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Local school Abbey Christian Brothers’ accepting Investors in Mental Health Award from AWARE NI CEO, Gail Clarke.

Newry school recognised at AWARE NI'S Investors in Mental Health Awards

Keelan McEntee pictured in action for Abbey CBS during the 2026 MacRory Cup Final. Pic: Noel Moan

Four goals power the Abbey to nine-point win over Our Lady's in the MacRory Cup

The Into Film Festival kicked off in Newry with a special screening of Paddington in Peru and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. The event was attended by St Malachy’s Primary School (Carnagat). Pictured here are teacher Catherine McCartan’s P4 class.

Big-screen adventures inspire Newry pupils at Into Film Festival

John Lynch says that Sean Hollywood was vibrant, larger than life, a polymath and a friend.

John Lynch urges the council to reverse arts centre decision

Chart-topping soprano Margaret Keys joins world-famous, multi-million-selling singing priests Fr Martin and Fr Eugene O’Hagan for a landmark festive performance at St Brigid’s Church, Newry.

International music stars to perform in Newry this Christmas

Liz Kimmins MLA and Dáire Hughes MP of Sinn Féin

‘Temporary must mean temporary’ say Sinn Féin

Actress Susan Lynch has thrown her support behind a campaign calling for a new arts facility in Newry to retain the name of acclaimed theatre director Sean Hollywood.

Actress Susan Lynch supports arts centre petition

Newry man Declan McAteer passed peacefully on Wednesday.

Newry man Declan remembered as a ‘true gentleman’

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan.

Sinn Féin MLA Boylan encourages people to have their say

Aontú Newry and Armagh representative Roisin Mulgrew.

Mulgrew: ‘Council secrecy has gone on for far too long’

Rally at Monaghan Row and stretches right down Monaghan Street.

PICTURES: Daisy Hill 'Save Our Services' protest in Newry

Throughout its history, the Newry Business Christmas Charity Dinner and Toy Mountain Appeal supported local children and families during the festive season.

Beloved Newry Christmas charity fundraiser to conclude after 27 years

Together for Families launch at St Comgall's Belfast. L-R: Paul Sweeney, Northern Ireland Chair, The National Lottery Community Fund; Naomi Long MLA Minister of Justice; Kate Beggs, Northern Ireland Director, The National Lottery Community Fund; Robbie Butler MLA Minister of Health; Jacinta Linden, Together for Families Co-Director; Eilis McDaniel, Director of Social Care Reform, Department of Health; Dame Julia Cleverdon, Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA, deputy First Minister; Michelle O’Neill MLA, First Minister; Sarah Owen MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Local families set to benefit from new £59.2 million investment

Images of “raw sewage” overflowing in Newry has exposed a public health risk flowing in the open streets.

Raw sewage overflow causes concerns for residents in Derrybeg

Newry's greatest strength is not its buildings, landscapes or history, impressive as they all are. It is the welcome visitors receive, writes Des Murphy.

Fáilte go dtí an Iúr – Newry’s greatest strength is its people

Pictured left to right are: Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Andrew Colhoun, Head of First Derivative, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Kieran Donoghue, Chief Executive of Invest NI.

First Derivative invest £15.3m in new AI and Fintech Centre of Excellence

Warrenpoint town and the harbour.

WHA minutes disclosed as no councillors join the board

A CGI artist's impression of what the new Newry City Park will look like. Credit: NMDDC website.

Newry's new £18.6m park is approved

Minister Liz Kimmins

Minister Kimmins announces roadworks for two local areas

The new tourism plan will focus on enhancing family-based tourism facilities and enriching already outstanding tourist attractions including the forest park in Slieve Gullion.

Council breaks confidential seal on forest parking

Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour and Fern Keeney, Live Here Love Here.

WATER YOU WAITING FOR? DIVE INTO NEWRY’S BLUE SPACES THIS AUGUST

John Conlon, of Newry Library, and Eamon Quinn of the Chums programme.

‘Chums’ asked to come forward in the local area

The group tried their hand at Gaelic Football at Dromintee GAC and learned about the history of the sport and the club.

Spanish students and parents soak up local culture on visit

Ally McKenzie (left) is running three marathons in the space of five months in memory of his dad, Dave. He's pictured with Darren McPolin of Playr-Fit (who designed bespoke running vests) and his sister Jamiee-Lee.

Ally's marathon challenge in his father’s memory

Ira with her owner Inis.

Pet Therapy dog Ira is Down finalist in the ‘Nose of Tralee’
If you’ve never heard of ‘The Nose of Tralee’ you’re probably not alone, but Ireland’s largest pet competition, now in its thirteenth year, has been put on the ...

The Iúr Cinn Fleadh will get under way on Thursday, August 27.

The Iúr Cinn Fleadh returns to the city at the end of August

The search is on for Northern Ireland’s next business giant as Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch returns for its third year running, giving local entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for up to £6,000 in investment for their business idea. Pictured at the Giant’s Causeway to launch this year’s competition is founder of Noord and winner of last year's Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, Sander Van Eck. To find out more about Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, view the full terms and conditions, and apply, visit: www.go-succeed.com/TheUltimatePitch.

Local entrepreneurs across invited to become NI’s next business giant

Kate O'Connor delivered Northern Ireland its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics since 1986 when she topped the podium in the Heptathlon on Wednesday night. Pic: Athletics Weekly

Kate O’Connor seals gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games

Rory McShane, Chairperson, Newry BID (Business Improvement District), Gary Quinn, Director of Rivers Operations, Department for Infrastructure, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, and Eamonn Connolly, Newry BID Manager.

Flood Protection Pilot to safeguard local businesses

The programme aims to increase access and participation in the arts in rural areas of Northern Ireland with grants from £500 - £10,000 available.

Funding available for local rural arts projects

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP and Councillor Killian Feehan with Gráinne Powell of Sticky Fingers.

SDLP leader Claire Hanna learns benefits of Sticky Fingers Arts programme

Brea Friel (left), with Hazel Stirling, Alzheimer’s Research UK - NI.

Brea’s Golf Classic raises over £5,600 for Alzheimer’s Research

Colin and Caoimhe O’Callaghan will look to reopen the doors fo the Frontier with a new concept.

Husband and wife developers seek a new 'Frontier' for old cinema building

Twenty-two-year-old Conor Wilson took part in a thrilling skydive at Skydive Ireland after being inspired by his family's own experience with cancer and the life-changing support provided by local cancer charities.

M&S Newry colleague takes fundraising to new heights for Action Cancer

Commons Band marching in Twelfth Parade in Newry. INNR2810

PICTURES: Twelfth of July celebrations in Newry and Ballymartin

Paddy and Neil Heaney.

Paddy and Neil Heaney on the last leg in memory of mum Joanne

Department for Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.

Kimmins confirms ‘one hour grace period’ for parking in Newry now permanent

Colin Bell, with wife Eithne, has been honoured by Queen’s University.

Honorary doctorate for KBRT founder Colin Bell

John McLean, Radius Housing, and Damien Murray, GEDA Construction.

Plans for new social housing at Drumgullion

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Ryanair passengers are being warned about a new airport rule coming into force on November 10.

Ryanair passengers warned as new airport rule starts tomorrow

UUP Councillor for Slieve Gullion, David Taylor.

Taylor outlines disappointment at transfer of Daisy Hill Maternity Services

DUP MLAs Diane Dodds, Diane Forsythe and Gareth Wilson addressed the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board on Tuesday morning.

DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal

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