Two businesses and two individuals from Newry have been shortlisted in the 2019 Northern Ireland Health and Fitness Awards sponsored by Centra. The GYM Newry has been shortlisted in the Best Medium Sized Gym category with Declan Trainor in the running for Gym Manager of the Year. Article continues below Maeve Madden is in the […]
The Department of Justice has launched a consultation on protecting victims of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by the perpetrator in family courts. The Department particularly welcomes the views of victims of domestic abuse who have been involved in family proceedings, especially victims who have been cross-examined by their abuser in person. Article continues below […]
The Southern Trust’s Chaplaincy Service provides 24 hour care for the pastoral and spiritual needs of patients, families and staff during the sometimes difficult experience of a hospital admission. The chaplaincy team comprises the Church of Ireland, Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist churches and they are supported by spiritual care volunteers and is available in Daisy […]
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the provision of increased parking at Slieve Gullion Courtyard. Speaking from the Courtyard Councillor Larkin stated, “The provision of an extra 84 parking spaces for visitors along with the relocation of parking for coaches is a welcome development for this iconic site. Article continues below “The […]
People found guilty of crimes linked to terrorism, paramilitarism and organised crime groups could see their sentences reconsidered under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. From 1 August, almost 100 additional offences linked to terrorism, organised crime and paramilitarism will be included in the scheme. Article continues below The changes follow a review and public consultation […]
Young people living with Type 1 diabetes are invited to attend an event where they can learn from professional sportspeople living with type 1 diabetes on how to enjoy and achieve their maximum potential with exercise and sport. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hosting the ‘Type 1 Diabetes and Sport’ event, on […]
Warrenpoint Town Football Club has announced the signing of 19-year-old defender James Prendergast and 20-year-old forward Brandon Doyle. James comes in from Dundalk FC, where he has gone up through the ranks playing for several youth teams. Article continues below Prendergast (19), has impressed in pre-season so far and will wear the number 14 jersey […]
Co Down students Holly Mc Allister, Michaela Murphy and Ryan Lavelle are off to study in the USA this month. The trio will be among 54 students from across Northern Ireland on British Council’s prestigious Study USA programme, which enables students to study business or STEM subjects for a year in American colleges, across 34 […]
The Newry and Mourne Support Group has won the Inspire Award for working tirelessly to support people living with diabetes in their local area. The Diabetes UK Newry and Mourne Support Group was presented with the award at a ceremony held in the Island Civic Centre in Lisburn. Article continues below The Diabetes UK Newry […]
With nearly two-thirds of adults being overweight or obese, over the coming months more than 500 community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will be encouraging people to think about their weight and raising awareness of healthy eating and physical activity to help improve health. This is part of the new Living Well service which offers advice […]
