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A meeting scheduled to take place between the Irish Republican Party Saoradh and a Libyan based political organisation was hampered by a British Courts refusal to allow Saoradh’s National Chairperson to travel to it. Saoradh’s Chairperson Stephen Murney had sought to travel to Malta to meet with Libyan political representatives. Being bound by draconian bail […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has condemned an attack on a train conductor on board a rail service earlier today. Minister O’Dowd said: “This is a despicable act which I condemn outright. The safety of staff delivering essential public transport services is paramount. Staff should be able to go to their work without fear of attack. My thoughts […]
Translink has enhanced frequency and capacity on its popular 238 Goldliner coach service between Newry and Belfast – now operating every 20 minutes at key times in the morning and evening peaks, Monday to Friday. Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery Manager, Newry, commented: “This timetable and capacity enhancement is to cater for the increasing demand on our […]
A new £20million fund which will offer support to local businesses to purchase and install energy efficient equipment that will help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions has been launched today. The five-year programme is now open for applications and will offer businesses grants of up to £150,000 for investments in areas such as […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A25 Dublin Road Kilcoo will commence on Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a […]
Patients, visitors and staff are being warned of possible disruption at hospital sites from next week and are advised to leave extra time to get to appointments or when accessing hospital sites. Free hospital parking provision had been passed by the Assembly in 2022, with car parking charges due to end on 12 May 2024. […]
From Saturday 11th May, Translink are introducing a revised train timetable which will operate until the Autumn. This is to facilitate the closure of Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station on Friday 10th May 2024 heralding the start of the next phase of works to complete essential infrastructure works on the exciting new state-of-the art […]
Newry and Mourne is set to benefit from £43k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Newry and Mourne Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated will go towards community safety […]
Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns has formally launched the 2024 Tailteann Cup senior football championship at Croke Park. He was joined by players from the competing counties who will do battle for the prize in the coming weeks. “Now in its third year, the Tailteann Cup has already carved a niche for itself in our calendar. […]
Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated will go towards […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds. Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds. “Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests. “My colleagues and I all wish Conor […]
By Kevin McAteer Did you know St John Bosco is the only club in Newry who doesn’t have their own premises. It’s pretty standard within the boxing community that clubs get three or four hours an evening every night of the week. However currently, the Bosco boxing club can only manage one hour, three nights […]
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