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

McNulty MLA Attends Daisy Hill Meeting with Health Minister, SOS Daisy Hill and Daisy Hill Future Group

Justin McNulty MLA joined Daisy Hill advocate groups SOS Daisy Hill and the Daisy Hill Future Group for a meeting with the Minister of Health, Robbie Butler, in Stormont. The meeting was convened to discuss the groups’ concerns regarding the potential closure of maternity services at Daisy Hill. As a member of the committees, McNulty […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Daniel Connolly: Stormont Must Stop Begging London For Bigger Cheques

Aontú Armagh representative Daniel Connolly has called for the Budget debate to move away from demanding ever-larger payments from Westminster and towards cutting waste, securing meaningful fiscal powers and building a stronger all-Ireland economy. Mr Connolly said: “Every Budget brings the same tired argument. Unionists and so-called nationalists line up to tell us that London […]

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Ratcliffe Supports Ladies With Letters’ Demand For Truth and Accountability

Ratcliffe supports Ladies with Letters’ demand for truth and accountability Statement by TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I was pleased to attend today’s event at Stormont in support of Ladies with Letters, as letters were delivered to every MLA calling for answers on the cervical screening scandal. “Approximately 17,500 women in the Southern Trust area were […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Success at WorldSkills Shanghai

Following years of intensive training and preparation, the results from the international WorldSkills Shanghai competition have been revealed, with Southern Regional College (SRC) students achieving an exceptional medal haul. SRC student Ruth Douglas (22) from Banbridge has won gold in ‘Chemical Laboratory Technician’ category, while Oisin McKerr (22) from Lurgan has secured bronze in ‘Car […]

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SDLP Selects Pete Byrne for Newry and Armagh

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne to contest Newry and Armagh in the 2027 Assembly election following a selection convention of party members. Byrne has served as a councillor for ten years, including as SDLP Group Leader and Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and has twice contested the constituency at Westminster. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Portadown South Armagh Stormont Upper Bann

McNulty MLA Proud to Stand with Garvaghy Road Residents

SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke today in Stormont regarding the Garvaghy Road. McNulty MLA stated: “I was humbled and proud to stand with the residents of the Garvaghy Road from Saturday morning through Sunday. When I arrived on the Road after midnight on Saturday night, I experienced the foreboding atmosphere and was struck by the […]

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Planning Begins to Build on Success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for 2027

Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly met with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, Infrastrcture Minister Liz Kimmins and Fleadh partners in City Hall today to kickstart planning for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Belfast 2027. Councillor Donnelly said: “Fleadh 2026 has shown what Béal Feirste can achieve when we come together to host an event of this scale and ambition. […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Hospitality Sector Deserves A Level Playing Field – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has called on the British government to advance the reduction of VAT for the hospitality sector in the north, following a meeting with party colleague Cathal Mallaghan MP and Hospitality Ulster. Speaking after the meeting in Westminster, Dáire Hughes MP said; “Our hospitality sector is an […]

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Armagh Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport

Co. Armagh Man Makes Irish Motorsport History With European Championship Podium

A Co. Armagh man has made Irish radio-controlled motorsport history after securing a stunning second-place finish at the European Championships in Portugal – the culmination of a 15-year journey competing in the sport. Bradley Baird returned home as European Vice Champion after representing Ireland at the 2026 EFRA 1/8 Nitro Buggy European B Championship in […]

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Dublin Must Face Questions Over Narrow Water

This morning TUV Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Councillor Keith Ratcliffe attended the annual roadside service to mark the 47th anniversary of the Narrow Water massacre. Commenting Councillor Ratcliffe said: “I was honoured to represent my party and the people of Cusher at today’s event. “While 47 years have passed, it is more important than […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armed Robbery at Armagh  Bureau de Change

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an armed robbery in Middletown, Armagh on Saturday, 22nd August. Detective Inspector Griffin said: “We received a report at around 1pm of an ongoing armed robbery at a filling station bureau de change in the Monaghan Road area. “Officers attended the scene and spoke to the employee, […]

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

Kimmins Visits Refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the recently refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) in Belfast. The Traffic Information and Control Centre has been refurbished to create a more collaborative working environment to deal with weather and other emergencies as well as traffic management across NI.  The Centre runs 24 hours a day, seven […]