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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 […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Christy Carroll

Carroll, Christy – R.I.P. 17 Mountain Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 1st August 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Katie, loving father of Christopher, Mary, Sadie and the late Michael; predeceased by his brothers Jimmy and Tommy and sisters Vera, Kitty and Sadie. Christy’s remains are reposing at his son Christopher’s […]

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

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]

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Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Conrad Grant

Funeral Arrangements for the late Conrad Grant: Grant (Warrenpoint) 29th July 2022, suddenly at home, Conrad, beloved son of Bernie and Michael and loving brother of Kevin, Gavin and Dylan. 104, Ganna Way, Warrenpoint. May he rest in peace. Conrad’s remains will repose at his home on Monday from 7pm until removal on Wednesday at […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Keep er Lit for PIPS Raises Highest Ever Donation in Memory of Stephen Farrell

The KEEP ER LIT FOR PIPS committee have raised a sensational £55,512.69 for local suicide prevention and mental health charity, PIPS Hope & Support, in memory of Stephen Farrell. The lorry industry across the island of Ireland, agriculture industry and local Newry, Mourne and Down community came together across several events to raise the substantial […]