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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]
Ms Grant has called the actions of the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council irresponsible and inappropriate in giving Christmas hampers to the great, the good, and those in highly paid employment across Northern Ireland and further afield. Councillors were unaware of these gifts costing the council over £10,000 and no one knows who made the […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a 26 March 2026 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board meeting about the importance of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. With the context of the birth rates here being higher in the Southern Trust than anywhere else in the North, Mr McNulty highlighted the urgent need for […]
Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent, charged with a series of sexual assault allegations, is to go on trial after Halloween, a court has heard. The 31-year-old did not attend Newry Crown Court where prosecuting counsel Fiona O’Kane said that with the ongoing industrial action by the Criminal Bar Association over legal aid fees, it was […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has congratulated St. Paul’s students and staff after a remarkable series of events in London for St. Patrick’s Day. 77 students, accompanied by staff and members of the school community, travelled to London to represent St. Paul’s over St. Patrick’s weekend. As part of their trip, […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants. These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the road network. The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of the North to work on a range […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to bring forward a package of measures immediately to help people facing rising energy bills, especially home heating oil. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after a meeting with British government ministers from the Treasury and Department of Energy. “Due to the reckless war in the Middle East, energy bills have spiralled, placing […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that St Patrick’s Day will now be treated as a non-charge day for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This follows a change in legislation that brings St Patrick’s Day into line with other holiday periods. The change will apply to Controlled Parking Zones in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn. Minister Kimmins […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to provide clarity on the timeline for delivering Residents’ Parking Zones. The Minister has announced that her department will roll out a scheme enabling residents to apply for the establishment of residential parking zones in their area to address the frustrations of […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently brought the issue of potholes to the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins and her Department and seeking urgent action to make our roads safe. The Minister’s constituency sits at the centre of the Newry, Mourne, and Down and Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon council areas, where more than a third […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that a further £2.5 million has been secured to repair our roads. Speaking following the news, the member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is a positive announcement for motorists and pedestrians alike, bringing the total investment secured since December 2025 to over £40 […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey has welcomed a vote at Conradh na Gaeilge’s Ard Fheis committing the organisation to work towards Irish unity. The Cusher Councillor said: “This is a historic vote and reflects the growing momentum for a better future in a new and united Ireland. “I commend everyone who supported the motion, especially […]
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