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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and attacks across Newry and Armagh, including damage to council property, a childcare facility and local businesses. “There is no excuse for this criminal and anti-social behaviour. It is causing damage, fear and anger in our communities and must end now. “Those targeted […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a decision to freeze Translink fares does not go far enough. The Infrastructure Minister has announced a fare freeze for this year. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is an unambitious move from the Minister at a time when we are seeing a huge […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that Translink fares will remain unchanged for a second year in a row, despite significant financial pressures across the public transport system. The decision comes at a time when households are facing rising fuel and living costs and when public transport continues to play a vital role in helping […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]
Ms Grant has called the actions of the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council irresponsible and inappropriate in giving Christmas hampers to the great, the good, and those in highly paid employment across Northern Ireland and further afield. Councillors were unaware of these gifts costing the council over £10,000 and no one knows who made the […]
SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a 26 March 2026 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board meeting about the importance of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. With the context of the birth rates here being higher in the Southern Trust than anywhere else in the North, Mr McNulty highlighted the urgent need for […]
Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent, charged with a series of sexual assault allegations, is to go on trial after Halloween, a court has heard. The 31-year-old did not attend Newry Crown Court where prosecuting counsel Fiona O’Kane said that with the ongoing industrial action by the Criminal Bar Association over legal aid fees, it was […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has congratulated St. Paul’s students and staff after a remarkable series of events in London for St. Patrick’s Day. 77 students, accompanied by staff and members of the school community, travelled to London to represent St. Paul’s over St. Patrick’s weekend. As part of their trip, […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants. These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the road network. The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of the North to work on a range […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to bring forward a package of measures immediately to help people facing rising energy bills, especially home heating oil. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after a meeting with British government ministers from the Treasury and Department of Energy. “Due to the reckless war in the Middle East, energy bills have spiralled, placing […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that St Patrick’s Day will now be treated as a non-charge day for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This follows a change in legislation that brings St Patrick’s Day into line with other holiday periods. The change will apply to Controlled Parking Zones in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn. Minister Kimmins […]
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