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Banbridge Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Executive Needed to Tackle Cost of Doing Business Crisis, says Tennyson

Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said a restored and reformed Executive is urgently needed to provide political certainty and tackle the cost of doing business crisis. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after hosting a roundtable with Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders, and Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA. Mr Tennyson said, “Local […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

We Must Keep Building Peace and Moving Forward Together – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has condemned a ‘reprehensible and reckless’ bomb attack on police officers in the Mount Carmel Heights area of Strabane. And she said that those who want to drag society backwards will not succeed. Michelle O’Neill said: “The bomb attack in Strabane was reckless and reprehensible, and I strongly […]

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Community Constituency Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson and Long visit Pretty N Pink Charity Hub

Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson and Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA paid a visit to Pretty n Pink’s new hub in Portadown this week (Thursday). Pretty N Pink is Northern Ireland’s only registered Breast Cancer Charity and provides support for people who have received the life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer, helping them navigate the […]

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Dáil Éireann Government International Politics Seanad Éireann

“Government Must Protect Irish Neutrality.” – Aontú

Aontú Representative Gerard Herdman has called for a referendum on Irish neutrality. “Too many generations of Irish men and women have bled out on foreign soil in the service of foreign Kings and foreign countries. They were used as nothing more than convenient cannon fodder. Hard lessons have forged a determined neutrality into the Irish […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 19/11/22

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 19 November 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 9 7 1 1 28 13 15 22 Camlough Rovers 7 5 2 0 12 5 7 17 Newry Celtic 6 4 0 2 20 9 11 12 Cleary Celtic 5 3 2 0 12 8 4 […]

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Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

British Government Must Focus on Reaching agreement with EU – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the British government must make reaching an agreement with the EU its priority in order to give certainty to businesses here. Mickey Brady spoke following a meeting with the British Secretary of State, Chris Heaton- Harris when he visited Newry earlier this week. The Newry and Armagh […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 19/11/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE FRI 18 & SAT 19 NOVEMBER 2022 Fona Cab  JUNIOR CUP ROUND 3 TIES  FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2022 – KICK OFF 8.00 pm Kelvin OB            0       v     Cleary Celtic    3 SAT 19 NOVEMBER 2022  –  KICK OFF 1.30 pm Newry Celtic      2       v     Donacloney        1      (AFTER EXTRA-TIME) Strathroy Harps  2     v      Ballybot United  […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Appeal Following Lurgan Fire

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following a fire at a property in the Castleview area of Gilford just after 8.15pm on Friday, November 18th. Detective Constable Jennings said: “Police attended the address along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.  It was confirmed that the fire had started outside the property […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes £461,000 Road Resurfacing for Main B30 road between Lislea and Mullaghbawn

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed an investment of over £461,000 for a substantial resurfacing scheme of the main Newry Road.* The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After extensive lobbying on behalf of the road users and local residents, I’m glad to see that these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday. “This investment will see a […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Private Clinic Announces Launch with £3m Investment over 5 years

Having recently acquired Newry Private Clinic, Newry couple Mr David & Mrs Laura McCaul have announced the revamped Newry Private Clinic with a significant investment of £3m in the 5,000 square-foot private premises over the next 3 – 5 years, located in the heart of Newry City Centre. A special Grand Opening event was held […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Republicans Aquitted of Internment Protest Charges in Newry

Four Republican activists from Newry were today found innocent of charges relating to an Anti-Internment whiteline picket that took place last year.  Speaking following the acquittal Saoradh chairperson Stephen Murney said “On August 27th 2021 Saoradh activists attempted to highlight the human rights abuses of political hostages and the ongoing use of internment by holding […]

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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Meets With Secretary of State for NI

Newry Chamber hosted the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, on his first official visit to Newry. The meeting took place at the offices of AbbeyAutoline on Wednesday 16th November. It was attended by Chamber Board members and some leading local employers. Julie Gibbons, President of Newry Chamber commented: “We want to […]