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Ciara Mageean pictured at the 2025 LGFA Leagues launch in Croke Park.

Ciara Mageean – a female role model on both track and field

(L-R): Judith Poucher (COO, Clanrye Group), Packie Kelly (Manager, Teach Na nDaoine), Gearóid Cassidy (Director of Adult Palliative Care and Neighbourhood Model Policy, Department for Health NI), Paul Sheridan (Director of Corporate Services, SEUPB), Liam Devine (CEO, Clanrye Group), Nicholas McCrickard (Manager, County Down Rural Community Network)

Clanrye Group to lead €7.3 million cross-border social prescribing project

Cliftonville's Charlotte Havern accepts her PFA NI Young Player of the Year award from Oonagh Kelly from Kingsbridge. Pic: NIFL

Wonderful week for Bessbrook star Charlotte

Live LIVE: Schools close across Northern Ireland after emails spark security alerts

Wave of Light Ballyholland GAC.

Wave of Light and In Sofia’s Footsteps remember babies gone too soon

Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

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

Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland.

Family-friendly craft events not to be missed this August

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint for the Wake the Giant Festival in 2025.

Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint with new Giant's Trail adventure

Professor Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, presenting the Innovation in Training (Trainer/Educator) Award to Dr Tiarna Byrne, Medical Education Fellow.

Southern Trust celebrated for Excellence in Medical Education

Hannah, from Belleeks, Co. Armagh, has transformed her own life-changing experience into a powerful force for good, dedicating countless hours to raising awareness and vital funds to ensure the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) can continue to be there for others facing their darkest moments.

Local woman named Fundraising Volunteer of the Year

Morgan Fuels & Lubes Ltd has recently achieved approval under the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS), joining a small group of fuel suppliers in Northern Ireland to hold the accreditation.

Renewable Fuels accreditation for local business

There was a tremendous turnout of sponsors, invited guests and society members for the official launch of Newry Show 2026.

Agricultural show described as ‘the perfect family day out’

Cheers from staff at Newry Building Supplies and staff from other Greenbank businesses to welcome back l-r Stephen Patterson, Conor Gough, Drew Fowler and Kevin Murdock who finished running 110k in 24hours for 3 charities. INNR2406

Murdock’s epic 110km run in 24 hours helps three charities

Neil and Gareth with developers Conrad and Margaret Haughian, of Conrad Developments, who acquired and restored the landmark property. Pic: Press Eye

New chapter for iconic landmark

The happiest and saddest places in Northern Ireland, according to the people living there, have been revealed

The 18 happiest and most miserable places to live in Northern Ireland

Brian and Kelly from Petrolhedz pictured at Altnaveigh House, Newry, alongside AWARE NI volunteers and vehicles ahead of Drive into Light. Altnaveigh House is home to AWARE NI’s weekly Newry peer support group and will act as the starting point for the overnight charity car run on Saturday 27 June.

Drive Into Light charity car run to support AWARE NI

Thomas McGrath and Frank Smyth took part in last year's Walk for Parkinson's and they're walking again on Sunday 14 June, 2026.

Newry man Thomas set to step out for Parkinson’s UK appeal
Newry man, Thomas McGrath, is preparing to take part in ‘Walk for Parkinson’s Northern Ireland’ on Sunday, June 14, alongside his buddy, Frank Smyth.

Craft makers month

Armagh and Down craft makers encouraged to participate in August Craft Month

Pictured are Blues on the Bay Director, Ian Sands, Paul Callan Diageo Northern Ireland and Festival performer Cormac Neeson.

Warrenpoint celebrates 27 years of world-class Blues and festival magic

Thomas McGrath and Frank Smyth took part in last year's Walk for Parkinson's and they're walking again on Sunday 14 June, 2026.

People from across Northern Ireland are invited to step up and Walk for Parkinso...

Detached house prices have risen by 13.1% in one part of Northern Ireland, but fallen by 2.3% in another area

The areas where detached house prices are rising fastest

SRC Generation Chef 2026 winners along with mentors and faculty staff. Pictured (L-R): Seamus Rooney (lecturer), Lynette McMath (lecturer), Leon Ruddy, Katie Gray, Eva Newell, Keith Campbell (lecturer), Michelle Moore (Curriculum Area Manager), Matt Turner (Head of Faculty, Professional Services)

SRC students triumph with second consecutive Generation Chef win

Semi-detached house prices have risen by more than 10% in the last year in parts of Northern Ireland

The areas where semi-detached house prices are rising fastest

Young dancers enjoy the bank holiday festivities around the Maypole in Holywood, Co Down, in May 1991

31 nostalgic photos taking you back to the 90s

Newry Vets vet Caitie Mann with trophy and Clinical Director Liam Fitzsimmons

Newry’s Caitie Mann is Young Vet of the Year

Ad Feature Randox Health opens new clinic in Newry

Royal Avenue and Castle Junction, Belfast, in around 1900

27 photos taking you back more than a century to the early 1900s

The winning team at the SRC Generation Chef regional heat alongside Newry Rotary Club representatives and event sponsors.

Students go head-to-head for a place in Generation Chef final

Paddy Loughran, Liz Cuddy, Minister Mike Nesbitt and Bridget Lynch.

Hospice grant boost as Minister pays visit

Paul Vallely and Clare Walsh of Kukoon, with Rob Heron Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in NI. Photo: Naoishe Culhane

Kukoon founders finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year

The best-selling areas of Northern Ireland, based on the latest house sales for February 2026, have been named by PropertyPal

Northern Ireland's top-selling property hotspots mapped

The Newry Reporter latest news

Newry man Declan McAteer passed peacefully on Wednesday.

Newry man Declan remembered as a ‘true gentleman’

Justin McNulty MLA recently attended the Alzheimer's Europe Conference in Dublin.

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty attends Alzheimer's Europe Conference

DUP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Gareth Wilson.

Wilson: DVA workforce shortages must be addressed

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