‘We never gave up hope’: Work to start on new build St Joseph’s High in Crossmaglen on Monday

Work will start on Monday on the new multi-million pound state-of-the-art replacement for St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen. After years...

Council Chairperson honours local ambassadors at virtual awards ceremony

At a special virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday 27 May, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey...

Talented teen Shauna’s self make-over highlights dangers of bullying and impact on victims

A south Armagh teenager has used her incredible talents to create a stunning facial make-over to highlight the impact of bullying....

Doughnut miss out: Crossmaglen’s newest gourmet treat to launch this week!

When hopes of a new adventure in the Middle East were abruptly ended by the global pandemic, and doors to new...

Meet the new Sinn Fein south Armagh councillor set to replace stalwart Terry Hearty

Meet south Armagh’s newest councillor – Aoife Finnegan. Ms Finnegan has been selected to replace the outgoing Terry Hearty on the...

NMD Council to re-open eight recycling centres with restrictions from Monday

A number of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area will now reopen on Monday,...

Council ‘promptly removes’ drugs paraphernalia after ‘worrying’ find at south Armagh beauty spot

The discovery of drugs paraphernalia at a south Armagh beauty spot has been described as “worrying”. Various items – including syringes...

Police slam ‘reckless’ behaviour of young people meeting friends and socialising in Crossmaglen

Police in south Armagh are reminding young people that Covid-19 is “not a game” after further reports of people gathering in...

Co. Armagh newspaper temporarily halts production during coronavirus pandemic

A Co. Armagh has put the presses on hold and ceased production of its newspaper because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic....

Tributes paid to prominent south Armagh campaigner Toni Carragher

Tributes have been paid to a prominent south Armagh campaigner whose death was announced earlier on Wednesday. Newry and Armagh Sinn...

Coronavirus: The ‘Catch 22’ situation facing communities in rural south Armagh

As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies and calls for social distancing and isolation ramp up, rural communities are being hit hardest. After...

Motion seeks Changing Places toilets for people with complex needs installed at all council facilities

Changing Places toilets – for people with complex needs and disabilities who require assistance – should be installed in all public...