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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Raid Targeting Newry Member

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh has strongly condemned the Crown Forces for carrying out an early morning raid in Newry on 15th July. The raid was carried out under the draconian “Terrorism Act” and the Republican on the receiving end is a young member of Saoradh and éistigi, the party’s youth department. The family home […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont

Minister Welcomes Social Care Reports

Reforming adult social care is about so much more than easing hospital pressures, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has emphasised. The Minister was commenting on the publication of update reports on the work of the Social Care Collaborative Forum. Established in April 2023, the Forum is working to implement proposals stemming from the public consultation on […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry-Based FPM and Belfast-Based Think People Become AAB in Strategic Brand Consolidation

Newry based FPM will rebrand to become AAB, in a strategic alignment which forms the cornerstone of AAB’s six-year plan to strengthen and expand its position as a leading provider in the mid-market. Headquartered in Newry, FPM joined AAB in 2022 as part of a strategic growth deal and marked the first private equity investment […]

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Community Infrastructure Lifestyle

Three Quarters of Drivers Think Switch to Electric Is Too Soon

Drivers across Northern Ireland are reluctant about switching to electric vehicles A massive 75% of drivers surveyed said they believed that the government plans to ban the selling of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is too soon, according to a new survey by  CompareNI.com. When drivers were asked when they planned to make […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Welcomes Commitment to Repealing Legacy Act

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as an early pledge during the state opening of Parliament today.  Mr Eastwood said that the move demonstrated the change in approach to Northern Ireland where every political party and victims group opposed the Conservative […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

‘Opportunity For New British Government to Reset Relations With Ireland and Europe’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Tories’ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: “The election of a new […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

Aontu Welcome Labour Commitment to Repeal Legacy Act

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has welcomed the commitment made today in Westminster that the new Labour Government will repeal the shameful Legacy Act passed by their predecessors that has destroyed the rights of victims and their families to truth and justice. Speaking today, Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú as well as every political party in […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Sport

O’Hanlon Calls on ABC Council to Create “Fan Zones” For All Ireland Final

Armagh SDLP Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon has called on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to create Fan Zones for the All Ireland Final day on Sunday 28th July.  Councillor O’Hanlon explained, ‘For GAA fans reaching the All Ireland Final is the holy grail and for those of us from the Orchard County it doesn’t […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Housing Executive Launches Public Consultation on Draft Community Safety Strategy 2025 – 2030

A public consultation on a new draft Community Safety Strategy, set to run between 2025 and 2030, has been launched by the Housing Executive. Ciarrai Reilly, Housing Executive Community Safety Manager, explained: “We have developed our draft Community Safety Strategy by working with our partner agencies across the statutory, voluntary and community sectors. “We know […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Grant Urges NMD Council to Create “Fan Zones” for All Ireland Final

Newry and Armagh Workers Party representative Nicola Grant has urged Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to create fan zones in the district for the All Ireland final as Armagh take on Galway. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola said: “There is certainly a buzz since Armaghs semi final win on Saturday. And in […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Carla Lockhart MP Celebrates 150 Years of Seapatrick LOL 217

Carla Lockhart MP for Upper Bann recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of Seapatrick LOL 217.  Expressing her honour and delight in attending the event, Carla Lockhart conveyed her deep appreciation for the lodge’s long-standing dedication to preserving culture, heritage, and Christian faith. “What an honour to be invited to attend such a momentous occasion for Seapatrick […]