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SDLP Calls for Emergency Childcare Scheme

The SDLP has called for an emergency intervention to save childcare places across Northern Ireland and ease pressures on working families.  SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that action is needed to prevent the loss of childcare places which would have a significant impact on working families. He was speaking as the […]

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McKernan Condemns illegal Dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has condemned the illegal dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam and has reported the issue to Council. Emmajayne McKernan said, “This is an environmental crime and those who dumped the tyres have shown little regard for the local area or its people who will have to meet the costs […]

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Drainage Issues on Ballymacnab Road Must be Addressed – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that drainage issues on the Ballymacnab road must be addressed urgently. The Cusher Councillor said: “I have been lobbying DFI for some time to address the flooding issue on this road. “At this time of year, the excessive water on the surface after a flood is likely to […]

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McKernan Welcomes Study Tour Opportunity for Large Dairy Herd Farmers

SDLP Cusher representative EmmaJayne McKernan has welcomed DAERA’s study tour which offers dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to England to learn about large dairy herd management. Ms McKernan said:  “I welcome the commitment of the department to continue to invest in the dairy sector through Farm Innovation Visits. Dairy farming and the consequent trade […]

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Flooding Issues on the Annvale Road Must be Addressed! – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor, Bróna Haughey has said that the severe flooding issues on the Annvale road need to be resolved as a matter of urgency. The Cusher councillor said: “The recent flooding in the Annvale road area has caused serious damage to the road into Keady Glen, resulting in its closure. “I am working with […]

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Public Meeting on Cost-of-Living Crisis To Take Place in Armagh on Thursday

A public meeting on the cost-of-living crisis is taking place in the Armagh City Hotel this Thursday 12th January at 8pm. The meeting has been organised by the Aontú representative for the area, Daniel Connolly, and will be attended by party leader, TD Peadar Tóibín.  Speaking in advance of the meeting, Mr Connolly said: “It is […]

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Man Charged Following Armagh Stabbing on New Years Eve

Detectives investigating a stabbing in the Lower English Street area of Armagh on Saturday 31st January have charged a 19 year old man with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The man is due to appear at […]

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McKernan Calls for Bridge Repair at Old Kiln

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has written to DfI Road Service to request remedial works at the bridge at the Old Kiln on the Granemore Road. Ms McKernan said, “I have been contacted by local road users to alert me to damage to the bridge at the Old Kiln on the Granemore Road.  I inspected […]

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Man Arrested After 17 Year Old Stabbed in Armagh on New Years Eve

Police in Armagh have arrested a man following the report of a stabbing on Saturday 31st December. A report was received shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday evening that a 17 year old male had been stabbed in the Lower English Street area of the city. The injured male was taken to hospital following the incident […]

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ABC Council Launch Get Future Ready – Employability and Skills Series February 2023!

Throughout the month of February 2023, a wide selection of events, employer visits, ‘have a go’ trials, ‘look and learn’ opportunities, the annual Big Apprenticeship event and a locally focused job fair will all help give local people the chance to gain valuable experience and inspiration to explore a vast array of employment opportunities and […]

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Carols in the Courtyard

The Southern Trust’s Community Addictions Team and SoHope performed ‘Carols in the Courtyard’ for staff and service users recently. ‘SoHope’ (Southern Hope) is a group of staff and service users who work together to improve addiction services across the Southern Trust area. ‘Carols in the Courtyard’ was the latest venture from the team following the […]

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PSNI Begin Operation Seasons Greetings

THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has commenced its annual operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. Operation Season’s Greetings will ensure that officers and staff are deployed across all districts in Northern Ireland including Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to deter and detect criminality and provide visible reassurance to the […]