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Armagh Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Traffic and Travel for Twelfth Parades

Motorists are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Armagh city. The parade will commence on Portadown Road, Armagh at 9am and finish at approximately 6pm. There will be no through traffic in Armagh City Centre between 8.30am and 1pm. Portadown Road / […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Sinn Féin to Table No-Confidence Motion in the Government!

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has this morning announced that Sinn Féin has tabled a Dáil motion of no-confidence in the government. She said: ‘This is a government that has now lost its parliamentary majority, and is failing to tackle the cost of living and housing crises. It is time to make way […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Engages with DAERA on Quoile River

Patrick Brown MLA last week met with DAERA officials to discuss next steps in responding to concerns raised by a new steering group, Clean up the Quoile. The group is a partnership between local anglers, politicians and Finnebrogue Artisan foods, aiming to bring stakeholders together to restore the Quoile River. Mr Brown said: ‘I am […]

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

Do You Know How to Report Issues of Anti-Social Behaviour?

There are many different types of anti-social behaviour (ASB), ranging from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. And, there are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to – so it is vitally important that if you are experiencing any form of ASB, you know how to report it, and […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Kilkeel Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne & Down Traffic and Travel for Twelfth Parades

Motorists are advised of traffic disruption with some diversions in place as a result of the Twelfth of July parade in Newry. The main parade gets underway at 12noon with disruption to traffic anticipated on the Belfast Road, Trevor Hill, Kildare Street, Hill Street, Margaret Square, The Mall, Bank Parade, Sugar Island, Ardmore Rd Park/ Shandon […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Calls for Caution with BBQs on Murlough Beach

Patrick Brown MLA has urged caution at Murlough Beach following a number of fires caused by BBQs in recent weeks. Mr Brown said: ‘I am increasingly concerned over the number of fires at Murlough beach, particularly after reports of two fires happening in one week towards the end of June, causing injury to wildlife and […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Portadown Upper Bann

Trouble at Portadown Interface

Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Duffy has called for calm & vigilance after a group of loyalists entered the Tunnel area of Portadown last night. The group threw bottles and stones and chanted pro UVF slogans. Cllr Duffy said:  ‘It would appear some of those gathered at a nearby bonfire entered the Tunnel area intent on […]

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Dáil Éireann Education Government Louth

Concerns over Classrooms for Children with Autism

The issue of delays in having classrooms ready for children with autism enrolled in a North Louth school was raised in Leinster House by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD raised problems that Monksland NS in Cooley have been experiencing as they try to get two classrooms for autistic children up and running […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Kilkeel South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown Backs Support for Kilkeel Harbour Expansion

Patrick Brown MLA last week met with Kilkeel Development Association and Alan McCulla of Sea Source at Kilkeel Harbour to discuss plans to expand the harbour. Mr Brown said: ‘It was great to be in Kilkeel to discuss the positive plans for community development here – particularly the ambitious plans for the harbour. I look […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Portadown Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises at the Eden Avenue area of Portadown on Thursday 30th June. Sometime between 8:50am and just before 10:40am, it was reported that entry was gained to the rear of a house in the area. It was reported that a sum of […]

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Agriculture Climate Community Constituency Government Newcastle South Down Stormont

£4million Investment to Boost 47 Environmental Projects

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4million to help deliver key environmental projects. The Minister said that thanks to his department’s Environment Fund, 47 projects including nature-rich trails, coastline protection and restoration of peatlands will now go head. He made the announcement during a visit to Mourne […]

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Community

Man Dies Falling From Bonfire in Larne

A man has died after falling more than 80 feet from a bonfire in the Antiville area of Larne. It is believed he was helping construct the areas Twelfth bonfire before he fell to his death. A spokesperson for the PSNI spoke to Clanrye News and Sport: “Police can confirm that a man in his […]