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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 23/3/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 23 MARCH 2024 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY)  BESSBROOK CUP 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Church Street    0     v   1  Ballybot United  at Willie Davis Park Newry Celtic      4     v   1  Camlough Rovers at Artie Green Park Villa Rovers        2    v    1  Rossowen  at Jennings Park No.1  (AET)   DIVISION […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Remains Hopeful of Successful Outcome on Nursing Pay Talks

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she was ‘hopeful’ a successful outcome can be found in talks between the Department of Health and the Royal College of Nursing on pay after other health unions have agreed a pay offer. The party’s health spokesperson said: “I welcome the announcement from health unions that they have reached […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Ambulance Wait Time for Crash Victims Extremely Concerning – Magennis

Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has raised concerns over ambulance cover and response times after two crash victims were left waiting for over an hour and a half for an ambulance yesterday. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Two men were left injured, one seriously and in need of urgent medical treatment yesterday following a traffic […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

£1,700 Contribution to Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital

The Southern Trust extends heartfelt appreciation to the McMullen Family from Armagh for their generous £1,700 contribution to the Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital. Their son, Phillip, a dialysis patient at the unit, inspired the donation, which was raised during a recent Murder Mystery event. Pictured Staff Nurse Josco Phillip McMullen Staff Nurse Biji […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Off-Street Car Parking Provider Appointed by Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has agreed a new contract with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within our 39 Off-Street car parks, this will commence on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic […]

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Council Must Communicate Clearly with Staff and Users of Newry Swimming Pool – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said the council must quickly and clearly communicate with the staff and users of Newry Leisure Centre  following confirmation the pool will be closed for 6 months for repairs The Newry City councillor said: “It is absolutely essential that the council moves quickly to make contact with staff and users […]

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Newry City Park Integrated Consultancy Team Appointed

Newry City Park plans have taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team. Tetra Tech has been appointed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and as the Integrated Consultancy Team their role will be to take the project through detailed design, planning approval, contractor appointment and delivery on site […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council Wants Local Business to Pay Back Flood Grant Money

A Newry business who has been closed for more than five months due to flood damage has been asked to repay the £7,500 flooding grant given to her by Newry, Mourne and Down District council. Loretta Gallagher’s textile business operates on the first floor of a building at Sugar House Quay. She told UTV that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Burglary at House In Castlekeele Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down are appealing for information and witnesses following an overnight burglary at a house in Newry. Officers received a report on Monday, 18th March around 1.30am that a house in the Castlekeele area had been ransacked. Entry was gained by smashing a glass patio door to the back of the house. […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Swimming Pool Closed for 6 Months as Major Works Begin

A major programme of works at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee on Tuesday 19 March. Essential works to address issues relating to the hydraulic system of the pool’s moving floor and the replacement of pool tiles will now commence. The […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Local Man Will Run Belfast Marathon To Raise Funds For Cuan Mhuire (Sr Consilios)

On the 29th June 1984 Kerry born Sisters of Mercy Nun, Sr Consilio Fitzgerald opened Cuan Mhuire Addiction Centre in Northern Ireland  on the Armagh Road in Newry.  In the forty years since the Cuan Mhuire Centre in Newry, has supported individuals and their families through the turmoil of addiction. Sr Consilio and her committed […]

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Newry Arts Festival Returns Bigger and Better in 2024

Newry Arts Festival, now in its third year, specialises in bringing an array of renowned acts, original work and innovating talks to the city of Newry.  This year’s festival will run over Easter week between 1-7 April, offering a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity through a programme of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama in […]