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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Hosts Winning Pupils in Schools Environmental Poster Competition

At this year’s Schools Environmental Poster prizegiving event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne welcomed winners to the Council Chamber in Downpatrick. Ten pupils from schools across the district received prizes for their winning posters after being selected from the many entries received from local schools. Managed by the Council’s Sustainability […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Grant Calls For Support For Ambulance Service

Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to the news that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has not had their full quota of ambulance crews at weekends. She commented this situation did not happen by accident, it happened by design as the workers party has pointed out over a number of years, yet still those charged with […]

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Community Crime Louth Uncategorized

Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of 8 Yr Old Kyran Durnin

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin (8 years) have today, Tuesday 10th December 2024, arrested a female on suspicion of murder. The woman is being detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the East of the Country. A Garda spokesperson is not available. An Garda Síochána continues […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

‘Upgrades to A1 Will Improve Safety and Cut Journey Times’ – Ennis

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed an announcement from Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to commence procurement for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 this week. The South Down MLA said: “The A1 Junctions Phase 2 is a long-anticipated project for those who travel this road on a daily basis, particularly commuters between Dublin and Belfast. […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Challenges FM on Abysmal Failure to Deliver Promised Legislation

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has challenged First Minister Michelle O’Neill over the Executive’s failure to deliver its 2024 legislation programme. Speaking in the Assembly chamber on the penultimate plenary sitting day of 2024, Mr O’Toole asked the First Minister to explain why less than 50% of the 2024 Executive Legislative Programme […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Hails Local WorldSkills Medal Winners

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024. The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Vigil To Support ‘Hunger for Justice’ Palestinian Nationwide Event

Camlough village will host a candlelight vigil on Thursday the 12th December at 7pm in support of the nationwide ‘Hunger for Justice’ 24 hour fast to highlight the ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza and to raise funds for the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNWRA). Mike Mather’s one of over 1000 people throughout Ireland […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Uncategorized

Newry: 37 Yr Old Man Charged With Assault on Police, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Behaviour and Resisting Police

A 37 year old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd January. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – The charges are […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Update on Current Works and Facilities at Newry Leisure Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can provide the following update on current upgrade and repair works at Newry Leisure Centre. The Council is pleased to advise that repair works to Newry Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall and village changing areas are progressing as planned. To date all tiles within both pools have been replaced […]

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

Pay Offer For NI Water Workers Represents ‘Positive Solution’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a pay offer made to NI Water workers that would see their wages rise by 5%, as well them being paid a one-off £1500 payment. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “This represents a significant step forward, with a 5% pay rise and a £1500 payment offered to NI Water […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Missing Person Appeal – Philip Porter

Police are reissuing their appeal for information in relation to 46-year-old Philip Porter who was last seen in the Moira area at approximately 2am yesterday morning, Thursday 5th December. Inspector Henderson said: “Philip has recently made reference to traveling to the Mourne Mountains so we would like to refresh this appeal to the area of Newry, […]

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

McNulty Calls for Equality on Cross-Border Rail Travel

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has raised the stark disparity in rail fares between the North and the Republic at a Stormont debate this week. Mr. McNulty brought a motion calling for Executive Ministers to align rail fares across the island of Ireland. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “I brought this motion to the […]