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Archive for: August, 2017

Search is on for local film fans to join ‘CineFocus’ and ‘CineSeekers’ film jury

Do you enjoy watching films? Would you like to be the first to see new films from around the world? Ever thought of being a film critic? If so, this year’s Cinemagic Belfast ‘CineFocus’ and ‘CineSeekers’ film jury’ is just for you! Cinemagic is recruiting jury panels made up of 5-11 year olds, 12- 14 […]

Community united in shock after tragic death of young Bessbrook boy

Newry burglary: 5 masked intruders prevent occupants from leaving while ransacking house - Newry news

Roisin Mulgrew, Sinn Féin Slieve Gullion Councillor and Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council, has expressed her condolences with the family and friends of a young boy tragically killed in Bessbrook on Friday. The young boy was struck by a car in Dobsons Way in Bessbrook on Friday morning. He was subsequently rushed to […]

Bessbrook tragedy: Young boy dies after being struck by a car

PSNI - Newry newspaper

Local police have confirmed the death of a young boy in Bessbrook. Police said the boy died after being struck by a vehicle in Dobsons Way in Bessbrook this morning, Friday 11th August. The young boy was taken to hospital for treatment but died from his injuries. Article continues below:Speaking to Newry Times, Inspector Denise […]

Could you offer a ‘Home from Home’ for adults with a learning disability?

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is asking local people if they would like to welcome a person with a learning disability into their home. The Home from Home – Shared Cared Service is one of a number of services organised by the Trust’s Short Breaks Adult Placement Team, aimed at giving carers a […]

Increasingly dangerous road ‘needs full repair’

Sinn Féin Councillor for Slieve Gullion Terry Hearty has pushed again for a full resurfacing of Concession Road near Cullaville following news from Transport NI that the road is not yet scheduled for full repair. Transport NI confirmed that the Concession Road, which has received some minor repairs in recent months, remains a priority due […]

Border Route Run organisers and participants congratulated

Sinn Féin Councillor and Newry, Mourne & Down Council Chairperson, Roisin Mulgrew, has congratulated the organisers and participants of the Border Route Run as they finished their run along the entirety of the Irish border in Warrenpoint recently. Aleks Stanek, among others, have run the length of the Irish border to raise awareness about the […]

Family Fun Day for local foster families

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust recently hosted a family fun day for Foster and Kinship Carers at the Ballybannon Farm, Castlewellan. The Family Placement Service organised the event and 153 Foster Carers, Kinship Carers and children attended from across Southern Trust area.  The event included a drumming workshop, face painting, a magician and […]

‘Community united to tackle social issues’ – Councillor Ó Muiri

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muiri has urged local authorities and the PSNI to take action on issues of criminality, anti-social behaviour and a lack of provision of public services and parking facilities in Newtownhamilton. Barra Ó Muirí was speaking after meeting the Newtownhamilton Commuity Association and the local Association for Bulgarian Culture and Education […]

£5,045 donation to Daisy Hill Hospital Children’s Ward in Memory of Ciarán

The Caraher family from Cullyhanna have raised £5,045 for Daisy Hill Hospital Children’s Ward in memory of their son Ciarán who would have turned 21 in June. The Carahers would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped to organise a fantastic programme of events in Cullyhanna. The Family Fun Weekend included a […]

Aged 16-19? Young filmmakers wanted for BFI Film Academy Network Programme

  Cinemagic is delighted to announce the delivery of a BFI Film Academy Network Programme for 2017/18 and interested 16- 19 year olds are invited to apply. Over the last 4 years, 20 talented filmmakers per year, from Northern Ireland, were selected from a wide-pool of applicants and awarded places on the initiative. The programme […]







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