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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

50 New Medical Places Great News For Aspiring Doctors – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said confirmation that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University is exciting news for aspiring doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is fantastic news that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University, with the first 25 students starting […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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

Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Care Package Backlog – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that urgent action is needed to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for a domiciliary care package.  The Sinn Féin health spokesperson was reacting to news that over 700 patients in the Southern Trust area were waiting for care packages. Liz said: “The news that over 700 patients […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

More Help Needed to Support Carers – Kimmins 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said more help is needed to support carers and in particular female carers, some of whom are being forced to quit their jobs to look after sick or disabled loved ones. Reacting to a new report from Carers NI and the Women’s Regional Consortium, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson […]

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Community Education Government Politics Stormont

Transformation of Special Educational Needs Essential – Givan

Education Minister Paul Givan has reaffirmed his commitment to transform the existing Special Educational Needs system in Northern Ireland. The Minister has emphasised the need for a system that consistently delivers for children and young people with Special Educational Needs through the provision of high quality and cost-effective services. The Minister said: “I was humbled to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Update on Newry Health Hub

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Newry Health Hub is to be completed in March 2027. The Newry and Armagh MLA, and chair of the Assembly Health Committee said: “I welcome that we now have a completion date for the Newry Health Hub project. “This has been a project that Sinn […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Praises GPs For Commitment to Student Training

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked GPs across Northern Ireland for their commitment to medical student training. Placements provided by General Practitioners are enabling medical students to gain valuable experience in the front line of Primary Care. The Department of Health has been working closely with Queen’s University Belfast to increase the percentage of time […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Destination Industry Day and Networking Event a Resounding Success

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch. This year’s focus was on sustainable tourism and learning more about the newly designated Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.  The event attracted a diverse range of tourism industry professionals and […]

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Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Byrne Welcomes Investment In All-Island Rail

SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 24 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 12 10 2 0 33 10 23 32 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 0 18 Rossowen 14 5 3 6 27 28 -1 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24/2/24

FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP QTR-FINAL – SAT 24 FEBRUARY – KICK OFF 1.30 pm  Coalisland Athletic  1  v   2  Cleary Celtic at Gortgonis Playing Fields, Coalisland PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Newry Celtic      1   v   0  Camlough Rovers  at Artie Green Park Rossowen           4   v  3  Archview United  at Kilbroney Park    Villa Rovers         […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Peadar Cowan

Cowan, Peader – R.I.P.  Late of 58 Dominic Street, Newry.  23rd February 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.   Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Derek, Linda, Colin, Stephen, Kathy and the late Peader. Peader’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry this evening (Saturday 24th February) […]