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Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead – Alliance Party

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Ms Bradshaw said his statement […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Progress on £2.6m Regeneration of Warrenpoint Promenade

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Warrenpoint to view progress on the £2.6m public realm scheme at the Promenade. The investment will deliver a high quality public realm scheme including replacement of footpaths, repairs to the sea wall and replacement street furniture. The Department for Communities provided £1.96million towards the scheme with Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Launch of Tender Process for Re-Development of Major Site in Downpatrick

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the launch of the tender process to redevelop a major site in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick. The site includes the former police station building, adjacent buildings and the Irish Street car park. The aim of the scheme is to create an innovative and inclusive place of the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Men Arrested in Newry Following Major Drug Raid

Newry City Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry Area. A large amount of Herbal Cannabis was seized along with LSD and Ecstasy. A large amount of cash was also seized. 3 People have been arrested for several offences and are assisting Police with their inquiries.   We are committed to […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Update on Public Realm Works at Westgate Area of Drogheda

At the October Meeting of Drogheda Borough District, in Governors House, Millmount, Elected Members were given an update on planned works to the Westgate Area of Drogheda from the Public Realm team of Louth County Council. Members were advised that the Louth County Council project, which is funded by the Urban Regeneration Development Fund, will […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Louth Businesses Struggling with Energy Bills – Ó Murchú

The issue of the energy bills being faced by businesses in Louth was raised in Leinster House last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who warned that ‘economic carnage’ could result. The Sinn Féin TD spoke to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar after their interaction in the Dáil about Suretank in Dunleer and Anglo Printers in […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

Shamed DUP Child Grooming Councillor Quits Role

DUP Rowallane Councillor William Walker has quit his role as a Councillor for Rowallane following being charged with attempted sexual communication with children. William Walker was suspended from the DUP following his arrest in February but had continued as a Rowallane area representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite being suspended from the party. […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Fixtures – 29/10/22

CARNBANE LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2022 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ballybot United v Rossowen at the Barley Field Cartwheel United v Camlough Rovers at Jimmy Steen Park  (Round 2 game) Cleary Celtic v Greenfield Park at Olympic Park Viilla Rovers v Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No One DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm […]

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Community Constituency South Down

Sophie Lennon from Mayobridge Will Represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

The Sacred Heart Student beat off 4,000 hopefuls, to win the Final last night with two ‘faultless’ performances of Tom Walker’s ‘Leave the Light On’ and Linda’s Martin’s Eurovision hit ‘Why Me’. The other finalists – local teens Clare Keeley (Gilford) and Niamh Noade (Lislea) were praised for their powerful and enchanting performances by Judges […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 22/10/22

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 22 October 2022   P W D L F A GD Pts Camlough Rovers 5 5 0 0 10 3 7 15 Villa Rovers 5 4 0 1 17 7 10 12 Newry Celtic 4 3 0 1 17 5 12 9 Cleary Celtic 3 2 1 0 8 5 3 […]

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Business Community Sport

Bank of Ireland and Ulster GAA Launch Community Support Award for Clubs

Bank Of Ireland and Ulster GAA are calling on GAA officials across the province to showcase the work of their clubs for the Bank of Ireland Ulster GAA Community Support Award. The Award has been created to recognise the outstanding contribution of GAA Clubs in their communities. Clubs are at the centre of communities and […]

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Community Crime Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Legislation Around Coercion of Children by Drugs Gangs Needed – Ó Murchú

Legislation around the coercion of children by drugs gangs and the need for a citizens’ assembly on drugs were raised by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú in Leinster House last week. The Dundalk Sinn Féin TD spoke a number of times about drugs issues and the impact drugs are having on the town. He supported legislation […]