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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

O’Dowd Welcomes Construction Beginning on Narrow Water Bridge

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the move to construction of the Narrow Water Bridge project.  The project will produce a 195m cable-stayed bridge connecting Omeath with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, designed for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian traffic. The Department for Infrastructure has worked closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council over the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Window Smashed at Carney Hall, Newry

Police are appealing for information following criminal damage of a vehicle in which a rear passenger window has been smashed. This happened in the vicinity of Carney Hall, Newry between 1430 on Thursday 30th May at 1230 on Friday 31st May 24. If anyone has any information regarding the incident please contact Police on 101 […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Beauty Businesses Announced as Finalists for Excellence Awards

A host of beauty businesses operating in Newry have been listed as finalists for the 2024 NI Beauty Excellence Awards, taking place in the Crowne Plaza in Belfast on Saturday, 15th June 2024.  The Awards recognise and celebrate the success and achievements of the aesthetics, beauty and hair industries across Northern Ireland. This year marks the […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Remarkable SRC Marketing Team Win Two Marketing Awards

The Marketing and Communications Team at Southern Regional College were thrilled to be the recipients of two marketing awards at the inaugural Remarkable Marketing Awards 2024 on Friday 31st May at Belfast Europa Hotel.  The team were finalists and ultimate winners in the categories ‘Education and Training’ and ‘Large Marketing Team’. This year’s awards focused […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Enterprise Train Service Plan Welcomed by Kimmins

Plans by the Enterprise Train Service to provide an hourly Dublin to Belfast  service on Mondays to Saturdays have been welcomed by Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins. The Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin elected representative said,  “I welcome the  plans from Translink to expand and improve the rail services for the people of Newry. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry, Mourne and Down Chair

The SDLP has selected councillor Pete Byrne as the next Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Councillor Byrne will take up the position at a council meeting on Monday night. He will be the first LGBT+ chair of the council. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said: “Throughout his time in politics Pete Byrne has […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police In Newry Attend Sudden Death

Police in Newry received a report of a sudden death at an address in Sandys Street on Sunday 2nd June. A post mortem is to be held in due course to establish the cause of death.  Enquiries are ongoing, and there are no further details at this stage.   ENDS

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

New Council Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Appointed at Annual General Meeting

Councillor Pete Byrne (SDLP) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Monday 3 June 2024. Cllr David Lee-Surginor (Alliance) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In his inaugural speech, Cllr Byrne said championing inclusion would play an important part of his year as […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police In Newry Appeal for Information and Witnesses Following Two Burglaries

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following two reported burglaries in the district on Friday, 31st May. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers received a report that a burglary had taken place in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry at some point between 9.00am and 12.50pm, when the resident was not present. “Entry […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cash and Jewellery Stolen From Elderly Couple In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a burglary that happened in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry between 09:00am and 12:50pm today. The victims were an elderly couple; their house was ransacked and a large quantity of cash and jewellery was stolen as well as other items that were of deep personal value to them. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Next Stage of Warrenpoint Front Shore Public Realm Works to Commence

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has announced the commencement of the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore. Following the completion of the promenade, beach and Marine Parade sections in mid-2023 by contractors, Gibson Banbridge, the next phase of works will centre on […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Protected Bird Shot In Newry

Police are investigating and issuing an appeal for information after a Red Kite bird was found injured in the vicinity of Cullion Road in Newry, on Saturday, 20th April. The bird was later taken to a local veterinary clinic for treatment at the time, but, we are sad to report, due to its injuries being […]