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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Man Wanted For 1979 Armagh Murder Appears In Dublin Court

Detectives from An Garda Síochána have, Monday 24 June, arrested a 67 year old man in Co Cavan.  He has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh on 24 June 1979, firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. The arrest was made under a Trade and Co-operation Agreement […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Launches Employee & Team Awards To Celebrate Greater Newry’s Greatest

Newry Chamber has announced details of their Employee & Team Awards. Entries are NOW OPEN and businesses and organisations in the Greater Newry Area are encouraged to nominate across the 22 categories. The Awards are open to members and non-members of Newry Chamber, organisations can enter up to a maximum of four categories and the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

‘Business Voice Loud And Clear’ Liz Kimmins MLA

Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said the voice of business was heard “loud and clear” at emergency meeting organised by Newry BID last Wednesday evening. Speaking following the meeting Liz said, “Dozens of businesses attended the Canal Court Hotel, where we heard the key issues that are impacting on our local retailers day and […]

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DAERA Proposals Could Damage Small Farms and Rural Planning – Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has said that small farmers and rural communities could be negatively impacted if DAERA persists with their plans to increase the minimum farm claim size from the current 3 hectares to 5 hectares.   Newry and Armagh Westminster candidate DáireHughes said: “DAERA is proposing to increase the minimum claim size for the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Another Burglary and Hit and Run Results In 60 Yr Old Woman Taken to Hospital

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a report of a burglary and hit-and-run road traffic collision in Newry this morning, Sunday 23rd June. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “We received a report that a white BMW X5 was stolen outside a house in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge. It was reported that the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Security Alert In Monaghan Street, Newry Has Ended

A security alert in the Monaghan Street area of Newry has ended. A suspicious object located in the area this morning, Thursday 20th June, has been declared as a crude yet viable device. Officers attended following the report at around 8.20am, alongside Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who carried out a controlled explosion. The object, which […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Device Left By Criminals to Deliberately Cause Chaos

Newry City Cllr Aidan Mathers has said that those who have caused the ongoing security situation in Monaghan Street  Newry have nothing to offer the community only chaos. The Sinn Féin elected representative said, “This device  left by criminals to deliberately cause chaos and to scare and intimidate. The local community and businesses have been […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Slam Social Housing Vandalism

The Republican Party Saoradh has condemned a recent spate of vandalism that occurred at a new housing development in Newry. The social housing project at Craigmore View has seen windows smashed and machinery damaged by youths in the past couple of weeks. Saoradh representatives have visited the scene and spoke with residents who have relayed […]

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Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Increase In Burglaries In Newry

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a number of recent burglaries in the Newry area. Sergeant Mackin said: “At approximately 5.55am on Monday, 17th June police received a report of a burglary in the Armagh Road area. “The homeowner was woken by their dog barking and found the back door open and a […]

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Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged With Crossmaglen Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 74-year-old Michael McConville in the Annaghmare Road area of Crossmaglen on Saturday evening, 15th June, have charged a 67-year-old man with murder. The man is expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry tomorrow, Thursday 20th June. As is usual […]