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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Employ Me Employability Programme Launch at SRC

At the formal launch of the Employ Me employability programme at Southern Regional College’s Newry Campus on Thursday 7th September, 80 guests including local businesses, community organisations and elected representatives were updated on initial progress made and future plans. Employ Me is a two-year employability programme providing training, employability and wraparound support for Economically Inactive […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Finn Welcomes Town Hall Commitment

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed the confirmation from council management that Newry Town Hall will remain open until April 2024 when it is then due to close for renovations which will coincide with other regeneration projects across the City Centre including the new Theatre and Conference Centre. Speaking on Friday morning the Newry City […]

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Community Newry Sport

Carnbane League Results – 9/9/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1A TIES – KICK-OFF 1.30 pm Archview United   3    v   4    Glenshane Athletic at Olympic Park  (AET) Ballybot United     4    v    3   Richhill Res at Jennings Park No. 2    (AET) Greenfield Park      1   v    1   Dervock at Willie Davis Park (Greenfield Park won 6  […]

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Community Education Government

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls

The Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly has met with the chief executive of NICCY to discuss options in addressing the failure of the state to facilitate the needs of our children and young people. Gemma Brolly, herself a teacher and Special Needs Co-ordinator became so infuriated with the increasing cuts and attacks on our most […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

British Government Legacy Bill ‘Cynical and Cruel’ – Finucane

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has branded the British Government’s decision to push through the Legacy Bill and ignore opposition from victims ‘cynical and cruel’. Speaking after the Legacy Bill passed through Westminster, the North Belfast MP said: “The British Government’s flawed and irredeemable Legacy Bill has always only been about one thing – closing […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

Eastwood urges Irish Government to Challenge Legacy Bill

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has urged the Irish Government to take legal action against the British Government’s legacy legislation after it passed in the House of Commons this afternoon. Mr Eastwood said that the names of victims and survivors who have been denied access to truth and justice should ring in the ears of […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

Aontú Dáil Bill Seeks to Force Irish Government to Legally Challenge Tory Government’s Legacy Bill

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has called on all Dáil parties and independents to support the party’s European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill following the completion of the British Parliaments passage of the controversial Legacy Bill today. The Meath West TD said: “Despite huge opposition on this island for the proposals by […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Launches In Tesco NI

Newry-based Irish whiskey bonder and blender, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has announced the rollout of two of its best-selling products into Tesco stores in Northern Ireland. In a new partnership, Tesco Northern Ireland will now stock Two Stacks Dram In A Can and Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur on shelves across 26 stores. Two […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mathers Welcomes Commitment to Repair Camlough Road Wall

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed a commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the damaged wall on the Camlough Road in Newry.  The Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the commitment from the Housing Executive to repair the badly damaged wall on the Camlough road. “The Newry Sinn Féin team have worked to […]

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

Byrne: Disbelief at Ballsmill Shooting

Local SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has said there is disbelief in the Ballsmill area after a man was shot early on Monday morning. Councillor Byrne visited the scene following the shooting. Councillor Byrne said: “There is a real sense of disbelief right across this area at what has taken place here. That a local man […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Attack on Crossmaglen Man Despicable and Cowardly! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the shooting of a man in the Crossmaglen area of South Armagh on Monday morning. And he said those responsible must be brought to justice.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “I unreservedly condemn the shooting of a man in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Monday.  “The […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

TUV Calls Chief Constable a Sinn Fein Puppet Following Resignation

The TUV has called the PSNI Chief Constable a Sinn Fein puppet following his resignation. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “It’s an unrestrained ‘good riddance’ from TUV to the Sinn Fein puppet, Simon Bryne. “He leaves behind a demoralised and politically compromised PSNI, making the top priority now its political decontamination. If it is […]