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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Partners with St Mark’s High School to Develop New Multi-Sports Hub In Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district. The project aligns with the Council’s Sports Facility Strategy Review (2022), which identified the need […]

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

Chairperson Councillor Philip Campbell Names Charities for His 2025–2026 Term of Office

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, is delighted to announce the two charities he will be supporting throughout his term of office for 2025–2026, The Laurence Trust and the Head Injury Support. Chairperson, Councillor Campbell recently met with representatives of both organisations to learn more about the vital work they undertake […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Pantomime Celebrates 50 Years of Magic, Laughter, and Community Spirit

This year marks a golden milestone for one of Newry’s most beloved traditions. The Newry Pantomime is celebrating 50 years of bringing joy, laughter and spectacular performances to generations of audiences. Since beginning in 1976, the Newry Pantomime has grown into a cherished cultural event that unites families, friends and community members every festive season. […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Green Light for Newry Music Festival

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Economy, Regeneration & Tourism Committee to give the green light to an annual music festival for Newry. Ms Kimmins said: “This is very welcome progress following our Sinn Féin team working with council officials and local events operators to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Cannabis Factory Found After Report of Hostile Male In Shop

Newry Local Policing Team C Section received a report of a hostile male in a local shop, possibly in possession of a weapon. Officers responded swiftly and located the male in the Talbot Street area. The “weapon” turned out to be a mallet, but that was only the beginning of the incident. Due to the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Pet Dog Dead In Petrol Bomb Attack As 50 Yr Old Sustains Burn Injuries

Detectives are investigating a petrol bomb attack on a house in Newry in the early hours of today, Wednesday 14th January, which injured residents. It was reported around 2.20am that a suspected petrol bomb had been thrown through the living room window of a house in Clonmore in the Armagh Road area of the city.  […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Welcomes Funding for Three Greenways in Newry, Mourne and Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of funding from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to carry out feasibility work on three new Greenways across the district. The funding was announced this week by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins as part of the Department’s continued support for councils to develop active travel and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Major £800,000 Investment Delivers Real Boost for Newry – Harte

Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the announcement of over £800,000 in public realm and road improvements for Newry by the Departments for Communities and Infrastructure. Speaking after the joint announcement, Councillor Harte described the scheme as a major delivery for Newry and its communities. “We have been lobbying DFI for a number of years for […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Secures Dual Investors In People Success

Southern Regional College as strengthened its position as a peoplecentred, highperforming organisation after being awarded the We Invest in Wellbeing Standard Award for the first time and successfully retaining the We Invest in People Silver Award.   The College first achieved Investors in People (IIP) recognition in 2012 and has sustained its accreditation across every […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 10/01/26

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 – FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 4 – KICK-OFF 1.30 PM Cleary Celtic 4 v 1 Holywood II at Olympic Park, Derrylecka Newry Celtic P v P Ballinamallard Utd Res at Jennings Park No.1 SAT 10 JANUARY 2026 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Action to Deliver Better Outcomes For Women’s Health Is Urgently Needed – Kimmins

A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Mercosur a Serious Threat to Farmers North and South – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]