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Boylan welcomes £441k improvement of Clare Road

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed news that major resurfacing work will take place on the Clare Road, Tandragee, in Armagh.  The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “I’m delighted that the £441,000 upgrade of the Clare Road will start on Thursday.  “This is a major investment and will help improve our roads and make them safer.  “I look […]

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Stay Active with Free Age-Friendly Sport and Physical Activity Pack – ABC Council

ABC Council distribute over 350 Sport and Physical Activity Packs to older residents across the borough in two short months – with a limited number of kits still available! The popular packs – which are designed to encourage older adults to remain active safely at home – contain everything from an instant ping pong pack, […]

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Council Supports Enjoying the Right Side of Outside

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is supporting ‘The Right Side of Outside’ campaign launched by WalkNI, which aims to encourage more positive behaviours outdoors. It is hoped this behaviour change will ultimately ease some of the main problems in many popular outdoor parks and scenic spaces in Northern Ireland. Since the outset of the […]

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NI VACCINE TOTAL HITS THE ONE MILLION MARK

Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed “another landmark to welcome” as the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland passed the one million mark. The Minister expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the roll-out of the vaccination programme. Minister Swann said: “Vaccination is saving many lives in Northern Ireland. It is also protecting a great […]

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Need For Effective Campaign To Highlight Dangers Of Quads

Slieve Gulllion area Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has said that an effective public awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of quads and scramblers is needed. The local Councillor made his comments after an incident involving speeding quads at the Longfield road junction caused vehicles to swerve and narrowly avoided crashing. The Councillor said,  A number […]

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Pension’s Breakthrough Welcome, But Immediate Clarity Needed – Aontu

Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has welcomed a breakthrough in the pension’s quagmire, but has called for immediate clarity as to the criteria being applied to determine eligibility.  Cllr Mullen:  “Today’s announcement from the Stormont Executive Office that they will foot the bill for a Pension scheme for victims and […]

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LABOUR PARTY NI CALLS FOR PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO COVID DEATHS IN CARE HOMES.

The Labour Party NI has called for an inquiry into the high number ofcovid deaths in care homes. According to the NI Statistical ResearchAgency, 40 percent of covid deaths in Northern Ireland took place incare homes up to October 2020, from the date of the first covid deathin the province. From the outbreak of the […]

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VACCINE ROLL-OUT NOW INCLUDES 40-44 YEAR OLDS

A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be able to book their vaccination appointments. If possible, booking should be done online at: https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 200 7813. Health […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATEMENT ON ASTRAZENECA ROLL-OUT

The AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine will continue to have a vital role in saving lives, reducing hospitalisations and helping Northern Ireland move out of lockdown. In line with latest MHRA and JCVI advice, the AZ vaccine will be rolled out on a phased basis to people aged 30 and over in Northern Ireland, as supplies permit. […]

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MINISTERS ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF ALL-ISLAND STRATEGIC RAIL REVIEW

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. today announced the launch of an all-island Strategic Rail Review. This Strategic Rail Review will consider how the rail network on the island of Ireland can improve sustainable connectivity between major cities, enhance regional accessibility including to the North West and support balanced […]

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90% OF HOUSEHOLDS COMPLETE 2021 CENSUS

90% of households here have completed the Census with the vast majority choosing to do it online. Census field staff will begin calling at houses this week to encourage the remaining households to complete the Census as soon as possible.  Commenting on the response to date, Census Director, Dr David Marshall says:  “We have had a […]

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Widespread anger after ‘appalling’ damage to Urnaí Graveyard

Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that the recent spate of vandalism in Urnaí Graveyard has angered many.  The MLA explained,  “Stonework around the church was damaged in the incident. Unfortunately, this is the most recent incident to happen, on this historical site, there have been previous issues of anti-social behaviour […]