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Armagh Community Election 2022 Newry Politics South Armagh

New Surprise Candidate Enters Newry and Armagh Election Race

A new surprise candidate has entered the 2022 assembly election race in Newry and Armagh. Parkhead native Paolo Frils has entered the fray stating his main policies are longer weekends, beer bonuses for workers and a mayorship for Marty Bogroll. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Mr Frils election agent Charlene Lennon said: “Paolo is […]

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Crime Newry South Down

Warrenpoint Man Sentenced For Spate of Newry and Mourne Burglaries

An habitual thief who stole an undertakers van and burgled two shops was handed a 27 month sentence today (Thurs). Newry Crown Court heard that when Jimmy Connors (20) and his 30-year-old accomplice Thomas Connors wrenched open the shutters of a funeral directors in February last year, they caused £8,000 of damage before stealing the […]

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Community Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont

Narrow Water Bridge Moves to Procurement Phase

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has made the Bridge Orders to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project to procurement phase.  The Narrow Water Bridge project is a commitment within the New Decade New Approach agreement.  The Irish Government has provided €3 million in funding from the Shared Island Fund to allow Louth County Council as lead […]

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Community Health

Craigavon Area Hospital Named as One of the Top Ten Training Units for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Craigavon Area Hospital has been formally recognised within the Top 10 performing Trusts in the UK for the experience it provides to trainees. The team were highly commended for ‘Overall Performance’, ‘Gynaecology Training’, ‘Obstetrics Training’ and ‘Professional Development’ in the 2021 year by its Royal College for Obstetrics and […]

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Community Health

Trust Dementia Companion Scoops National Award

A dementia companion in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has won a national award for her tireless work helping patients living with dementia. Mary Jackson was crowned the Inspirational Clinical Support Worker of the Year, at the Our Health Heroes Awards, for her dedication & compassion working as a Dementia Companion. Despite having […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Meets Šefčovič

Cyber security and health were on the agenda at the latest Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg at the weekend, which was attended by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin deputy, who is a member of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee said that outside expert witnesses should be brought in on […]

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Action Needed to Protect Our Health Service – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said action must be taken now to protect our health service.  Speaking in support of the SOS NHS campaign, the Newry and Armagh MP said:  “For over a decade, Tory austerity has eroded health and social care services. Staff now feel these cuts are making their life-saving work almost […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Urges Rapid Resurface Works

Sinn Fein councillor, Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface a number of roads in the South Armagh area but has urged that many of these must be a top priority for the department. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “It’s good to see that the department have committed to tackling the state […]

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ABC Council Community Council Government Sport

ABC Council Award Over £20,000 to Local Athletes

Twenty-eight local athletes receive funding totalling more than £20,000, thanks to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Bursary Scheme. Ran in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum, the special presentation took place in Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre on Thursday 24 March. Now in its fourth year, the bursaries are designed […]

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Community Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

PEACE IV Reimaging and Regeneration Programme Launches in Newtownhamilton

As a delivery partner on the PEACE IV Programme, Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) are implementing Reimaging and Regeneration projects in 10 areas across the district. These projects are supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Newtownhamilton area is one of […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Council Government Upper Bann

Banbridge Hits the High Notes as Buskfest 2022 Returns Again in May

Banging tunes, big songs and great live entertainment return to bustling streets of Banbridge this May when its International Busking Festival – BuskFest – returns to the County Down town for the first time since 2019. A big festival highlight and showcase for Banbridge and Northern Ireland, the hugely popular competitive event attracts visitors from […]