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The prestigious Purple Flag accreditation has once again been awarded to Newry City for its Evening and Night-Time Economy (ENTE). Purple Flag is an international accreditation that is awarded to town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards for excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy. Newry has retained Purple Flag status […]
Dundalk will see the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade next month after the voluntary committee received confirmation from Louth County Council of their sponsorship of the event. Along with the council, Dundalk Credit Union and PayPal are also sponsors of the parade in Dundalk. The March 17 parade, which will start at 1pm, […]
GAA stars from across the province will take to the skies next month for a daring skydive in aid of charity. GAA figures from each of Ulster’s nine counties will be taking on a 15,000 ft leap on Sunday 12th March to raise money for both the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research at […]
Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd describes an engineering firm securing planning permission to develop a new factory in Portadown as ‘great news’. The MLA said: “It is more positive news for the local economy, workers and families that Dawson Manufacturing & Engineering plan for its new facility to be built within the Charlestown Road industrial estate. The move […]
Sinn Fein Councillor Liam Mackle has welcomed the start of site works for the new St Ronan’s on the old St Michael’s site on the Cornakinnegar road. Cllr Mackle said: ‘There have been a few false dawns on the long journey to have the new St Ronan’s school built but through the gritted determination of […]
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health Trust staff will continue to receive an enhanced mileage rate. In June 2022, former Health Minister Robin Swann announced an increase to the rate for work-related car travel for Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including Trust employed domiciliary care workers and district nurses. The rates previously were […]
An emergency motion submitted by Sinn Féin councillors, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider their decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for the Newry Southern Relief Road, has been passed by Newry, Mourne and Down district council. “We are deeply disappointed with the Department for Infrastructures decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for […]
Police in the Newry, Mourne and Down area are encouraging local people to report any concerns they have regarding crime and anti-social behaviour in their area. Sergeant Kenny Gracey said: “Local police provide communities across Newry, Mourne and Down with dedicated Neighbourhood and Local Policing Team officers and community support-hub officers, who deliver bespoke, community-focussed […]
The three local Sinn Féin MLA’s; Conor Murphy, Liz Kimmins and Cathal Boylan have been given new spokesperson roles, with a sharp focus on delivery ahead of a possible return to Assembly business. Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin’s First Minister Designate said: “In consultation with MLAs, I am restructuring the Sinn Féin Assembly team to ensure […]
Commenting on the Governments’ Plans to teach Primary School children about trans issues Aontú Leader Peadar Tóbín stated; “Firstly, our education system needs to be one of compassion. Gender dysphoria is real and is not easy for anyone. All students, no matter their orientation or identity should be treated with respect and compassion. All citizens […]
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed approval for plans to build 89 new homes in Newry at the former St. Clare’s convent. The Newry city councillor said: “I’m delighted that planning has been approved for 89 new social and affordable homes here in the heart of Newry city. “This represents an investment of £12M […]
Aontú have announced a Cost-of-Living Public Meeting for March 13th at7.30 pm in The Bank, Trevor Hill in Newry Speaking today, Aontú Rep for Armagh DEA, Daniel Connolly said “Aontúare holding a public meeting on the Cost-of-Living Crisis on March 13that 7.30pm in The Bank, Tervor Hill in Newry. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín,Aontú Rep for […]
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