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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Detectives Appealing For Information and Witnesses Following Burglary In Newcastle

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Petition Appears Online for Camlough Super Cop

A petition has appeared online in support of the police officer involved in All Ireland final celebrations in Camlough. The petition reads: 28th July 2024 seen the day that Armagh GAA won the All-Ireland SFC to lift the same maguire for the first time since 2002. The community of Camlough and wider South Armagh were […]

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

Police In Camlough Demonstrated Leadership – Feehan

Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh

Cusher Councillor Appeals For Calm and Vigilance Around Orange Halls

Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann

TUV Raise Incident at Lurgan PSNI Station Following GAA Final

TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has written to the Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final I write to inquire as to what action is being taken following the erection of Armagh GAA flags on Lurgan PSNI station following the GAA final on Sunday. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Lorries Painted In Armagh GAA Colours Burned Following All Ireland Win

Police received reports of two vehicles on fire in the Armagh area in the early hours of this morning, Monday 29th July. At approximately 1.35am a report was received of a lorry on fire in the Markethill Road area. A short time later, at approximately 2.25am, a report was received of a car on fire […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: TUV lodge Ombudsman Complaint After PSNI Conduct Following GAA Final

TUV Leader Jim Allister is not happy followng a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP: “I will be contacting the Police Ombudsman and the Chief Constable following a disgraceful display by officers in a marked PSNI car tonight in Camlough. “They can […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: Police Investigate Viral Video

The PSNI has commenced an investigation following a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett, said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media of our officers, driving Police Service of Northern Ireland vehicles, taking part in celebrations following Armagh […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Detectives Continue to Investigate Firearms-Related Report In Downpatrick

Detectives are continuing to investigate a recent firearms-related report in Downpatrick. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 3.45pm on Saturday, 20th July of a shooting at a bowling club in the Owenbeg Avenue area of Downpatrick. “It was reported a man, aged in his 40s, and a teenage girl sustained injuries […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Illegal Encampment at City Centre Public Park Site

By Donal McMahon An alleged illegal encampment has taken place at a Newry city centre site earmarked for a multi-million pound public park development. A number of camper vans and other vehicles have been parked up in Albert Basin as early as Monday this week. The site, which is due to undergo a £16m investment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man In Court Over Gun and Ammo Seizure

A man from Newry and a man from County Louth have appeared in court in connection with the seizure of 18 firearms and more than 900 rounds of ammunition. The seizure happened on Friday in Ardee in County Louth. Mark McCourt, 33, from Edencrieve in Newry, and 27-year-old Conor O’Brian, from Kilpatrick, Ardee, both appeared […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Upper Bann

Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]