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Business Climate Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Gets Funding to Tackle Climate Change

Newry company Food Safe System, a technology company that simplifies and automates the food compliance procedures for hospitality and food service businesses, has been awarded £5,000 as part of Live Here Love Here’s Climate Challenge Fund, where schools, local councils, community and youth groups and businesses across Northern Ireland benefitted from grants to help put […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Unprecedented Demand for Building Regulation Applications Across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022, indicating a significant construction boom post pandemic. On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between£15 to £20 million, however in June the department received […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Christy Carroll

Carroll, Christy – R.I.P. 17 Mountain Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 1st August 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Katie, loving father of Christopher, Mary, Sadie and the late Michael; predeceased by his brothers Jimmy and Tommy and sisters Vera, Kitty and Sadie. Christy’s remains are reposing at his son Christopher’s […]

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

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr McNulty was speaking after the SDLP wrote to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the cost of living crisis deepens for families across Northern […]

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Constituency Obituaries South Down Warrenpoint

The Death Has Occurred of Conrad Grant

Funeral Arrangements for the late Conrad Grant: Grant (Warrenpoint) 29th July 2022, suddenly at home, Conrad, beloved son of Bernie and Michael and loving brother of Kevin, Gavin and Dylan. 104, Ganna Way, Warrenpoint. May he rest in peace. Conrad’s remains will repose at his home on Monday from 7pm until removal on Wednesday at […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Keep er Lit for PIPS Raises Highest Ever Donation in Memory of Stephen Farrell

The KEEP ER LIT FOR PIPS committee have raised a sensational £55,512.69 for local suicide prevention and mental health charity, PIPS Hope & Support, in memory of Stephen Farrell. The lorry industry across the island of Ireland, agriculture industry and local Newry, Mourne and Down community came together across several events to raise the substantial […]

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Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Arson in Loughbrickland

Police are appealing for information following a report of arson in Loughbrickland on Saturday, 23rd July. Sergeant Berry said: “It was reported shortly after 7.20pm than a van was on fire in the Greenan Road area which has caused significant damage. Thankfully, no one was inside the van at the time and there are no […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes New Specialist Housing for Camlough

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the confirmation that work is to begin on 9 homes in Camlough in the coming months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This is welcome news for the community of Camlough that 9 new homes will be built in the area. “Seven of the houses will be for those […]

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Constituency Downpatrick Government International Kilkeel Newcastle Politics South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Tory Party Chaos Demonstrates an ‘untrustworthy partner’ Internationally – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the Tory party chaos and their actions in Westminster demonstrates they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. Speaking at Westminster, the South Down MP said: “The actions of the Tory party in Westminster have demonstrated they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. “The internal Tory […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

Clarification Needed on Energy Support Payments for Northern Ireland!

Clarification needs to be given on how people in Northern Ireland will benefit from energy support payments, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Ms Armstrong said uncertainty remained what […]

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

Murphy Supports New Urban Sports Track

Sinn Féin councillor, Declan Murphy has supported the building of an Urban Sports track at the site near the Newry Sports centre. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This project had originally been proposed for Derrybeg a number of years ago but following concern from some of the residents at the original plans. “However, out of […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Letter Urges Ministers and Officials Not to Idly Wait as Cost of Living Crisis Mounts

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has called on caretaker Executive Ministers to use every option available to them to support people through the cost of living crisis. Mr O’Toole was speaking after writing to all caretaker Ministers and permanent secretaries as the costs crisis deepens for families across Northern Ireland. He challenged Ministers […]