Newry Democrat

The Newry Democrat is a vibrant, full-color newspaper that caters to the community of Newry in County Down, Northern Ireland. Originally published by Thomas Crosbie Holdings, it became part of the Alpha Newspaper Group in 2010.

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Archbishop Eamon Martin to celebrate Memorial Mass for Pope Francis RIP

2 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Archbishop Eamon Martin is to celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis RIP All are welcome to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh tomorrow, Thursday 24 April at 7.00pm, to attend a Memorial Mass joining with the Universal Church in memory of the late Pope Francis RIP.
Chairperson opens Books of Condolence following the Death of Pope Francis

2 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne has opened Books of Condolence following the death of Pope Francis. Books of Condolence will be available for signing for two weeks and are located at the Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick and Newry Town Hall. Arrangements will be made for additional Books of Condolence for signing at Crossmaglen Community Centre, Dan Rice Hall in Drumaness, Newcastle Centre and Warrenpoint Town Hall.
MP slams racial abuse of Daisy Hill Hospital Staff and their families

3 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has slammed those responsible for abusing international Daisy Hill Hospital Staff. Recently five doctors and their families were enjoying a day out in a local play park when they were subject to vile racist abuse. Condemning the incident, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “This is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting behaviour. It has no place in today’s society. “This is repulsive behaviour that is in no way representative of the people of Newry.
14 Newry Groups awarded grants by Brian Conlon Foundation

5 days ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

14 local groups in the Newry area are set to receive grants from the Brian Conlon Foundation, supporting a wide range of programmes — from youth therapy and inclusive boxing to music and mentoring. Each successful group will receive funding between £1,149 and £3,500 to help deliver their valuable initiatives.
Down aiming to skin Ferm

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

DOWN can get their Ulster Championship underway with a win over Fermanagh to progress to the semi-finals, when they travel to Brewster Park, Enniskillen on Saturday at 4pm. The Mourne men were unfortunate to be relegated this season but they can take solace from beating some of the big guns during their League campaign and when it came to must win games they delivered and if they carry that attitude and level of performance on Saturday they should have too much for Fermanagh.
Red Hand semi reward for stretched Armagh

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

Antrim 1-23 Armagh 1-34 ARMAGH v Tyrone in Clones is the reward after wins over Antrim and Cavan respectively, with both teams having key players to return and neither side aware who got the better test at the weekend. The build-up will be fever pitch because this is a Tyrone team more confident than they were when they won the All-Ireland in 2021, with players rediscovering the form that clinched that Sam Maguire with Covid in the backdrop.
Gold for St Monica duo

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

OISIN Murphy Markey (pictured above) claimed gold in the Boy 1 31kg category on Tuesday night when he beat James Hassin from Corpus Christi BC on a 4/1 split decision. On Wednesday night, he went on to beat Donnah McCartan from East Down BC to lift the Antrim title. His coach James McGuinness said: “I have never witnessed a semifinal like this one on Tuesday night. Young Oisin went into the lion’s den as the championship was held in his opponent’s club.
Business asks questions over unallocated £5.3 million flood aid

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Daniel Hill

QUESTIONS have been posed by one of the businesses affected by the flooding on Sugar Island regarding what the unallocated flood relief funding set aside by the DoE will be used for. Selena Fairbairn, one of the proprietors of Fairbairn Optician's Newry , had like many other business owner’s her livelihood turned upside down following the extensive flooding which took place in October 2023.
Health and social care services over Easter

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

With the Easter holidays approaching, the public are being reminded of the different health and social care services available in Northern Ireland - and how to access them. Over the holidays, if you or some of your family members feel unwell, it is important, to choose the service most appropriate to your symptoms, so you can get better quicker.
Cloud cast over Rathore Star

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Daniel Hill

THERE has been a dark cloud cast over Camlough mountain following the vandalism of a landmark lain in place by the parents of children with additional needs. The Rathore star as it is known has several aluminium clouds attached to it which are emblazoned with the names of the different children who live with Autism and have either ascended the mountain themselves or had a family member do it in lieu for them.