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Crime

Aontú Councillor Physically Attacked for His Human Right to Life Views

Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle, a member of Derry City & Strabane District Council has made a statement following an assault on him on the early hours of Friday morning. “Whilst in the city centre in the early hours of Friday morning I suffered a vicious assault in Waterloo Street. After entering a food establishment alone, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Councillors Briefed on the Way Forward for Camlough Lake Recreation Hub

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis and her colleague Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed a recent positive update from the council on the project to build a recreation hub at Camlough lake. Councillor Magennis said: “Councillor Murphy and I, along with the Camlough lake users group recently met with the council to discuss the current stage of the […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Education Minister Saddened at Queens Passing

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has spoken of her sadness following news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Minister McIlveen said: “I was profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. This is a deeply distressing day for our nation as we come to terms with the loss of our […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Chairperson Opens Books of Condolence Following the Death of the Queen

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has opened Books of Condolence following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Books of Condolence will be available for signing for two weeks and are located at the Council’s Headquarters at the Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick and O’Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry. Books of […]

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Community Government Stormont

Swann Pays Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen following the announcement of her death. Mr Swann said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with her family at this time, as they grieve the loss of a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. “This is a very sad and moving day, as we reflect […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Remove Queen Lighting Tribute From Newry Town Hall

A spokesperson for Saoradh Newry said: “In a shameful display Newry Town Hall was lit up in the red, white and blue colours of Imperialism to mark the death of Elizabeth Windsor. Members of the public contacted local party members who immediately took direct action to have the display removed. Saoradh activists also raised the […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

Irwin Offers Condolences to Royal Family

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has offered his condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Mr Irwin said the news of her passing has been met with palpable grief in the community and said Her Majesty will never be forgotten such was the magnitude of her […]

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Council Dáil Éireann Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan to Council Chamber

Louth County Council were pleased to welcome the Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD to the Louth County Council offices yesterday. Minister Ryan met firstly with the Chief Executive Joan Martin and the Council’s Management Team, followed by an in-depth discussion on a range of issues with Cathaoirleach Conor Keelan and […]

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Armagh Climate Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Brady Expresses Regret at Decision to Remove Oak Trees

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has expressed regret at the decision to remove a number of Oak trees at the Greenbank in Newry The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Over the last number of months I have met with a number of concerned residents as well as engineers to assess the situation. “I pressed the […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Police Officer Injured in Downpatrick

A police officer was injured and a police car damaged following disorder in the Flying Horse Estate in Downpatrick on Friday 9th September. The officer required hospital treatment for a head injury after being struck by a bottle during the disorder on Friday night which lasted for a number of hours into the early hours […]

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Community

Mary Lou McDonald TD Extends Deepest Sympathies on Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has extended deepest sympathies to the British Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and saluted her contribution to change, peace and reconciliation in Ireland. Ms. McDonald said: “I wish to extend deepest sympathy to the British Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.  […]

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Community

Alliance Expresses Condolences Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has expressed her condolences after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 in Balmoral. “In the first instance, my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Royal Family at this sad time. […]