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Newry parades must not disrupt the lives of residents – Brady | News in Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has urged those organising the upcoming band parades in Newry to ensure they are respectful and do not cause unnecessary inconvenience to local residents.       The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a meeting with the parades commission in Belfast. “Along with my party colleagues, Cllr. Aidan Mathers […]

Newry Project CRJ Newry/Armagh Receives £204,577 IFI Support | News in Newry

Newry Project Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh Receives £204,577 IFI Support | News in Newry - newry news now

Seventeen projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties have received £3,074,086/ €3,473,717 to deliver peace and reconciliation initiatives, with Newry project CRJ receiving over £200,000.     The funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) enables peacebuilding efforts within some of the most marginalised communities who continue to live with the long-term […]

Chair and Board Members sought for Northern Ireland Police Fund | News in Newry

Chair and Board Members sought for Northern Ireland Police Fund | News in Newry - newry news online

The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit a Chairperson and four Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF).     The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through […]

McKernan calls for Strategy to Upgrade Rural Estates | News in Newry

McKernan calls for Strategy to Upgrade Rural Estates | News in Newry - newry news today

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for an urgent strategy to improve rural estates.     Mrs McKernan has visited a number of rural estates, including Bunkerhill in Markethill, Caramoyle on the outskirts of Keady and Mourneview Park in Clady and has seen a common problem of lack of investment and maintenance in […]

Financial position ‘continues to worsen for Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households’ | News in Newry

Financial position 'continues to worsen for Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households' | News in Newry - todays news in newry

Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have seen their discretionary income fall by almost half (47.2%) over the last year (from £35.25 to £18.63), meaning they now have less than £19 per week to spend after their bills and living expenses.     These figures come from the Consumer Council’s latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, which […]

Department praises ‘Herculean efforts’ across system | News in Newry

Department praises 'Herculean efforts' across system | News in Newry - newry news facebook

The Department of Health has praised the sustained and ongoing work across the health and social care system to mitigate winter pressures.     Health services remain under serious stress in Northern Ireland and neighbouring jurisdictions. Measures in response to the pressures include a focus on reducing ambulance turnaround times outside hospital Emergency Departments. Management […]

Consultation on new Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy published | News in Newry

Consultation on new Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy published | News in Newry - newry news

The Departments of Health and Justice have announced a public consultation on a new draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy.     The launch of the consultation coincides with Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity […]

SDLP push ahead with Ireland’s Ancient East campaign | News in Newry

SDLP push ahead with Ireland’s Ancient East campaign | News in Newry - down newspaper

SDLP representatives have met with Tourism Ireland and the NI Tourist Board to advance the campaign to bring Armagh and Down into the Ireland’s Ancient East destination marketing brand.     An SDLP motion calling for the move was brought forward by Councillor Pete Byrne at Newry Mourne and Down District Council, receiving unanimous support […]

Ennis slams ‘invasive use of counselling records’ in sexual assault trials | News in Newry

Ennis slams 'invasive use of counselling records' in sexual assault trials | News in Newry - newry court news

Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has slammed the invasive use of victim’s counselling records in sexual assault trials.     The South Down MLA explains, “It is unacceptable that victims of sexual assault cannot access mental health support from counsellors without the worry that their words will end up being read out in a courtroom. […]

‘Overwhelming community support for Urban Sports Track in Newry’ – Kearns | News in Newry

Overwhelming community support for Urban Sports Track in Newry - Kearns | News in Newry - newry news facebook

Sinn Féin Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said that the community support for an Urban Sports Track in Newry has been shown by the recent consultation.     The Newry City Councillor explains, “The recent consultation of the community in the Meadow has shown the overwhelming local support for the development of an ‘Urban Sports Track’ […]







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