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Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary Drive, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Court of five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015. Mr McMullen was convicted on: Mr McMullen was convicted in his absence and fined £1,200 plus £15 offender levy. […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised NI Water for finding a new and innovative solution to unlocking wastewater connections which will allow 400 new properties to be connected in Newry. Speaking during a visit to Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Liz Kimmins said: “I have consistently said that innovative thinking and working in partnership hold the key to unlocking our wastewater constraints. Connecting 400 […]
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called on the Department for Infrastructure to urgently reconsider its refusal to reduce the speed limit on the Mowhan Road in Markethill, directly outside Markethill High School. In a letter to Roads Service, Cllr Ratcliffe highlighted persistent concerns raised by local parents, school staff, and residents about the dangers posed […]
Dáire Hughes, Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, has welcomed the publication of a new discussion document, ‘The Case for An Irish National Health and Care Service’, stating that an all-Ireland approach is necessary for citizens. Speaking after the launch, Dáire Hughes MP said; “This is an important contribution to the ongoing debate on […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned a pipe bomb attack on the home of a young family in the area. It happened in Mullaghbawn in the early hours of Friday morning. Nobody was injured in the incident. Newry & Armagh MLA Mr McNulty said: “Mullaghbawn is an idyllic rural village situated in […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to end the practice of geo-blocking and excluding northern citizens from RTÉ competitions. The bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne. Dáire Hughes MP said: “We have constantly raised the wholly […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has congratulated the Southern Area Hospice on its 35th anniversary and the launch of its new name and brand: Evora Hospice. “35 years ago, the Southern Area Hospice was founded on compassion, dignity, and community care. Over more than three decades, it has touched the lives of countless […]
The Police Service can confirm a man has sadly died following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision in the Tandragee area earlier today, Thursday 19th June. Inspector Cherith Adair: “Officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Renault Scenic car at Mullahead Road shortly after 8.10am. “Colleagues […]
By Compare NI New figures have revealed the MOT test centres with the worst pass rates across Northern Ireland. The car insurance experts at CompareNI.com have ranked which Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres motorists are least likely to pass. Over the past year, Coleraine had the lowest pass rate for private cars out of all […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]
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