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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Education Minister Must Prioritise Making Childcare Affordable For All – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must prioritise a strategy which makes high quality childcare affordable for all families. Speaking following a meeting of the Education Committee, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “High-quality, affordable early years and childcare is absolutely essential in ensuring our young people get the very best start in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Brady Will Not Seek Re-election

Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 17/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 17 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 11 9 2 0 32 10 22 29 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 14 5 3 6 30 29 1 18 Archview United 15 5 2 8 43 46 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Stabbed In Downpatrick

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a stabbing in Downpatrick. Police received a report shortly after 6pm on Saturday, 17th February that a man had been stabbed on a pathway in the St Dympnas Avenue area of the town. The suspect, a man believed to be aged in his 30s, fled the scene […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 17/2/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 17 FEBRUARY 2024 MUFA SHIELD SEMI-FINAL – FRI 16 FEBRUARY – KICK OFF 7.45 pm  Cleary Celtic     2     v    2  Bessbrook United at Holm Park, Armagh PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United  2  v  3  Villa Rovers  at Jennings Park No.2           Rossowen            P  v  P Newry Celtic  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Arrested Following Kidnapping In Silverbridge

Detectives have arrested two men following the report of a kidnapping in Silverbridge on Saturday evening, February 17th. It was reported the victim had been bundled into a car, taken to a different location and assaulted before being released. Two men, aged 39 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, […]

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Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Biodiversity and Protecting Environment

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting biodiversity to help address the climate and nature emergency.  The Minister was speaking on a site visit to the A6 where over 1.2 million trees were planted on the route between Belfast and Derry.  Minister O’Dowd said: “We all have a responsibility to protect the environment […]

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Business Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Over £685 Million For Public Sector Pay

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has announced £688 million to prioritise public sector pay awards following Executive agreement today. The allocation was part of the £1.045bn available from the Executive Restoration package for general pressures and pay in 2023-24. Some £22 million of resource funding was also available from the Executive’s own funds. Commenting […]

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Government Health Politics Stormont

Increase In Funded IVF Provision

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women. Speaking during a visit to the Regional Fertility Centre, the Health Minister said: “I recognise how difficult it is for people who long to have a child but who are unable to do so without intervention […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Stephanie McEvoy

McEvoy (Newry) Stephanie died suddenly at home February 12th 2024. Devoted mummy of Kayden, Annalee, Alex and Zoey, loving daughter of Cathy and treasured sister of Christopher, Peadar and Shannon. Stephanie’s remains will repose at her mother’s residence, 287 Barcroft Park, from 1pm tomorrow (Thursday). Removal on Saturday at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass for […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Sinn Féin Determined to Make Childcare Affordable For All – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the Executive must work together to deliver a strategy which makes high quality childcare affordable for all families. The party’s social care spokesperson and MLA for Newry and Armagh said: “High-quality, affordable early years and childcare is absolutely essential in ensuring parents can get to work while also giving […]