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

Footsteps in the Forest Returns to Slieve Gullion with a Magical Halloween Experience

Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween?  Well Visit Mourne is inviting everyone to do just that.  Its final Giant Adventure for this year, ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will be a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Thursday 27 and Monday 31 October. This year the popular event […]

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

Delay By Planners is Failing Community of Camlough – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the delay by local planners on a decision around a new Community Centre for Camlough is extremely frustrating for the community. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The planning application for the new Community Centre has been in the system for over two years now. “Despite many requests […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

 Normal Bin Collections to Resume for ABC Council Residents

Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council has updated bin collection advice for the week commencing Monday 26 September, when normal calendar bin collections will resume for residents following recent industrial action. The latest guidance available to residents is: • To follow their bin collection calendar. • To leave their bin out for collection by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

People Deserve a First Class Leisure Centre – Casey

Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has stated that people deserve to have a first class leisure facility in Newry and that the council must act to address a number of issues that have arisen in the centre. Speaking after a meeting with senior council officials this week, the Newry City Councillor said: “Following a number […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24th Sept

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 24 September 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Camlough Rovers 4 4 0 0 8 3 5 12 Cleary Celtic 3 2 1 0 8 5 3 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 0 1 13 4 9 6 Villa Rovers 3 2 0 1 8 4 4 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Raises Residents Concerns With Local Housing Manager.

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis met the local Housing Executive manager Liam Gunn along with residents of Belleeks today to highlight concerns around a number of issues. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A number of residents in Belleeks contacted me recently to inform me of a number of issues with their housing. “In response to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24th Sept

MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 1                                                                                    Ballybot United       3          Bessbrook United    6 Ballyholland             0          Rossowen                2 Magheralin Village  2          Cleary Celtic            5 PREMIER DIVISION    Greenfield Park        2         Cartwheel United      2 Camlough Rovers     3         Newry Celtic              2  NO GAME: Villa Rovers DIVISION ONE     Millburn United         4    Church Street FC            2 Newry Rovers            […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Scandalous Tory Budget’ Puts Pressure on Homeowners – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the ‘scandalous Tory budget’ which prioritises the super-rich and will not protect or support workers and families struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Speaking after the Tory Chancellor delayed his budget and the Bank of England threatened further hikes in interest rates, which will increase costs […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Criteria for United Ireland Poll is Being Met – Aontu

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has echoed claims by the former North of Ireland Secretary of State Shaun Woodward that the criteria for a United Ireland Poll are being met currently. Tóibín stated today; “There is no longer a political Unionist majority. There is no longer a Unionist majority in the Assembly. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Suspected Arson Attack at House on Armagh Road, Tandragee

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a house on the Armagh Road, Tandragee, in the early hours of Monday 26th September. A report was received from a member of the public at around 4.10am that an outbuilding of a vacant house in the area was on fire. Officers attended along with colleagues from […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Planning Approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown Welcomed

An Alliance party MLA has welcomed planning approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown. The approved application includes a two storey extension to the rear of the primary school and internal refurbishment of the existing building. Commenting on the approval Eóin Tennyson MLA has said, “The approval of this planning application for Presentation Primary School […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Allister Highlights Legal Duty on Schools Relating to Religious Education

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Last week the University of Ulster published an Integrated Education Fund funded report calling for the repeal of legislation requiring “Christian focused” RE lessons and worship in schools. This anti-God agenda amounts to a direct assault on the established ethos of schools throughout Northern Ireland. An important fact which […]