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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Operating Enhanced 238 Newry / Belfast Services

Translink has enhanced frequency and capacity on its popular 238 Goldliner coach service between Newry and Belfast – now operating every 20 minutes at key times in the morning and evening peaks, Monday to Friday. Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery Manager, Newry, commented: “This timetable and capacity enhancement is to cater for the increasing demand on our […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Hospital Car Parking Service Information

Patients, visitors and staff are being warned of possible disruption at hospital sites from next week and are advised to leave extra time to get to appointments or when accessing hospital sites. Free hospital parking provision had been passed by the Assembly in 2022, with car parking charges due to end on 12 May 2024. […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down Stormont

£43k Funding Boost for Newry and Mourne

Newry and Mourne is set to benefit from £43k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Newry and Mourne Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).  The money allocated will go towards community safety […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Standing Down as Economy Minister on Medical Grounds

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds. Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds. “Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests. “My colleagues and I all wish Conor […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

St John Bosco Boxing Club Plan For New State of the Art Facility

By Kevin McAteer Did you know St John Bosco is the only club in Newry who doesn’t have their own premises. It’s pretty standard within the boxing community that clubs get three or four hours an evening every night of the week. However currently, the Bosco boxing club can only manage one hour, three nights […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Celebrate Hospitality & Tourism Success

Southern Regional College (SRC) held a memorable evening on Tuesday night at the Graduate Restaurant at Newry East Campus to commemorate a successful year in Hospitality and Tourism. The department’s staff and students have secured a multitude of awards and accomplishments which include gold, silver, and bronze medals at IFEX, finalist recognition in the FutureChef […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Trust Remembrance Service for Babies and Children

The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 19 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Big hearted Caroline Gets Recognition with ‘Hearts In Hospitality Award’

Many will know Caroline Chamber as a lecturer at Southern Regional College.  Having taught students for twenty years this unsung heroine has taken her place in the spotlight with a Hearts in Hospitality Award.  Awarded by Aaron Logan, Northern Ireland Regional Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Caroline was presented with her Award at a […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy to Rest Following Doctors Advice

In a statement on news that Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor pending medical tests, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor to rest pending scheduled medical tests. “He informed the Speaker on Friday that he would not be available to respond to an economy motion […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Damaged on Erskine Street, Newry

On Thursday 18 April 2024, a blue Volvo V40 was parked on Erskine Street, Newry outside the flats across from JP Corry Builders Merchants.  At some time between 1330-1530 hours this car was damaged.  Possibly by someone scratching it with a key or sharp object.  This has caused substantial damage to the vehicle and will […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening at 7pm, Newry Town Hall in response to the beginning of the invasion of Rafah, the last safe refugee in Gaza. See the graphic attached for a promotional image. Marc Mac Seáin made this statement on behalf of Newry IPSC “Millions of people, half […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Investigating Sexual Assault on Train From Dublin Around Newry Area of Journey

Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault which occurred on the Northbound Train from Dublin on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at approximately 1500 hours. This incident is believed to have happened around the Newry area of the journey.  If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could assist Police please phone […]