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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

Where Extra Beds Promised For Drogheda Department of Psychiatry – Ó Murchú

Where are the ten extra beds promised for the Drogheda Department of Psychiatry (DDOP) at Crosslanes? That’s the question Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has asked the HSE this week. Six months after Louth County Council granted planning permission for the ten-bed extension at the Drogheda site, there has been no commencement of building […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Campaign Group Welcomes Clearance of Open-Air Stockpile of Stinking Waste Bales From Port

Following exactly one year of campaigning, we welcome what we hope was the clearance of the open-air stockpile of stinking waste bales from Warrenpoint Port on Friday 30th of August. Residents and businesses of Warrenpoint and the surrounding area now need to hear from the four major players involved in the creation and enabling of […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Report Spells Out Executive Failure to Deliver

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said that a new report shows how the Executive has failed to deliver since the return of the Stormont institutions. Mr O’Toole was speaking after think tank Pivotal published a report into the first seven months of the restored Executive. He said the report echoes many […]

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Government International Politics Westminster

UK Suspends Around 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel

By Kevin McAteer UK government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Shop Worker Assaulted During Hill Street Robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of robbery from business premises at the Hill Street area of Newry on Sunday 1st September. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Shortly after midday, it was reported to police that two men entered a shop in the area. It was reported that one of the men pushed a […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Hanna Confirms She Is Seeking to Be SDLP Leader

South Belfast & Mid Down MP Claire Hanna confirms that she is seeking to be elected as SDLP Leader. In a statement Mrs Hanna confirmed: “In friendship and respect, I thank Colum Eastwood for his service during turbulent times, including 10 elections in just 9 years. His skills and instinct have been invaluable for the […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Anu Okusanya

Anu Okusanya R.I.P. 25 Damolly Village Newry, suddenly on 28th August 2024. Dearly missed by her loving Son Olaitan, Brother Gbenga, Sister Lola and all of her colleagues and friends in Ashgrove Nursing Home. Funeral celebration will take place in Chapel of Ease Monkshill on Saturday 14th September at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results and Tables – 31/8/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 31 AUGUST FRIDAY 30 AUGUST  – MUFA KENNEDY CUP FINAL – KICK-OFF 7.45 PM Cleary Celtic    2    v   1   Newry Celtic  at Newry City Showgrounds SAT 31 AUGUST – PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Ballybot United  0   v   3 Villa Rovers  at The Barley Field Millburn United  3  v   […]

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Community Education Infrastructure

Bus Timetable Changes as Schools Return

With the return of school term time, Translink is reminding passengers that a number of bus timetable changes will come into effect from Monday, 2nd September. Passengers who use Ulsterbus, Metro/Glider and Goldliner should check their timetables in advance of travel.  Passengers are also advised that adjustments have been made to some Belfast city centre […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

TUV Demands Clarity From Alliance on Puberty Blockers

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party on its recent support on puberty blockers for children. Statement by TUV vice chairman Allister Kyle: “There is an urgent need for the Alliance Party to come clean on where it stands on the clear and unambiguous medical advice on dangerous, life altering drugs being given to vulnerable […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

DUP MP Welcomes Ban On Puberty Blockers For Children

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, has welcomed the recent decision to restrict the use of puberty blockers for vulnerable young people in Northern Ireland. This decision comes after her continued advocacy on the issue, including her recent interview on the Nolan show and subsequent media engagements. “I am delighted that common sense […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2024/25

The Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024/25 has today been published by the Department of Health. This plan is the third annual delivery plan to be published under the Mental Health Strategy 2021-31. It sets out the key priority actions that will be delivered during 2024/25, as well as details on progress against the 2023/24 […]