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NIPSA Health Workers Join Other Unions at Dozens of Picket Lines Across NI Tomorrow

Thousands of NIPSA health workers will join colleagues from other unions at dozens of picket lines across Northern Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, 26 January) against the backdrop of a unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. The 24 hour stoppage will be the second full day of action taken by health sector unions in their campaign to secure safe staffing, […]

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TUV Raises Neglect of Markethill High in Capital Programme

“In many ways, Markethill High highlights the neglect of the controlled sector going back generations. Markethill High was built in 1959 with the intention of accommodating 200 pupils. There are currently 503 pupils on the roll books and no less than eight mobiles are being employed to house the children. Some of the mobiles are […]

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Safety Needs to be Improved at Dundrum/Granemore Crossroads – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that something must be done to improve road safety at the Dundrum/Granemore crossroads. The Cusher councillor said: “I have raised this issue with DFI a number of times on behalf of local residents. “While there are some signs in place currently, there have still been incidents reported as […]

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McKernan Welcomes Continued Roll Out of Fibrus Broadband in Cusher

SDLP Cusher representative Emmajayne McKernan has welcomed the continued roll out of Fibrus broadband as two roads in the Markethill area are set to temporarily close to facilitate works. Ms McKernan said: “The continued rollout of fibrus broadband in Cusher is extremely welcome. For far too long people in this area have struggled with either poor […]

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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 […]