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Health

Donation of Syringe Driver Bags Will Assist Patients

Thanks to Lislea Sewing Group who kindly made and donated syringe driver bags for patients at the Mandeville Unit in the Southern Trust. Many patients use syringe drivers which deliver pain relief medication at set times around the clock. The driver can be placed in these discreet shoulder bags which allows them to go about […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

250 New Jobs is a Major Endorsement for County Louth – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news today that Kaseya, the leading global provider of unified IT management and security software, will create 250 jobs over 3 years in a brand new centre of excellence in Dundalk. O’Dowd said “This is a very strong endorsement in the people of County Louth as this […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Opens Online Book of Condolence for Lord David Trimble

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage signed an online Book of Condolence opened in memory of (late) Lord David Trimble who was instrumental in the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement. The Book of Condolence, which is available on the Council’s website: www.newrymournedown.org/chairpersons-book-of-condolences, will provide residents across Newry, Mourne and Down with […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow Visits Dundalk

26th July 2022: On Friday 22nd July, the Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow hit the streets of Dundalk following the launch of its national summer campaign on 20th June. In this program, the GLT will collaborate with Louth County Council and local community groups to promote the responsible disposal of gum litter in the county’s areas. Over the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

€130k to Improve Drogheda and Ardee Library Facilities – O’Dowd

New Government funding has been announced to improve library facilities in the Drogheda and Ardee library branches, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy O’Dowd was speaking as his colleague the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Tuesday, July 26th) announced an investment of over €3.1 million in 46 library branches across the country. […]

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Community Constituency Government International Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Passport Delays Continue, as MP Advises ‘apply early!’

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged anyone requiring a new passport or passport renewal to apply early to avoid disappointment. The DUP representative has been inundated with constituents requests for help in securing passports ahead of travel, with delays in processing continuing to cause problems. Carla Lockhart said: “For several months now the processing […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Withdraw from the Opportunity to Help People – Aontu

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called out the SDLP’s refusal to roll up their sleeves and help the people of the north. He stated; “The confusion in the SDLP continues. The SDLP has the opportunity to make a contribution and help people suffering from the Cost of Living Crisis, the Housing […]

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Community Crime

Police Warn of Criminals Using Clever Technology to Steal Cars

Thieves are taking advantage of advances in technology to steal cars by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. The Police Service of Northern Ireland have today, 25th July, issued a warning following a spate of keyless car thefts across Northern Ireland. Detectives believe, due to the repeated pattern of offending, that this activity could be the […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Brown Calls for a Better Strategy on Town Cleaning and Fly-Tipping

Alliance South Down MLA, Patrick Brown has called for the Newry, Mourne and Down Council to invest more resources in keeping our towns and surrounding areas clean and tidy. The call came after a continued spate of fly-tipping across the area and the streets of Downpatrick town centre left filthy, with bins overflowing. Brown said […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes Planning Consent for Grace Generation Church

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that planning approval has been granted for the transformation of the former Coach Nightclub in Banbridge, which will be led by Grace Generation Church. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The church family at Grace Generation church has such a passion for the people of Banbridge and the […]

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Business Climate Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Gets Funding to Tackle Climate Change

Newry company Food Safe System, a technology company that simplifies and automates the food compliance procedures for hospitality and food service businesses, has been awarded £5,000 as part of Live Here Love Here’s Climate Challenge Fund, where schools, local councils, community and youth groups and businesses across Northern Ireland benefitted from grants to help put […]

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

Unprecedented Demand for Building Regulation Applications Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]