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Community Health

Social Care Council Secures Prestigious Platinum Recognition

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) has been recognised by Investors in People (IIP) as a Platinum employer for excellence in values-driven leadership, workplace culture and learning and organisation-wide commitment to its staff. Platinum is the highest-level award in the IIP We invest in people accreditation. It means policies and practices that support […]

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Business Dáil Éireann Government International Politics Seanad Éireann Westminster

High Court Decision That Rwanda Bill Breeches Brexit Deal, Demands Immediate British Irish Cooperation – Aontu

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the Irish Government to engage more closely with the British Government on the Common Travel Area following what could be a landmark ruling on a migration case today in Belfast. The High Court found that the Illegal Migration Act 2023 which gives new powers […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Internet Giants Need to Start Pulling Their Weight

Internet giants such as Amazon are being challenged to pull their weight and pay their fair share. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA has articulated his frustration that local and family owned businesses are buckling under the pressure of rising rates and overheads, while internet giants like Amazon continue to dodge their responsibility to their customers’ […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint Westminster

Narrow Water Bridge Another Step Closer – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement that a contract has been awarded for the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP has said the delivery of this project is key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Chris Hazzard said: “It is welcome that a €60 million contract has been awarded to BAM for […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Twelve Police Officers Assaulted While Arresting One Man In Lurgan

Twelve police officers were assaulted while arresting one man in Lurgan at the weekend – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers. Officers were responding to a call for assistance to a domestic assault report in the early hours of Saturday, 11th May. While arresting the man on suspicion of common assault, […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

McNulty Challenges Fixed Bridge “Nonsense” From Infrastructure Minister

The Infrastructure Minister’s decision to proceed with a fixed bridge on the Southern Relief Road has been described as “nonsense” by a Newry & Armagh MLA. Justin McNulty has said he is “baffled” by the decision from Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd. “I find this decision to be extraordinarily short-sighted and completely baffling.  We already know […]

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Community Council Government Health Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

New Era at Dundalk Swimming Pool as Enhanced Changing Facilities and Dedicated Disabled Changing Suite Launched

Louth County Council welcomed the official launch of state-of-the-art new facilities at Dundalk Swimming Pool on Tuesday 7th May 2024. The refurbishment works, which represented a €600,000 investment in upgrading facilities at the swimming pool and leisure complex, involved the installation of new disabled changing areas, lockers, family-friendly changing cubicles, non-slip safety tiles and group […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

SRC Past Apprentice Announced for Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, is a group of talented young apprentices and students who will compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’. Team UK will be heading for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is dimmed.  All […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Giant Adventures Series Enchants with a Trio of Immersive Tourism Events Returning for 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Seanad Éireann

Cooley Flood Report Being Considered By Minister – Ó Murchú

A report by Teagasc about the impact of last year’s flooding in Cooley on farmers has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture and is being considered by the minister, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has been told. During questions to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in Leinster House last week, the Sinn Féin TD said it […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Dan Devlin

Devlin (Newry) Daniel (Dan) (late of 3 Glenvale Villas) died May 10th 2024 suddenly at home. Beloved husband of the late Anna R.I.P. and devoted father of Pauline, Jacqueline, Gerry, Gary, Brendan, Aine and the late Joanne R.I.P. His remains will leave his daughter Jacqueline’s residence, 3 Glenvale Heights, on Monday at 10.20am for 11am […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Man Charged With Banbridge Burglary

Detectives investigating a burglary in the Churchview Drive area of Banbridge on Thursday 9th May have charged a man to appear in court. The man, aged 50, has been charged with burglary and is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 10th May. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]