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Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 12:30am this morning Tuesday 7th June, 2022, on the N1 Carrickarnan, Drumad, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A male pedestrian (21 years) was fatally injured after he was struck by a articulated truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the lorry […]
Pressure needs to continue to be applied to ensure that Covid delays to the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan are minimised, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has told Communications Minister Eamon Ryan. The Dundalk TD asked Minister Ryan last week for an update on the National Broadband Plan and said: ‘People really require delivery on […]
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has condemned those involved in singing a vile song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “I am sickened by the video of a centenary event being used to mock the murder of Michaela McAreavey. It is absolutely abhorrent, disgusting and shameful. Those involved […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the latest electricity price hike of 33% by Airtricity will hit workers and families hard and called on the DUP to get back to work and form an Executive to deal with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Airtricity electricity prices have gone up by […]
The importance of access to education for all was stressed in Leinster House last week with Deputy Ó Murchú highlighting how his family have benefitted from various routes through second and third level. There was some light-hearted ribbing between the Sinn Féin TD and Fine Gael Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris, after Deputy Ó […]
News that the Narrow Water Bridge tender process has begun is a huge step forward in its delivery, Cllr Michael Savage has said. Councillor Savage praised Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his SDLP colleagues former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, former South Down MLA Sinead Bradley and her late father PJ as well as his party colleagues […]
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must be strengthened. Michelle O’Neill said: “There can be no place for sectarianism, racism, misogyny or discrimination in our society. “The vile scenes of recent days are a clear indication that laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must […]
Two men were attacked with hatchets in an “extremely violent” incident linked to a “tit for tat….ongoing feud,” a court heard (Fri). Lisburn Magistrates Court also heard that according to treating medics, the assailants had tried to decapitate one of the victims who was left with a fractured skull and a 12 centimetre laceration to […]
A 27 year old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd June. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]
Police investigating a report of a serious assault which occurred in the Moor Hill Road area of Newry on Wednesday 1st June, have arrested a man. Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Haslett said: “Shortly before 1:30am, it was reported to police that two men in their 40s were attacked by two men armed with weapons. […]
With summer fast approaching, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is urging green-fingered residents to take care while gardening and look out for potential accidents, risks and injuries. With many people spending more time in their glorious gardens, Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of dangers before attempting DIY garden projects. Here are […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the cost of school uniforms need to be cut. The South Down MLA said: “Sinn Féin has a plan to cut the costs of school uniforms for families and we are determined to work with others to make this happen. “Families are crying out for support on this issue and […]
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