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Minister Kimmins Outlines Commitment to Irish Language

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]

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McNulty: Developer Contributions Won’t Solve Wastewater Crisis

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that developer contributions won’t solve the North’s wastewater crisis. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a public consultation on Friday. The SDLP is supporting the Audit Office’s call for an expert led review of Northern Ireland Water’s funding and governance model. Newry & […]

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Grant: Santander Bank Closures Massive Blow to Economy

Responding to the news that Santander will close seven branches across Northern Ireland Nicola said the closure of these branches is a major blow to these towns which serves not only the urban centers but the rural townlands that provides all the essential services for sizeable populations. She continued the loss of 750 jobs is […]

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McNulty: Disability Benefits Cuts Will Inflict a Terrible Cost on Lives

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that cuts to disability benefits will inflict a terrible cost on the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. Mr. McNulty said: “The latest welfare cuts could prove devastating for so many disabled people here.  It’s something we would have expected from the Tories, but […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Two Cars Destroyed In Arson Attack

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack in Armagh on Sunday 16th March. Inspector Browne, said: “Officers received a report at around 12.30am that two cars were on fire in the Cavanacaw Manor area of the city. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished […]

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McNulty: Health Service Inequalities In Newry “Unacceptable”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has described health service inequalities in Newry as “completely unacceptable.” Mr. McNulty was responding to information from the Department of Health, which confirmed that just 23% of consultants working in the Southern Trust were employed at Daisy Hill Hospital. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is […]

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McNulty Welcomes Overdue Progress on Irish Language Commissioner

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed overdue progress on the appointment of language commissioners. Mr. McNulty said: “We are now five years on from the promise to appoint language commissioners in New Decade, New Approach. Progress is long overdue and while it has to be welcomed, questions must be asked about why […]

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Armagh Club Member Is Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year

Liam O’Brien, from Thomas Davis GFC/Craobh Rua Camlocha in Co. Armagh, is the overall winner of the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024. Now in its eighth year, the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer Award is an initiative designed to celebrate the important contribution young members of the association make […]

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McNulty Backs Striking Irish Language Groups

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pledged his support to groups across Ireland taking half-day strike action to call for fair investment in the Irish language. He was speaking ahead of the action on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty also welcomed the confirmation the UK Government would repeal a 300-year-old ban on the Irish language […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Two Officers Injured After Police Car Rammed

Police are appealing for information after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed outside Armagh in the early hours of 21st February leaving two officers injured. Around 2am, officers on mobile patrol in the Farnaloy Road area of rural Madden observed a Toyota Hilux turning off onto the Hanslough Road. The driver of this vehicle then […]

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‘Hourly Belfast-Dublin Train Service Has Been a Huge Success’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the growing number of people using the Belfast-Dublin train line is ‘helping to drive our economy and create jobs’. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins revealed passenger numbers on this service have increased by nearly 50% to just under 400,000 in the period between October 2024 and […]

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ABC Council Commemorates Tenth Anniversary of Care Day With Tree Planting Ceremony

In a heartfelt commitment to the wellbeing of local young people in care, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council held a special tree planting ceremony to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Care Day. The event, which took place on Wednesday 12 February at the Palace Demesne in Armagh saw representatives from Voice of […]