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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 19/2/24

RESULTS: 19–02-2024 (Mon) Ulster GAA Football Junior Football Club League Section A Dundrum 19:30 Dundrum (Down) 3-08   1-12 Laochra Loch Lao (Antrim) 21–02-2024 (Wed) Ulster GAA Football Junior Football Club League Section B Aghabog 20:00 Newtownbutler (Fermanagh) 1-08   1-08 Scotstown (Monaghan) 23–02-2024 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Senior Football Club League Section C Inniskeen […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont Uncategorized

NHS Pay Deal Agreed, Unions to Ballot

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed a decision by health service trade unions to ballot members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoration of pay parity with England for health and social care staff covered by the Agenda for Change framework. This involves a large proportion of the […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Infrastructure Minister Welcomes Suspension of Transport Strike

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the suspension of the transport strike which had been planned for later this week.   Following a meeting between Translink and the Unions today, the Unions have agreed to suspend the planned strike action and ballot their members on a new offer.  John O’Dowd said: “Resolving public sector pay quickly has […]

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Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Byrne Welcomes Investment In All-Island Rail

SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Invests Additional £8.1m to Repair Road Network

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year. In a written statement to the Assembly the Minister said: “Members will no doubt agree that it is vital that all available capital budget within my Department is fully utilised to deliver much needed investment in our […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Three Men With Injuries After ‘Serious Altercation’ In Warrenpoint

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of what has been described as a “serious altercation” in the Rath Cuain area of Warrenpoint, on Friday. Police received a report of a disturbance at a flat in the area at around 1pm on Friday afternoon and upon arrival at the scene found three males with […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 24 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 12 10 2 0 33 10 23 32 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 0 18 Rossowen 14 5 3 6 27 28 -1 […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down

Police Arrest Following Ballynahinch Burglaries

Detectives investigating a number of incidents in the Ballynahinch area overnight between Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th February have charged a man to appear at court. The man, aged 43, has been charged with a number of offences including burglary with intent to steal, attempted burglary, going equipped for burglary and handling stolen goods. He is due […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24/2/24

FONA CAB JUNIOR CUP QTR-FINAL – SAT 24 FEBRUARY – KICK OFF 1.30 pm  Coalisland Athletic  1  v   2  Cleary Celtic at Gortgonis Playing Fields, Coalisland PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Newry Celtic      1   v   0  Camlough Rovers  at Artie Green Park Rossowen           4   v  3  Archview United  at Kilbroney Park    Villa Rovers         […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Peadar Cowan

Cowan, Peader – R.I.P.  Late of 58 Dominic Street, Newry.  23rd February 2024, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital.   Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Derek, Linda, Colin, Stephen, Kathy and the late Peader. Peader’s remains will be removed from Mc Gennity’s Funeral Home, Forkhill Road, Newry this evening (Saturday 24th February) […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Arts Therapy For Daisy Hill Stroke and Rehab Patients

Patients in Daisy Hill Hospital’s stroke and rehab ward are enjoying arts therapy to support with their recovery. Based on level four of the hospital, the inpatient stroke and rehab team of medical, nursing and allied health professional staff support patients following acute stroke as well as older people recovering from illness or injury. The […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Health Portadown Upper Bann

Verve Healthy Living Network Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Their Community

A ten year partnership between the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and Community and Voluntary organisations has improved the health and wellbeing of thousands of people. The Verve Healthy Living Network was founded as part of the Craigavon Neighbourhood Renewal Health Programme in 2012 (funded by the Department for Communities) to address health inequalities […]