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Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Knife Taken to Woman’s Throat During Multiple Robberies In City

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a number of burglaries at properties in the city this morning, Monday 17th June. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Shortly before 6am, it was reported that entry had been gained to a house in the Armagh Road area, and car keys and […]

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Council Launches Be Active Summer Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of this years Be Active Summer Programme for 2024. The fun filled programme is now open for bookings and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer months. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years For Robbery and Burglary

34 year old Shane Osborne was convicted on 8th February 2024 at Newry Crown Court in relation to two robberies and two burglaries which occurred in Newry between August 2022 and January 2023. He was duly sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday 19th June 2024) and will serve three years in prison and four and a half […]

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The Death Has Occurred of Rose Kane

Kane, Rose (Rose-Marie) – R.I.P.  Late of 18 Newtown Road, Cloughoge, Newry and Blackpool.  Passed away 5th June 2024.  Beloved  daughter of Ann and the late Owen Kane and loving sister of Anne, Madeleine, Danny, Geraldine and the late Kathleen – R.I.P. Rose’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, 18 Forkhill Road, […]

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Newry Beauty Businesses Celebrate Success at Prestigious Award Ceremony

Two beauty businesses in Newry have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Newry to scoop up prizes were The Skin Health Clinic for Specialist Salon or Clinic of the Year and New You Dental & Aesthetics Clinic for Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year. Thirty […]

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Grassroots Soccer Clubs In Newry Deserve First-Class Facilities’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said grassroots soccer clubs in Newry need more investment to ensure children and young people can avail of first-class sports facilities in the area. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly directly with the minister, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “For too long our local grassroots soccer […]

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Newry: Pool Attendance Targets Not Readjusted Despite 6 Month Closure

By Donal McMahon Concerns have been raised that new council improvement targets for attendance at Newry swimming pool have not been readjusted despite its closure for an estimated six months. The figures were released this week at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee. The local authority has projected almost […]

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Jersey Developed for Local Charity Caring Coins

Newry based Caring Coins has released a new jersey to raise awareness of the popular local charity and also raise some much needed funds. The jersey was created by local business Playr Fit and sponsored by local news website Clanrye News and Sport. Speaking to Clanrye News from Caring Coins Kerri Havern: “Thank you so […]

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Newry Businessman Fined For Submitting False Test Results

A businessman who submitted fraudulent test results for 17 discharge consent applications has been fined a total of £4,250, plus a £15 Offenders Levy, at Newry Magistrates’ Court. The court heard that in November 2020, NIEA checks on the various applications submitted by Bernard Owen McKevitt (50) from Kellys Road, Newry, contained identical results for what […]

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Hyrox Ceda Newry Offers FREE Trial

Be among the first to experience the brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Center in Newry with a FREE trial week!⁣ Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport, Paul McKeown: ⁣”From Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st, we offer an exclusive opportunity to try out our amazing classes before committing to a membership.⁣ ⁣𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – […]

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Southern Trust success at RCN Nursing Awards

A number of Southern Trust nurses have been recognised at the (RCN) Royal College of Nursing Awards. The ceremony took place on Thursday 13th June 2023 at the Culloden Hotel in Holywood. The event, which recognises and rewards excellence in the nursing profession, has been taking place since 1997. Edith Donnelly, one of our Advanced Nurse […]