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Archive for: October, 2019

Family-owned vehicle retailer officially launches state-of-the-art Newry facility

Shelbourne Motors has officially opened its new multi-brand complex in Newry with an exclusive launch event following the family-owned vehicle retailer’s £5m investment. Over 300 special guests got the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility that features Renault, Dacia and Kia showrooms, and a purpose-built Autoselect Used Car Supermarket. Article continues below The 50,000 sq […]

Disabled access ‘urgently needed’ – Local Sinn Fein Councillor

Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has expressed his ‘concern and disappointment’ at what he described as DFI Roads Service’s “continued refusal to install much-needed disability access points and parking” in Crossmaglen. The Slieve Gullion Councillor, who has been lobbying with his local DEA for over a year in order to get the services installed, says […]

Police launch campaign to raise awareness around sextortion

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched an online campaign aimed at raising awareness around sextortion. #StopSextortionNI aims to raise awareness of what sextortion is and the dangers associated with interacting with someone you don’t know online. Article continues below The campaign features an animation which is showcased on PSNI social media channels and […]

Remembrance service in Newry for babies and children who have died

Daisy Hill Hospital is hosting a special service to give thanks for and remember babies and children who have died from the area. The service will take place on Sunday 3 November, 2019 at Newry Town Hall. Article continues below Wendy Clarke, Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust […]

‘Parents facing fines for putting up live-saving signs is unacceptable’ – Sinn Fein MP

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said it beggars belief that parents and road safety campaigners could face fines for putting up signs designed to save children’s lives. The South Down MP said, “It’s bizarre that the Department for Infrastructure is threatening to fine parents and community groups for putting up signs such as ‘Children […]

Huge crowd attend Irish unity Brexit conference in Carrickdale Hotel

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said the only long term, viable solution to Brexit is Irish reunification. The Newry Armagh MP made the comments as he addressed a huge conference in the Carrickdale Hotel on Brexit and Irish Unity organised by MEPs Martina Anderson and Matt Carthy. Article continues below There was standing room […]

Newry takes part in world’s largest free film festival

Newry is one of the cities taking part in this year’s Into Film Festival which will see thousands of young people enjoy the magic of cinema from November 6-22. There will be three screenings at the Omniplex including Wild Rose; How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Kid Who Would Be King. […]

Young voters ‘being denied their right to vote’ – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA is calling on the Electoral Office to take steps to redress the unacceptably high numbers of people – particularly young people – who are incorrectly recorded on the electoral register. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after the Electoral Commission published its latest report on the accuracy and completeness of […]

Brexit and YOU delivered to homes in Newry

A leaflet with information on Brexit will be delivered to all homes in Northern Ireland over the next week. Brexit and YOU sets out practical information for people living in Northern Ireland on key areas such as health and travel. Article continues below The leaflet has been compiled by the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) […]

‘British government cannot ignore demand for Irish unity’ – Newry MP

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government cannot ignore the growing demand for Irish unity. The Newry and Armagh MP said, “Under pressure British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s remark that he can’t see any reason to hold a referendum on Irish unity doesn’t hold water. Article continues below “A majority of people […]







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