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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Executive Must Secure Funding to Build 50,000 Homes

SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said the Executive must secure funding from Westminster to build 50,000 homes by 2032. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Tuesday. It calls on the Executive to ring-fence Barnett Consequential funding from house building in England and Wales to finance the plan. The […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

DELI LITES Ireland Secures Aer Lingus Europe and UK Contract

DELI LITES Ireland products are now available as part of the Aer Lingus Bia Inflight Menu thanks to a new partnership with Aer Lingus and Retail in Motion. The award-winning food-to-go company has won a new contract with the airline, that will see five of its products listed for Aer Lingus customers to buy on […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Fallows Walking Trail In Rostrevor Re-Opens

Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council are welcoming outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore the newly improved Fallows Walking Trail in the breathtaking Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. This scenic trail, which meanders through the stunning woodlands of Rostrevor Forest, is set to become a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the natural beauty of […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Paramilitaries Must Leave The Stage

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has called for the Executive to force paramilitaries to leave the stage. He was speaking ahead of an SDLP Opposition Day motion on Tuesday. It calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to introduce a comprehensive review of the Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Stormont

Commencement of Rail Services at Grand Central Station

Rail services at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast commenced (Sunday 13th October).  The rail line also reopened between Belfast and Lisburn ensuring passengers travelling across the network could access the new city centre terminus station. Welcoming the commencement of services Minister O’Dowd said: “This is another significant step in the development of our public […]

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Community Crime

€1.976 Million of illegal Tablets Seized In Dublin

Gardaí have seized approximately €1.976 million of illegal tablets following a number of searches in Dublin yesterday, Friday 11th October 2024. As part of Operation Citizen, the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) with the assistance of other DMR Regional Units conducted a planned operation targeting the main supply line of illegal tablets into Dublin City […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Ministers Attend First Meeting of Council of Nations and Regions

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh yesterday (Friday 11th October). The theme of the inaugural meeting was ‘Economic Growth and Inward Investment’, and the Ministers highlighted why Northern Ireland is an attractive investment opportunity and discussed how best […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Crossmaglen: Two Officers Injured After Police Car Rammed.

Two officers have been injured after their police vehicle was deliberately rammed during an incident in Crossmaglen in the early hours of this morning, Monday 14th October. District Commander for Newry Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Just after 1 am this morning, police on patrol in the Dundalk Road area signalled their blue […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 12/10/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 12 OCTOBER  2024 SAT 12 OCTOBER – DIVISION ONE – KICK-OFF 2.00 PM Lisdrum FC  3 v  4  Ashgrove Rovers  at Killeavy   MUFA SHIELD ROUND 2 TIES SAT 12 OCTOBER 2024                                                              Ballyholland  0  v  4  Ballyoran at Willie Davis Park, Derrylecka                                                      Camlough Rovers  3  v  2Bessbrook United at  Camlough                                                       […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant: We must Take NHS In A New Direction Following Health Report

By Nicola Grant The Health Service in Northern Ireland has over the past five decades been through several reorganizations billions of pounds have been squandered on new structures each one having a detrimental effect on the delivery of much needed Services. Much of what is wrong with the Health Service can be put right by […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Drugs Seized In Silverbridge

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team seized quantities of suspected class A and B controlled drugs after they conducted a patrol in the Lough Road area of Silverbridge, on Tuesday 9th October. The suspected drugs were recovered from a derelict property following the report of suspicious activity in the area.   Sergeant MacDonald […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Uncategorized

Sinn Féin Health Spokespersons Call For Greater Cross-Border Healthcare

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and David Cullinane TD have today called for greater all-island approaches to healthcare. The party’s representatives were speaking after the assembly’s health committee visited Leinster House to engage with the Oireachtas’ health committee. Liz Kimmins said: “To improve health outcomes for people right across this island, we must use every […]