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Children’s Commissioner Visits Speech and Language Therapy Service

The Southern Trust’s Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service has hosted a visit from the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn. The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy community team offers a wide range of support across community clinics and specialist provision in mainstream schools (SPIMS). They support children with a variety […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Arrested In Newry Following Theft With Imitation Firearm and Blade

Police in Newry are appealing for information in relation to a report of a theft in the Monaghan Street area yesterday evening, Thursday 30th May. A Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7.10pm, police received a report that bags, containing cigarettes and cash, had been stolen from a bus. “A short time later, two men aged […]

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Natures Nurse Announces First In a Series of Workshops

Natures Nurse is delighted to announce the first in a series of workshops. This one will take place at the beautiful  Yellow Road Wellbeing Centre and Social Farm in Hilltown from 11am until 3pm on Saturday the 15th June. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “The theme for this workshop is “reconnecting with our native […]

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Newry Based Trio Plan to Take Local Music Scene By Storm

Final Thirteen– An original music Northern Irish trio, energetically infused Metal, Indie and Alt Rock, creating a unique and instantly memorable M’indie Rock experience. The Newry based trio are looking to hit the ground running  and will play their debut gig in The Pavilion, Belfast June 14th. Soni presents The Pavillion and having been the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in Newry & Armagh. Councillor Byrne has served as a councillor since 2016 and runs his own business in the area. Councillor Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been selected by my party colleagues to be the SDLP’s candidate […]

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“Palestinian Recognition Hugely Significant Occasion” – King

Sinn Féin Newry Mourne and Down Councillor Cathal King  has described Ireland recognising the state of Palestine as a ‘hugely significant occasion’ and once again called for a permanent ceasefire. The Sinn Féin elected representative said,  “Today is a hugely significant moment as Dáil Éireann finally recognises the state of Palestine.  On Sunday night, Israeli […]

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

Bessbrook Bus Attack Could Have Had Serious Consequences

Councillor Declan Murphy has said that a recent stone throwing incident involving the Busy Bus in Bessbrook could have had serious consequences. The local Councillor said, “A stone throwing incident yesterday, in Father Cullen Park , Bessbrook, almost led to cancelation of the Busy Bus service from the area.   However are fortunate that the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Sinn Féin Select Dáire Hughes To Contest Westminster Election

Sinn Féin have selected former Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Dáire Hughes, to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Newry and Armagh.  Dáire is from the Meadow in Newry and was educated at St. Patrick’s PS, St. Colman’s College and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast.  A former Shop Steward, Dáire spent years working in the community voluntary sector in Newry […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Warns of Dangers of Knife Crime

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA  Liz Kimmins has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets. Speaking after reports of a stabbing incident in Newry the MLA said: “Two people have been admitted to hospital  as a result of wounds received from a knife attack. Local […]

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Kimmins Welcomes Significant Progress In Cloughogue Traffic Calming Scheme

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has described a recent meeting with DFI officials as a “significant step forward” in the progress of a planned traffic calming scheme for Park View in Cloughogue. Speaking following a meeting organised by Ms Kimmins and her colleague, Cllr Cathal King with residents and DFI officials in Killeavey GAA Club, […]

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TUV Calls Out Dublin Hypocrisy on Migrants and the Border

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called out the Irish Government on their checks on migrants at the border. TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe said: “I was contacted on Tuesday afternoon to be alerted to the fact that a bus had been pulled over shortly after crossing the border near Newry. The bus was boarded by immigration officials […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

40 Yr Old Arrested Following Newry Stabbing

Police have arrested a man following a suspected stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry on Sunday evening, 26th May. Detective Sergeant Bell said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man had entered a snooker and pool hall in the Basin Walk area of the city and an altercation had […]