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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 24th Sept

MID ULSTER SHIELD ROUND 1                                                                                    Ballybot United       3          Bessbrook United    6 Ballyholland             0          Rossowen                2 Magheralin Village  2          Cleary Celtic            5 PREMIER DIVISION    Greenfield Park        2         Cartwheel United      2 Camlough Rovers     3         Newry Celtic              2  NO GAME: Villa Rovers DIVISION ONE     Millburn United         4    Church Street FC            2 Newry Rovers            […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Scandalous Tory Budget’ Puts Pressure on Homeowners – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the ‘scandalous Tory budget’ which prioritises the super-rich and will not protect or support workers and families struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Speaking after the Tory Chancellor delayed his budget and the Bank of England threatened further hikes in interest rates, which will increase costs […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Criteria for United Ireland Poll is Being Met – Aontu

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has echoed claims by the former North of Ireland Secretary of State Shaun Woodward that the criteria for a United Ireland Poll are being met currently. Tóibín stated today; “There is no longer a political Unionist majority. There is no longer a Unionist majority in the Assembly. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Suspected Arson Attack at House on Armagh Road, Tandragee

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a house on the Armagh Road, Tandragee, in the early hours of Monday 26th September. A report was received from a member of the public at around 4.10am that an outbuilding of a vacant house in the area was on fire. Officers attended along with colleagues from […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Portadown Stormont Upper Bann

Planning Approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown Welcomed

An Alliance party MLA has welcomed planning approval for Presentation Primary School in Portadown. The approved application includes a two storey extension to the rear of the primary school and internal refurbishment of the existing building. Commenting on the approval Eóin Tennyson MLA has said, “The approval of this planning application for Presentation Primary School […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Allister Highlights Legal Duty on Schools Relating to Religious Education

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Last week the University of Ulster published an Integrated Education Fund funded report calling for the repeal of legislation requiring “Christian focused” RE lessons and worship in schools. This anti-God agenda amounts to a direct assault on the established ethos of schools throughout Northern Ireland. An important fact which […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

ABC Council and Southern Trust Launch New Healthcare POD in the Borough

Local borough residents can now access a safe and private space to attend virtual healthcare appointments – thanks to a joint initiative between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Located in the Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre in Keady, and coming soon to Portadown Health […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Sinn Fein State “Tories Have Put Interests of Super-Rich Over Needs of Ordinary People!”

Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has said the Tories have put the interests of the super-rich over the needs of ordinary people with their Budget proposals. The communities minister will meet with her Scottish and Welsh counterparts later this week on the need to tackle the cost-of-living emergency. Deirdre Hargey said: “The Budget announced by the Tories […]

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Banbridge Climate Constituency Government Stormont Upper Bann

Restored Assembly Must Introduce Fracking Ban, says Tennyson

Alliance Climate and Energy Spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said a restored Assembly must introduce a ban on fracking in Northern Ireland. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after the UK Government moved to lift the moratorium on fracking in England. He said, “This is a rogue and retrograde step by the Conservatives that will do […]

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

As Oil Prices Rise by 140% in South Down, Executive Action is Needed Now More Than Ever! says Brown 

The Alliance Party have again reiterated the need for a functioning Executive and raised concerns that given the significant differences in energy markets between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, support from Westminster is not being properly tailored to people here.  At the start of the month, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a cap on the […]

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Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Police Appeal Following Damage of Narrow Water Memorial

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of criminal damage at a memorial in the Narrow Water area of Warrenpoint. A number of wreaths were reported to have been removed from their location and left in the vicinity. The report was made to police on Sunday morning, 25th September at 11am, however, the damage could have happened […]

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Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Taylor Condemns Desecration of Narrow Water Memorial

Following the desecration of wreaths, memorial crosses and floral tributes yet again at the Narrow Water memorial to those soldiers murdered in 1979, Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor said: “Once again those driven by hate have taken the opportunity to cause further hurt and trauma to the loved ones of the brave soldiers who were […]