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

Council Must Properly Equip Belleeks Play Park For Summer – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the council must ensure locals have a properly equipped play park for the summer months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Coming into the summer months, it’s vital that local children have a proper space to play safely with their friends. “The recent removal of over half of […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth South Down Warrenpoint

Additional €2m Secured to Complete Tender Process for Narrow Water Bridge – O’Dowd

Louth Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news this morning that an additional €2million has been secured to complete the tender process for the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge. The Louth TD, who also serves as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, said “It was confirmed to […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Internment Boards Erected In Newry

Statement by IRPWA Internment has been a tool used by the British occupier to imprison Irish Republicans for as long as British Rule has been opposed. Internment is just another name for administrative detention, a tactic used by Imperialist regimes across the world. In recent years the tactic most used has been internment by remand, […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes €56m Irish Government Investment In Magee and Shared Island Projects

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has hailed confirmation the Irish government will fund a new €45m student and teaching building at the Magee campus of Ulster University in Derry.  The announcement on Magee was part of €56m committed by the Irish government from its Shared Island fund to a number of all-island projects. These include plans to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Landmark In Theatre and Conference Centre Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a multi-functional Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry have reached a significant new milestone. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction of the facility. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for […]

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Chairperson Calls For End to Arboretum Vandalism and Welcomes Inter-Agency Outreach Work 

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte has appealed for an end to vandalism at Castlewellan Arboretum and welcomed efforts to tackle the anti-social behaviour. Cllr Harte was speaking after recent incidents of vandalism at the Arboretum glass houses in Castlewellan Forest Park. An incident of anti-social behaviour on Friday 23 June […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Newry and Armagh Stormont

£1.5m Investment For Co. Armagh GP Surgery

Willowbank GP Surgery in Keady, Armagh, has moved to new, larger premises following a £1.5million investment from the Department of Health. The surgery’s new location, adjoining Keady Day Centre on Annvale Road, means it has the capacity to provide greater services to patients locally. The new two-story construction comprises of eight consulting rooms for GPs […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Rural Stroke Patients Must Not Be Left Vulnerable – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that rural stroke patients must not be left vulnerable by new stroke treatment proposals as part of plans to stabilise Daisy Hill hospital. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “While we welcome the new plan to […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government International Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Byrne Calls For Action to Protect Local Food Producers

Slieve Gullion SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for action from the UK Government to safeguard the local horticulture industry in the face of an ongoing labour crisis.  The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has warned that NI’s Mushroom Industry will “disappear” in the next few years if the UK Government does not move […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Assembly Must be Restored to Help Cut School Costs For Families – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Assembly must be restored now to help cut school costs for families. Speaking after meeting with school principals today with party colleague Danny Baker MLA, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin want to legislate to make school uniforms more affordable and help cut back school costs for families.   […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary at Parkview Close In Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at the Parkview Close area of Newry on Monday 3rd July. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Shortly before 8:30pm, it was reported to police that a number of males entered a property in the area and a man in his 30s who was inside the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Clear Communication Needed From Southern Trust – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the Southern Trust needs to clearly communicate with elected reps, staff and the community as they deliver a stabilisation plan for Daisy Hill. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we pressed the Southern Trust […]