulty said it was disgraceful that the Brown family had faced so many […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Police Ask Public to Help Prevent Wildfires

As the another weekend of dry and fine weather lies ahead police in Newry, Mourne and Down are encouraging people to enjoy our local beauty spots safely. The advice comes after wildfires in areas of the Mournes in recent weeks. Local officers have been carrying out additional patrols and are now asking the public to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Easter Commemoration 2025

The Republican Party, Saoradh, has announced the details of their 2025 Easter Commemoration in Newry. Speaking from the party’s Newry office, local Saoradh representative Stephen Murney issued a call to all Republicans: “Join Saoradh An Iúir at our annual Easter commemoration in Newry. “On Easter Saturday, we will gather to honour those who made the […]

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Carnbane League Results – 5/4/25

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 5 APRIL 2025 AOH CUP QUARTER FINALS – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballyholland 0 v 2 Cleary Celtic at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic 2 v 3 Cartwheel United at Artie Green Park Rossowen     0 v  5 Camlough Rovers at Kilbroney Park SEAN HAVERN MEMORIAL CUP – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM SECTION A Church Street 3 v 3 Mayobridge at Olympic Park SECTION […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Couple Jailed For Child Cruelty Offences

A couple in their late thirties have been jailed today, 4 April, for serious abuse offences against a very young child.  36 year old Amanda Fulton and 35 year old Christopher Fulton from Newry have both been sentenced today for charges including, causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm, child cruelty and […]

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JMK Solicitors Maintains Number 1 Position as NI’s Top Personal Injury Law Firm For 11th Consecutive Year

JMK Solicitors has once again secured its spot as Northern Ireland’s top personal injury firm, a prestigious title they have held since 2014. According to the latest data from the Compensation Recovery Unit, part of the Department for Communities, JMK was involved in 2,375 personal injury cases last year—more than double the number of cases […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Poyntzpass: Two Ravens Fatally Poisoned

Police in Newry have commenced an investigation after two ravens were confirmed to have been fatally poisoned in Poyntzpass. Testing determined that the birds, which were found in a field in the Drumbanagher Wall area in December, had consumed high levels of the rodenticide Chloralose, and Bendiocarb, an insecticide and concluded this was likely an […]

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Feehan Urges Council to Realise Potential of Newry Canal

SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has urged council to realise the huge potential that exists around Newry Canal. Councillor Feehan is bringing a motion to council on Monday evening calling for the regeneration of the canal. He is proposing council write to councils across Ireland and Britain who have experience developing waterways and to UK, […]

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Employ Me Programme Marks Milestone with 1,700 Participants Supported

Launched in 2022 the Employ Me programme has had a massive impact on community residents within the Newry, Mourne and Down District, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Councils.  At the celebration event on Southern Regional College’s Newry campus on Tuesday 27th March, programme partners and guests came together to celebrate the vast impact of the […]

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Hughes Slams Latest Round of British Government Austerity Cuts

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has slammed the latest round of British government austerity cuts. Speaking after the British Chancellor, in her Spring Statement, announced billions of spending on British militarisation funded by cuts to essential welfare and international aid, Dáire said; “It is astonishing at a time when public services […]

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Conor Murphy to be a Strong Voice for Ireland In Strasbourg

Sinn Féin has nominated its Seanad Leader Conor Murphy to be appointed to the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), based in Strasbourg. PACE, established in 1949, is the oldest international parliamentary assembly comprised of democratically elected representatives. It plays a critical role in upholding human rights, democracy, and […]

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Giant Adventures Await in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion

The Giant Adventures Series is back for 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of immersive tourism events to Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Designed to captivate both visitors and locals, this trio of unforgettable experiences celebrates the region’s rich mythology, music, food and breathtaking landscapes.   The 2025 series kicks off with Wake the Giant […]