“Toxic” tone threatens Council strike action
Newry Mourne and Down District Council workers will be balloted on potential industrial action after employees belonging to the four main trade unions called an emergency meeting last week amid claims...
View ArticleSinn Fein councillor struck by meningitis urges students to get vaccinated
Sinn Fein councillor and former NMDDC Chairperson, Naomi Bailie, has spoken of her battle against the deadly bacterial infection, meningitis, and urged students to get vaccinated before the upcoming...
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Forkhill singer/songwriter to support John Spillane in Dundalk Gaol gig
With only a month to go until the mighty Cork man John Spillane brings his show to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 22nd September, Forkhill singer/songwriter Briege Murphy has been announced...
View ArticleÓ Muirí praises ‘trojan work’ of Dungormley Residents Group
Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has commended the hard-working Residents Group of Dungormley and Lir Grove in Newtownhamilton. The group, established in January of this year, has been backed by...
View ArticleCampaign for disability access in Crossmaglen gathers pace
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty says his campaign to ensure the adequate provision of disabled parking bays and full access to services for those with restricted mobility in...
View ArticleConcerns raised over Power NI price surge
Householders are being urged to take control of their energy bills in preparation for the biggest price hike in energy bills since 2013, after the north’s main electricity supplier, Power NI announced...
View ArticleFirst Responders Group will benefit Newtownhamilton Community –Ó Muirí
Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says he is delighted that a First Responders Group is to be set up in Newtownhamilton. Speaking after the first public meeting of the First Responders Group in the...
View ArticleUniversal Credit ‘crippling’ working people – McNulty
SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA says the British government’s new Universal Credit benefit is “crippling working individuals and families and is yet another reason why...
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Local country star nominated for Tatler celebrity award
Rising country star, Kerry Fearon says she is on cloud nine after being nominated for the Celebrity of the Year Award at the Ulster Tatler Awards, which take place at Belfast City Hall next month....
View ArticleBoys score historic first at A-level
Thousands of students across the district celebrated A- Level success over the weekend, and this year more boys than girls were celebrating A* achievement – a history-making first for male students....
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Fleadh launch for latest edition of Bodhrán tuition pack
The latest edition of a highly sought after Bodhrán tuition pack will be officially launched as part of Newry’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh next month. Produced by master musicians Fergal O’Brien and René de Kat,...
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Launch of “Ellen’s Charity Ball”
Last week saw the launch of “Ellen’s Charity Ball”, a glittering gala ball set to take place in the Canal Court this November to raise funds for future treatment in the US for little Bessbrook girl,...
View ArticleLithuanian trio convicted of gangmaster offences
Three Lithuanian men living in Newry have been convicted of gangmaster offences following investigations carried out by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA). Rolandas Linkevicius, 39, of...
View ArticleDiocese of Dromore clarifies police bail reports
The Diocese of Dromore has moved to clarify reports that four priests interviewed by police in relation to the investigation into paedophile priest Malachy Finegan were released on police bail. In a...
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PSNI/DVLA operation targets unlicensed vehicles
The PSNI, together with representatives of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency carried out a joint operation on Monday last targeting unlicensed vehicles in Newtownhamilton. The move was in...
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Singing for the Pope
Yesterday (Sunday) marked a once-in-a-lifetime moment for talented young singer with close links to the south Armagh area when she sang during the Papal Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in Dublin’s...
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KBRT founder receives Prime Minister’s award
The founder of the renowned Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has been recognised by the Prime Minister for his work in helping bereaved families bring home their loved ones who have died abroad. Colin...
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Motive behind gun attack remains unclear
Police are still working to establish a motive behind a shooting incident in Newry in which number of shots were fired at a house in Barcroft Park. Four adults who were in the house at the time escaped...
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Council contracts must be within reach of local businesses: Byrne
In the wake of a recent training session for councillors on Procurement procedures for contracts offered by Newry Mourne and Down District Council, SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for increased...
View Article‘Urgent’ need for new CT scanner in Daisy Hill
There exists an urgent need for a new CT Scanner in Daisy Hill Hospital after reports that the current machine had been rendered out of service twice within a recent short period, The Examiner has...
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