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Community Craigavon Health Newry

New Sign Language Interpreting Service for Health and Social Care Appointments

A new regional service will offer a range of in-person and remote sign language interpreting services for health and social care appointments. Provided by Sign Language Interactions by Sorenson, the service has been established in partnership with the Department of Health and will be available from 1 April. It will deliver a package of communication […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Announce Easter Commemoration

The Republican Party Saoradh have announced details of their 2023 Easter Commemoration in Newry.  Announcing the details from the party’s Newry office local Saoradh representative Cliodhna McCool said “On Easter Saturday we will honour those that gave their lives for a Socialist Republic, for social and economic liberty.  “We will honour Ireland’s patriot dead and […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry and Armagh

O’Neill: We Must Tackle Stigma Around Self-Harm

SDLP Mental Health Spokesperson councillor Gráinne O’Neill has said that more must be done to tackle the stigma around self-harm. She was speaking after the publication of a study from Samaritans Ireland into attitudes towards self-harm on the island. It found that the stigma towards people who self-harm impacted their lives in a number of […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Education Government Health Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Abhorrent That Vulnerable Children Are Paying The Price For Lack of Budget and Political Instability, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA, Eóin Tennyson, has said it is abhorrent that vulnerable children and young people in Northern Ireland are paying the price for the lack of a confirmed budget and the DUP’s boycott of Stormont.  He spoke following news this morning that funding for Healthy Happy Minds, the Engage programme, and the School […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

‘Economic Opportunities Must Be Seized!’ – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has highlighted the unique economic opportunities now available to our economy and to our businesses but has expressed her deep frustration that political instability and uncertainty could see these opportunities squandered. Speaking at a meeting of the British-Irish Chamber in Belfast tonight, Michelle O’Neill emphasized the urgent need for the immediate restoration of the Executive. Michelle O’Neill said: “This a time […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC is Building Bridges with Adult Learners

In the latest update to the ‘Bridges Project’, international partners of the Erasmus+ funded programme met in Southern Regional College’s Banbridge campus to undergo training in advance of the project’s August completion date. The Bridges Project aims to foster an inclusive education and training environment amongst adult learners, by providing much needed digital resources. The project’s […]

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Community Health Banbridge Lurgan Upper Bann Government Stormont Westminster Council ABC Council Constituency

Lurga and Banbridge Secure ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ Award

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended all those behind the success of Lurgan and Banbridge in securing the ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ award, ranking them in the top eight towns in the UK. The DUP MP said: “These are fantastic awards and the teams behind the success of Banbridge and Lurgan are to be commended. […]

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Community Politics Health Newry Government Stormont Constituency Newry and Armagh

Executive Needed to Help Families In Need of Care Packages – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said an Executive is needed now to help families in need of care packages and to invest in the under-pressure health service. Commenting on reports from the Department of Health that 2,780 people are waiting for a care package, the party’s social care spokesperson said: “The sharp decline in the […]

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Community South Armagh Infrastructure Government Council NMD Council Constituency Newry and Armagh Elections Election 2023

Ó’Muirí Welcomes Moves to Return Two Way Traffic to Newry Street

Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed moves to finally see the return of two-way traffic to Newry street in Newtownhamilton. Welcoming these developments, the Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m glad to hear that two-way traffic is set to return to Newry street here in Newtown. “This is another step in the journey of […]

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Community Education Lurgan Upper Bann Government Westminster Constituency

Lollipop Men and Women Face the Axe Under EA Plans

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has branded a freeze on the recruitment of all School Crossing Patrol (SCP) staff, including temporary cover, by the Education Authority as ‘madness’, saying the decision will increase safety concerns at schools across Northern Ireland. The DUP representative raised the issue in a meeting with EA Directors last week, urging […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Loss of EU Funding is a Huge Threat to Local Jobs and Community Groups – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that jobs and key local services will be lost as a result of the British Government failure to fully restore EU funding. The Newry & Armagh MLA spoke after recent meetings with local groups in Newry including Mencap and Clanrye Group saying: “The failure of the British Government […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

ATM Theft at Dungannon Road Area of Portadown

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an ATM theft at the Dungannon Road area of Portadown on Friday 3rd March. Detective Chief Inspector Thornton said: “Shortly before 8:15am, it was reported to police that two men entered the forecourt of a service station in the area in the early hours of Friday 3rd March. […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Construction Student Wins Northern Ireland Apprentice of the Year Award

The winners of the Department for the Economy’s annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards were announced today, 29 March. The awards celebrate employers, apprentices, and champions from a wide range of industries and occupations. Southern Regional College are delighted to announce that Conor Braniff, a level 2 floor and wall tiling apprentice at the College was […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

‘The Seamus Mallon I Knew’ a Talk at Newry and Mourne Museum

On 6 April at 2pm, Newry and Mourne Museum will host a fascinating lecture into one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures, Seamus Mallon. As the former deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, a Member of Parliament for Newry and Armagh and one of the architects of the Northern Ireland Peace Process, Seamus Mallon […]

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Community Health Armagh Constituency Newry and Armagh Elections Election 2023

Public Meeting To Take Place in Keady on Saturday

A public meeting being held by local community group ‘Clean Keady’ is taking place in the Tommy Makem Arts and Community Center (TMAC) this Saturday 1st April at 1-2pm. The meeting has been organised by the chair of the group, Daniel Connolly, who hopes it will be attended by anyone who wishes to see Keady cleaned […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Community Jobs Face Axe

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said time is running out for groups funded by the European Social Fund who face a cliff-edge at the end of this week.  The Upper Bann representative said:  “Time is running out for groups funded by the European Social Fund organisations, their workers and the people who use their […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

SDLP Welcomes Launch of Contraception Delivery Service

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed the rollout of an online contraception delivery service across the North. It follows a successful pilot last year, with the service being funded by Health and Social Care and delivered by the online sexual health service SH:24. Foyle MLA Ms McLaughlin said: “I welcome the rolling out of […]

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Community Crime

NI Terrorism Threat Level Raised

Addressing the increase of the Northern Ireland Related Terrorism threat level, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today the threat level has been increased from substantial to severe by MI5.  The independent assessment means the threat has moved from an attack is ‘likely’ to an attack is ‘highly likely’. “This is part of an ongoing process […]

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Community Health

Contraception Delivery Service Now Available

A service that allows women and girls aged 16 and over to order their contraception online and get it delivered discreetly to their door is now fully operational across Northern Ireland following a successful pilot last year. The service is funded by Health and Social Care and delivered by SH:24 – a free online sexual […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Education Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh

O’Neill: Disappointment at Cancellation of Lisanally Special School Summer Scheme

SDLP Armagh councillor Gráinne O’Neill has said that pupils of Lisanally Special School and their families are disappointed by the cancellation of the school’s summer scheme. The summer scheme cannot take place due to traffic management works on the school’s new car park. Councillor O’Neill raised the issue at the full meeting of council on […]

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Community Crime Newry Armagh South Armagh Government Stormont Constituency Newry and Armagh Elections Election 2023

Alliance Party Supports PSNI as NI Terrorism Threat Level Raised

Speaking following the news that the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from ‘substantial’ to ‘severe’, Alliance Policing Board representative John Blair MLA has said that this must continue to be monitored, and that we cannot let ourselves be dragged back into the past. “This is incredibly concerning but unfortunately not surprising […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Clanrye Group Honoured at Civic Reception Marking 40 Years of Service

Staff and representatives from Clanrye Group attended a civic reception on Monday 20 March hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage. The event, which took place in Council Offices in Monaghan Row, was to mark the anniversary of delivering 40 years of service to the local community. During the reception […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Charity Sector Excels at CO3 Leadership Awards

A number of Newry based charities and social enterprises have been recognised at the CO3 Leadership Awards.  The Annual CO3 Awards in the Europa in Belfast celebrate outstanding leadership across the third sector in Northern Ireland. Pictured are the local winners including:  Jacinta Linden, CEO, Bolster Community who were ‘Highly Commended’ for their work with Women’s […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal Following Burglary in Lislea

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Lislea area of County Armagh yesterday evening, Saturday 25th March. At approximately 5.15pm police received a report that access had been gained to the property in the Longfield Road area sometime between 9.30am on Friday 24th and 5.15pm on Saturday March 25th. During the burglary […]

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Community Crime Government Legacy Politics Westminster

Clarity Needed on £3M Additional Funding to Tackle Paramilitarism, says Alliance Party

Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister has called for clarity on how an additional £3m allocated to Northern Ireland is to be spent. The budget statement said the money was to extend the Tackling Paramilitarism Programme. The North Belfast MLA, who is a member of the Policing Board, said: “Twenty five years after the Good Friday Agreement […]

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Business Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Community-Pharmacy Partnership Receives Funding to Reduce Health Inequalities

Centred Soul, Newry is celebrating receiving funding to deliver the 1000th Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) programme to improve the health and wellbeing of women in the local community. The BCPP programme is led by Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) in Northern Ireland and is funded by the Department of Health.  BCPP supports communities […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Health Upper Bann

Savage Welcomes GP Centre Investment

Sinn Féin Cllr Kevin Savage has welcomed investment in Gilford GP centre as a positive development for rural healthcare. Cllr Savage said : ‘The single-storey extension would comprise a consultant room, a mental health suite and admin support. ‘ The new facilities will modernise the building and offer a wider range of primary care services […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Mary Lou McDonald to Address Carrickdale Event

Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald TD will be in the Carrickdale Hotel on Thursday 30 March to address the People’s Assembly for the Louth, Armagh and Down Border Region. The event is the fourth to be held by Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland. It will have an independent Chair, Conor Patterson […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

SDLP: New Ireland Must Take Place In Europe

SDLP Assembly Leader Matthew O’Toole has said that any New Ireland must take its rightful place at the heart of the European Union (EU). He was speaking after introducing a motion at SDLP conference, supporting the long-term goal of Northern Ireland returning to the EU through reunification.   Conference also welcomed the Windsor Framework and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Man Charged in Portadown Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of 37 year old Alesia Nazarova, who died following a house fire at the Church Street area in Portadown on Tuesday 21st March, have charged a 25 year old man with murder, attempted murder, arson with intent to endanger life and theft. He appeared at Lisburn Magistrates Court on Saturday 25th March. As […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: Addressing Economic Imbalance Must Be Priority

SDLP Jobs & Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has called for intensive work to address regional economic imbalance across the North, adding that it must be the priority of any restored Executive. She was speaking after introducing a motion at the SDLP Conference in Derry.  Foyle MLA Ms McLaughlin said:  “Decades of chronic under-investment and economic […]

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Community Election 2023 Elections Government Politics

Mid Ulster Council Need to Wise Up When It Comes to Irish Signage – TUV

Mid Ulster Council need to wise up when it comes to Irish signage Commenting on the removal of Irish signage in Tombrrmore TUV Moyola candidate Glenn Moore said: “The removal of Irish signage at Mill Park Tobermore is entirely predictable. When it was put up, I pointed out that it was neither needed nor wanted […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Sport Has The Power to Bring Our People Together

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said that sport has the power to bring people across Ireland together.  He was speaking after introducing a motion at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said:  “Throughout our history we have seen the powerful potential that sport has to bring people together. From […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Detectives Charge 51 Year Old Man With Prohibition of Possession of Firearm

Detectives have charged a 51 year old man with ‘prohibition of possession of a firearm or ammunition’ and is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates court on Monday morning, 27 March. As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS. The charges follow a proactive police search at a property in the […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Newry and Armagh

TUV Challenges ‘cross-community’ Credibility of St. Patrick’s Parade in Armagh City!

TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the St Patricks Day event in Armagh City recently as being highly political and partisan. TUV spokesperson for Newry and Armagh, Keith Ratcliffe said: “Anyone who witnessed the procession in Armagh last Friday afternoon will have been left in no doubt about the highly political and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Compassionate Care Award for Dympna

A nurse in the Renal Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital is the recipient of the Trust’s 2022 ‘Edel Corr Award for Compassionate Care.’ Dympna Sands is the Renal Supportive Care Coordinator and was nominated for the award by Dr Judi Graham, Renal Consultant. Edel was a highly esteemed nursing colleague who sadly passed away in […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

TUV Announce Four Candidates in ABC

TUV have announced four of their candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming council elections in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Keith Ratcliffe will stand in Cusher, Jonathan Beattie in Armagh, Brian Moorhead will contest Banbridge and Samuel Morrison will carry the TUV standard in Lagan River. Keith Ratcliffe is a local […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Government Upper Bann Westminster

New Banbridge Library Inching Further to Reality

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of Libraries NI to press for work to continue at pace to make the proposed new library in Banbridge a reality. Speaking after the meeting, Carla Lockhart said: “The commitment has been in place for some time that Banbridge will be getting a new […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics Seanad Éireann

Mary Lou McDonald to Address Carrickdale Event

Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald TD will be in the Carrickdale Hotel on Thursday 30th March to address the Louth, Armagh and Down People’s Assembly. The event is the fourth to be held by Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland. It will have an independent Chair, Conor Patterson of Newry and Mourne […]

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Business Community Government International Politics Stormont Westminster

Windsor Whitewash Not Acceptable at This Stage or Any Stage

Speaking in Lisburn on Thursday evening, TUV leader Jim Allister said any Unionist leader who now or “at some stage” embraces the Windsor Framework would be in flagrant breach of their solemn joint pledge of 28 September 2021. On Ulster Day 2021 all unionist leaders united to pledge:- “affirm our opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

£25,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Scarva

Police have seized suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 and arrested a man in his 40s following a search in Scarva this afternoon, Thursday 23rd March. Sergeant Berry said: “Local Policing Team officers, alongside Neighbourhood officers, conducted a search of shed where they located a suspected cannabis factory inside. There […]

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

TUV Slam Alliance Party’s Move to Hold Pride Parade in ABC Council

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party for suggesting that ABC Council hold an annual pride event in the district despite a cost of living crisis and financial constraints within the Council budget. The party has also slammed the supposedly “equality driven” Alliance Party despite excluding Christians in their proposal. Statement by Lagan Valley TUV […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Playr-fit Corporate Sponsorship for PIPS Hope and Support

Playr-fit, the local teamwear and sportswear specialists based at Cloughoge Business Park in Newry, have proudly announced their corporate sponsorship with PIPS Hope and Support, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. In 2022, Playr-fit organised and hosted the highly successful ‘Business 5-A-Side Football Tournament’, raising just under £3,000.00 in support of PIPS […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Tories Brexit Checks Will Damage All-Ireland Tourism – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has called on the British Home Office ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ requirements to be scrapped. The party’s tourism spokesperson said:   “The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) proposals will create barriers for visitors coming into the north from the south. It should be scrapped. “With around 70% of tourists in the north arriving in Ireland via Dublin, this […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Family of Newry Three Year Old Launch Appeal for Kidney Transplant

The family of local child Olly Cartmill have taken to social media in a plea for a kidney donor for their little boy. Little Olly has been told by doctors that he needs a kidney transplant immediately. Speaking from social media the family of Olly Cartmill have said: “Many of you who know Olly’s story […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man Robbed at Knifepoint in Craigavon

Detectives are investigating after a man was robbed at knifepoint by two men in the vicinity of Tullygally Road in Craigavon on Monday, 20 March. At around 5.40pm the 21 year old was walking on the Black Path when he was approached by two unknown males, one of whom produced a knife and the other […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Armagh Down Cycling Club Host Gullion Cycling Tour for PIPS

Armagh Down Cycling Club is calling on all cycling enthusiasts to join them for The Gullion Tour on Sunday, April 30th. This exciting cycling challenge aims to raise awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support, a local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. The Gullion Tour will take cyclists on a journey […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Trader Ordered to Pay £10,000 Compensation for Substandard Work and Misleading Consumers

A Lurgan trader was today ordered to pay compensation of £10,000 to a victim at Laganside Magistrates’ Court, for failing to complete external construction work to the victim’s home to a satisfactory standard. The trader also quoted a significantly lower fee than he subsequently charged for the substandard works and he failed to provide the […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Welcomes St Moninna’s Primary School to Council Chamber

Sixty school children from St Moninna’s Primary School, Newry Student Council visited Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage and Council officials at Council Offices in Downpatrick recently. The pupils from Primary 6, expressed an interest in visiting the Council as they were keen to learn more about the plans to build the […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Welcomes Proposals for Community Paint Reuse Project

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed a council proposal to create a community paint reuse project for the district. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There are currently over 290 tonnes of paint left into the Household recycling centres across the district every year. “The cost of recycling all this paint is estimated to come […]