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Ulster Unionist Party Send Condolences on Death of Pope Francis

Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA, and Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA, have expressed condolences on the death of Pope Francis. Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA said, “The Pope is always cherished by so many in this country, but Pope Francis clearly had an extra special place in the hearts of his people. “I shall […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Inside the Courtroom NI Upper Bann

Alleged Sex Offender Claims Lacking Strength to Stop Messaging 14 Yr Old

By Paul Higgins An alleged pervert allegedly told a 14-year-old girl he could not stop messaging her “until he finds the strength to stop or is convicted,” a court heard today (fri). Craigavon Magistrates Court also heard claims that 46-year-old Ross Paul Rodwell told the teenage schoolgirl he was trying to set up a website […]

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Dáil Éireann Government International

Mary Lou McDonald Expresses Deep Sadness at Death of Pope Francis

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has expressed her deep sadness at the death of Pope Francis.  She said: “For those of us who are Catholics, this is a moment of huge loss but the death of Pope Francis will also be mourned by those across the globe who respected him as a courageous spiritual […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Recognise Opportunities of Investment In Public Transport

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an increase in the use of bus and rail services across the North but urged the Executive to invest in public transport and harness the opportunity it offers. It follows confirmation from Translink that they have recorded an additional three million passenger journeys for 2024/25, resulting […]

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Government International Westminster

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Claire Hanna MP has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88.  Claire Hanna MP said: “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned not only by those of the Catholic faith, but by people across the world. He was a leader of humanity and authenticity, deeply attuned to the real lives […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 20 Yr Old Girl Robbed as Car Followed Her

Detectives in Newry are investigating after a young woman was robbed on the Tandragee Road in the city last night, Thursday 24 April. The victim, who is 20 years old, left the Damolly Retail Park in her vehicle at around 11.10pm and was driving in direction of the Fiveways Roundabout when she noted another vehicle […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: Saoradh Condemns Disgraceful Racist Abuse of Five Doctors and Their Families

Saoradh utterly condemns the disgraceful racist abuse that five doctors and their families were subjected to in a park in Newry.  This cowardly behaviour has no place in our community and stands in stark contrast to the values of solidarity and equality we strive to uphold. Stephen Murney, Saoradh’s Newry representative, said: “This vile incident […]

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Government International Stormont Uncategorized

O’Neill Expresses Condolences Following Death of Pope Francis

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has expressed her condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis, a man of great faith and a strong, determined leader. “During his visit to Ireland in 2018, he spoke passionately in support of the […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Newry & Armagh Easter 1916 Commemorations Attract Large Numbers

The parallels with a century ago are stark – when Irish people were implored by the British Empire to fight under the Union Jack for the ‘Freedom of Small Nations’  while our own country remained under the heel of colonialism. We have learned the lessons of history well. The values of the Irish people are […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Aontu Reject Racist Attacks on Daisy Hill Staff

Aontú’s Newry & Armagh Rep, Liam Reichenberg, and Newry rep Sharon Loughran, address the recent racist incident at a local play park in Newry They stated: “We in Aontu which to express our dismay and totally reject the racist behaviour of those involved in the recent incident at a local playpark. In this case those […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Grant Condemns Racist Attacks on Daisy Hill Doctors

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative for Newry and Armagh has condemned those who subjected Five Daisy Hill Doctors and their families to racist abuse during an outing to a play park. She said there should be no room within our communities for racism in any circumstances, but to abuse families in a play park is […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: People Before Profit Slam Racist Harassment of Daisy Hill Staff

Speaking on the recent racist harassment suffered by families of medical workers at a playpark, Marc Mac Seáin as PBP’s Newry & Armagh representative makes the following comment: “We’re extremely disappointed to hear that families at a play park were harassed on account of their race, to the point of calling the police. Then further […]