
Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed this year’s pride in Newry event and commended the organisers for what is set to the biggest pride in Newry event to date. Speaking about the event the Independent Councillor stated, “Pride in Newry which is in its 5th year has always been a great success bringing […]
Aug 30 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Forest Park was the host venue for lots magical creatures from across the district last week as Trolls, fawns, the Birdman of Slieve Donard, Finn McCool, the Fairy Queen and the legendary witch Cailleach Bheara, as they descended on the mountain on the 26th and 27th of August for Footsteps in the Forest […]
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The phenomenal success of the Footsteps in the Forest Festival held in Slieve Gullion last weekend is a clear indicator of this areas potential according to Sinn Fein councillor Roisin Mulgrew. “To get a full feel for the event, myself and my family visited on both days using the park and ride to get the […]
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On Sunday 28th August, McDonald’s Head of Northern Ireland Football Pat Jennings visited the Camlough Rovers FC Community Football Day for a fun filled day to encourage even more young people to get active while playing the beautiful game. The event, hosted by the Irish FA, saw hundreds of young footballers flock to Camlough’s grounds […]
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust held a celebration event on Friday in recognition of the Children’s Short Breaks (CSB) Residential Programme for young people with disabilities. The CSB Residential Programme was a pilot project delivered by the Southern Trust in partnership with Enable NI – and was a huge success in its opening […]
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SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has expressed his shock and disappointment that new Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has no plans to increase the number of rail services to and from Newry. McNulty said, “Rail services to and from Newry are seen by many as a key issue in the economic […]
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The fifth Annual Pride in Newry Festival is under starter’s orders with a week of events beginning Sunday 28th August and culminating in the Pride Parade and Concert on Saturday 3rd September. This year’s Pride in Newry Parade begins at 2pm at McClelland Park – and with the involvement of more local community groups and […]

The recent launch of a Youth Volunteer Academy by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is offering young people in Newry exciting behind-the-scenes experiences of the emergency services. The initiative, which is also being piloted in Belfast and Ballymoney, is for local 12-18 year-olds who meet on […]
Aug 25 2016 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA invited the public to enjoy European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. History and culture will be brought to life with over 300 property openings and events. A host of historic buildings will open their doors to the public, many for 10th and 11th September […]

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has called for increased rural broadband citing the current level of provision as ‘inadequate and a contributory factor in educational under achievement’. “Completing coursework, conducting research, doing homework – all of this is negatively impacted upon when pupils and students struggle with poor broadband connectivity,” the South Armagh MLA said. […]
Aug 25 2016 | Posted in
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