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Reopening Date Confirmed for Newry Leisure Centre Pool

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that Newry Leisure Centre Pool will reopen on 12 March following the completion of major refurbishment works. The main pool, learner pool, wet side play area and health suite have all been upgraded, with the extensive works including a complete replacement of all tiles in […]

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Newry: Council Refuse to Share Green Energy Report

By Donal McMahon A NI council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Newry,Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee officer say they are “not permitted” to provide findings on the use of solar panels with other local authorities. A motion to engage […]

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McNulty: Geo-Blocking of Our National Games Must Stop

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for an end of the geo-blocking of RTÉ programming in the North. Geo-blocking refers to the inability of many viewers in the north of Ireland to access RTÉ’s coverage of Irish sporting events due to rights restrictions. Mr. McNulty said:   “The continued unavailability of RTÉ programming, […]

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Grant: We Need An Equality Impact Assessment on Daisy Hill

“Thursday 27th February 2025 Daisy Hill and other Rural hospitals and health facilities will be the losers in a Three tier Hospital system, We must have a Equality impact Assessment carried out.” Nicola Grant commenting on the Workers Party response to to “Hospitals -Creating A Network for Better Outcomes” said the Workers Party has made it […]

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PLAYR-FIT Announces Southern Area Hospice as New Charity Partner

Newry-based teamwear company, PLAYR-FIT, is excited to announce Southern Area Hospice as its new charity partner for the next three years. As part of this collaboration, all major fundraising activities will benefit the Hospice, continuing the company’s commitment to supporting local causes. This announcement follows a successful three-year partnership with PIPS Hope and Support, which […]

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Newry: Data Concerns Over Park and Ride Plans

By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]

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McNulty:  Fixed Bridge Would Be A “Spectacular Own Goal”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that proceeding with a fixed bridge across Newry Canal would be a “spectacular own goal.” Mr. McNulty was speaking at Stormont on the Department for Infrastructure’s proposal to construct a fixed bridge across Newry Canal as part of the Southern Relief Road project.  He pressed the […]

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Newry: Public In The Dark Over Solar Bins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is keeping the public in the dark over plans for new solar bins. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) closed the door to the  chamber with no reports opened to ratepayers at its recent environment committee. The secret discussion on the business case, 15 years behind the […]

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Grant : We Need to Maximise Newry’s Potential In Belfast to Dublin Rail Boom!

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative commenting on the new hourly Belfast to Dublin train service said we should now be planning for how to maximize Newry’s potential in the Belfast to Dublin rail boom. Nicola said the Workers Party is calling for a detailed breakdown of passenger data to determine how many travelers are stopping […]

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McNulty Backs Striking Irish Language Groups

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pledged his support to groups across Ireland taking half-day strike action to call for fair investment in the Irish language. He was speaking ahead of the action on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty also welcomed the confirmation the UK Government would repeal a 300-year-old ban on the Irish language […]

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Grant Calls For Newry Council to Release Green Energy Report

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon Newry Mourne and Down District Council to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources. The council claiming that the report is commercially sensitive beggars’ belief she says Nicola continued the council has agreed to engage in forums to share information yet refuse to […]

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Chairperson Welcomes Continued Support of Newry Chamber Music

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed renewal of the Council’s partnership with Newry Chamber Music. Formed by artistic director Joanne Quigley McParland and her brother David Quigley in 2004, Newry Chamber Music aim to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. The group presents up […]