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Rockstar Baby Launches Popular Windbreaker Jackets

Newry based business Rockstar Baby has launched its new windbreaker jackets. The local fashion company continues to go from strength to strength. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new windbreaker jackets, just in time for the season! Crafted with the perfect blend of style and […]

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Hyrox Ceda Newry Announces Opening Date

Hyrox Ceda Newry is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Centre on June 10th, 2024. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Paul McKeown: “Get ready to elevate your fitness in our state-of-the-art facility, designed to cater to all fitness enthusiasts, from beginners, and footballers to seasoned athletes. Our […]

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Man Sadly Dies Following Poyntzpass RTC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man aged in his 60s has sadly died following a road traffic collision on the Newry Road, Poyntzpass, yesterday evening, Friday 24th May. Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers received and responded to a report of […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Construction Students Build a Bright Future at SkillBuild NI Regional Competition

Students from Southern Regional College took part in The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) annual SkillBuild NI Regional Competition 2024 competition at South West College Technology and Skills Centre, Enniskillen. The competition is designed to test skills, technique, ability within tight timeframes, and identifies the top performers in 12 different trade areas within […]

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Southern Regional College, QUB and LMETB Join Forces to Develop and Advance Manufacturing Skills

In a significant move towards promoting high level advanced manufacturing skills and apprenticeship training across the whole of Ireland, Southern Regional College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to develop and provide advanced manufacturing training interventions.  A Memorandum of Understanding between LMETB and […]

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Community Partners Organise Free Information Event to Highlight Impact of Vaping on Young People

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s District Electoral Area Co-Ordinators, in partnership with the Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Downpatrick Neighbourhood Policing Team and Lisburn YMCA have organised an information evening for parents/guardians who are concerned about the impact of children smoking vapes. The event which is free of charge will take place on […]

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Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Council Launches New Online Bin Collection Calendar For 2024/25

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2024/25 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. The new bin calendar schedule can be easily accessed and downloaded from the Council website: […]

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McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]

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Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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“The Only Route to Lasting Peace In Middle East Lies With a Free, Independent and Sovereign Palestinian State” – King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has described the announcement that Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine, ten years after the adoption of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion to that effect, as a historic moment for Ireland and Palestine. The Newry City Councillor said, “The announcement that Ireland will formally recognise Palestine next Tuesday […]

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Cllr’s Helicopter Quip Causes Newry Chamber Laughter

By Donal McMahon A SDLP councillor has quipped that he had a Justin McNulty MLA type helicopter ready to fly him 30 miles from Downpatrick to Newry in 20mins. Slieve Gullion rep, Pete Bryne was in the Downshire civic chamber attending a Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) committee meeting on Thursday night (May […]