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Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Receive Memo From PFLP Regarding War In Palestine

Oct 15 Saoradh’s International Department received the following memorandum from the Popular Front for The Liberation of Palestine [PFLP].  Welcoming the correspondence Saoradh National Chairperson Stephen Murney said “This memorandum explains the build up towards the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and outlines the PFLP’s future intentions.  “Again Saoradh take this opportunity to reiterate our […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh Man Charged with Two Counts of rape, 11 Counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Child Under 13 and Possessing Indecent Images of a Child

Tuesday 17th October, a 47 year old man from the County Armagh area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for a number of offences including two counts of rape, 11 counts of sexual assault, sexual assault of a child under 13, possessing indecent images of a child and drug related offences. Noel Cowan was sentenced […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lifestyle Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Council Encourages Residents to Have a Fun, Safe and Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a time for frightful fun and spooky celebrations, for dressing up and trick or treating, for bobbing for apples and being ‘wowed’ by fireworks – a super exciting time of year for the young and the young at heart! However, as well as all of the enjoyment, activities and entertainment, it is also […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership Helps Residents Secure Work, Upskill or Retrain

Are you looking for a new job? Perhaps you’re looking to retrain and upskill or get help to access work opportunities. Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership aims to promote Newry, Mourne and Down as a great place to work, support people to access that work, and provide the relevant skills for vacancies now […]

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Community Infrastructure

Translink Tackling “Leaf Fall” to Minimise Disruption to Trains

Translink is working hard to minimise disruption caused by leaves on the train line. There are thousands of trees beside our rail network and every Autumn, tonnes of leaves fall onto our railway tracks. These can get compressed under the wheels of passing trains, making the tracks slippery – similar to how cars are affected […]

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Affordable Childcare For Families Must Be Priority – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering affordable childcare must be a priority to support workers and families. Speaking after a party delegation met education and Executive Office officials, Sinn Féin’s childcare spokesperson said: “The rising cost of childcare is a huge issue for workers and families, particularly with reports of some parents paying more than £550 per […]

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Government International Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP Calls for Ceasefire to Provide Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Civilians In Gaza

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to allow humanitarian aid corridors to be established to relieve the crisis in Gaza. The Foyle MP was speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon during a statement on the violence in Gaza and southern Israel. Colum Eastwood MP […]

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Agriculture Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

Farmer Convicted at Newry Court

Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd. Mr McGladdery pleaded guilty and was fined £500 plus £15 offender levy. The case arose following the discovery that Mr McGladdery had moved 42 […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

SDLP Newry Rush to Fill Councillor Vacancy As They Thank Savage

The SDLP will begin the process to fill the vacancy on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council following the resignation of Cllr Michael Savage to take up a new position as CEO of Newry Chamber of Commerce.  SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP places on record our sincere gratitude to Michael Savage for […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Launch Hate Crime Campaign

The Police Service of Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Policing Board, Policing and Community Safety Partnerships and the Hate Crime Advocacy Service, have launched a new campaign to highlight the devastating impact that hate crime has on victims and to encourage everyone to report hate crime when they see it. The campaign, […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Support Newry Palestine Rally

Activists from Saoradh’s Newry office participated in a rally attended by scores of people at Newry Town Hall Oct 11 in support of the Palestinian people. Party members unfurled a banner highlighting the murder of Palestinian children and carried PFLP flags. Posters were also displayed which highlighted the blatant hypocrisy of Sinn Fein who have […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Political Drift Can’t Continue and Democracy Must Be Respected – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that political drift in the north can’t be allowed to continue and the public should get the political leadership it demands and deserves. And the Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán also said that the democratic outcome of the Assembly election must be respected and validated. Michelle O’ Neill said: “I […]