Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 11 months agoNewry swimming pool unlikely to open on target date with fears of work into new year
Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in...
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Newry
/ 11 months agoCanon fires back at Newry Council CEO – demands she ‘publicly retract false statements’
A senior Newry priest has called on the council’s CEO to “publicly retract the false statements” made over the development of...
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Newry
/ 12 months agoPolice dealing with illegal encampment at Newry city centre public park site
An alleged illegal encampment has taken place at a Newry city centre site earmarked for a multi-million pound public park development....
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Newry
/ 12 months agoSpanish packaging giants Saica get go-ahead for massive new factory in Newry
A massive Newry factory has been approved to be developed by Spanish packaging giants ‘Saica’. The investment by the Zaragoza-based company’s...
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Crossmaglen
/ 12 months agoMulti-million pound holiday park approved in Crossmaglen
A multi-million pound south Armagh holiday park has been approved for development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoCouncillors seek Newry carpark strategy amid business concerns
A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoCouncillors reject DAERA proposal to change bin collection
Newry, Mourne and Down has rejected a Stormont department proposal on a new bin collection policy for households in Northern Ireland....
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Newry
/ 1 year ago£16m Newry city park plans at ‘acute risk’ if controversial weedkiller not approved
A multi-million pound city park project is facing an “acute risk” from invasive plants unless council staff can use a controversial...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoSmiles in council chamber as DUP man offers best wishes to SDLP rep – in Irish!
A DUP councillor has taken to his feet to thank an SDLP rep for his service – in Irish. There were...
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Newry
/ 1 year agoCouncil to review costs on £17m civic hub following heated debate
A council is to review its £17m spending on a new Newry civic centre after a heated lengthy debate in chambers....
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Newry
/ 1 year agoStaff could ‘scooter’ to work at new Newry civic centre says council chief
A council chief executive officer has suggested staff could “scooter” to work at a new £17m civic centre in Newry as...
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Newry
/ 1 year ago‘Jennings’ sports hub business plan approved for Newry
A business case for a Newry sports hub on grounds named after a legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper has been approved. The...
