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Education Minister refuses to scrap ‘flawed’ Raise Programme

1 week ago | newry.ie | Donal McMahon

The Education Minister has been accused of a “disappointing response” after he rejected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's call to scrap a “flawed” £20m programme for schools. The Council's Active and Healthy Communities committee voted in December to lobby DUP MLA Paul Givan to reconsider the use of the ‘Raise’ formula for education amid fears deprived children will not benefit from the cash injection.
Tinnelly: Kilbroney Playing Field Upgrade Delays 'Just Don't Stack Up'

2 weeks ago | newry.ie | Donal McMahon

A Co Down public representative has called for councillors to “interrogate” a long term delayed planning application for playing field upgrades. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has had plans for GAA and soccer pitch designs at Kilbroney Park, including the location of a changing room pavilion, since December 2020. A planning application was submitted on 30 April 2021.
Newry Canal Motion - A First Step in the Restoration of Iconic Waterway

1 month ago | newry.ie | Donal McMahon

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) unanimously agreed a motion seeking to develop Newry Canal at Monday's 7 April full council meeting setting in motion actions that in years to come may be seen as the first step to realising the incredible asset that is our canal.
Council Condemn 'Rural Arsonists' Following Mourne Mountain Fires

1 month ago | newry.ie | Donal McMahon

Over 145 wildfires, many of which are believed to have been “deliberate”, have raged across the Mourne Mountains since last Thursday (April 3) causing nearby residents to be evacuated from their homes. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council unanimously agreed an emergency motion on Monday 7 April amid Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Andrew Muir condemning the actions of “rural arsonists”.
New £1.9bn Theme Park for Newry 

1 month ago | newry.ie | John McCabe |Donald Duck |Columba O'Hare |Brendan Rafferty

An application for Planning Permission has been submitted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for a 90 acre family theme park on a site alongside Newry Canal, just north of Carnbane Industrial Estate. The £1.9bn 'Canal Kingdom' will be the world's first canal themed amusement park and the largest theme park in Ireland.
Gosford Forest Park 'absolutely destroyed'

1 month ago | newry.ie | Francois Vincent

From the devastating impact of Storm Éowyn on trees in Gosford Forest Park in Markethill and the wider Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area, to the prospect of 98 per cent of ash trees being wiped out in the next few years, grim realities were very much on the agenda at Monday’s, 24 March ABC monthly meeting. Councillor Keith Ratcliffe spoke of his sense of shock upon seeing the devastation caused by the storm at Gosford Forest Park.
Newry Needs An 'Area Hospital'

1 month ago | newry.ie | Donal McMahon

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has this week stated it has “strongly disagreed” with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s plans to change Daisy Hill’s status to a general hospital. Newry City Councillor Killian Feehan said: ”We had called for DoH to facilitate an in person, public information session in Newry.
Newry Under 12s shine at Lurgan Blitz

1 month ago | newry.ie | Michael Savage

Newry RFC Under 12s travelled to Lurgan in high spirits on Friday night, 14 March and the youngsters can be very proud of the performance they put in. The first game was against Civil, a team they had met before. The game started off very even, with big runs from both teams. It took Newry a few minutes to get going but when the drills from the training paddock kicked in....the ball started moving through the hands out wide.
Armagh's Niamh Coleman Ready for Kildare Challenge in Silverbridge

2 months ago | newry.ie | Daire Walsh

By lining out at inter-county level for their native Armagh, Niamh Coleman and her younger sister Dearbhla are maintaining a strong family legacy. Formerly their manager when the Orchard County claimed an Ulster minor ladies title nine years ago, the Colemans’ father Tommy played senior football with the Armagh men and was a starter in an Ulster championship final defeat to Tyrone in 1984.
Four Wins From Four For Armagh Ladies

2 months ago | newry.ie | John Fallon

Armagh joint manager Darnell Parkinson said that strong competition for places is driving the standard for the reigning Lidl NFL champions as they maintained their 100% start to the defence of their crown with a 2-14 to 1-10 win over Mayo. “We were happy with the first half, maybe not so much with the second half but it’s always good to get a win and still come out with a lot of things to improve on.