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Saoradh notes that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have now been reinstated following a temporary suspension caused by staffing shortages. While we welcome the restoration of services and recognise the efforts of healthcare workers who ensured patient safety throughout the disruption, the incident nevertheless raises important concerns about the pressures facing our […]
Ms Grant responding to the announcement that Maternity services in Daisy Hill Hospital are to be temporarily moved to Craigavon Area Hospital due to staff sickness and that Daisy Hill would be unable to provide safe medical cover over the weekend. Ms Grant said while we can all agree that we want safe services. Shifting the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has expressed concern at reports of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. The South Down MLA said: “The suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill will be of concern to patients and staff. “While it is only temporary due to staff sickness, […]
By Kevin McAteer The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed that maternity and gynaecology services at Daisy Hill Hospital have been temporarily transferred to Craigavon Area Hospital this weekend following unexpected staff sickness. The temporary service diversion began on Friday evening and is expected to remain in place until 9.00am on Monday. In […]
A new book examining more than 160 years of Irish history in the Newry region is set to be launched at Café Mon Abri in Camlough on Thursday, 25 June at 7.30pm. Written by local historian and respected journalist and creative artist Raymond Watson, Cath Saoirse an Iúir – Newry’s Struggle explores the political, social and […]
Three sitting MLAs, Liz Kimmins, Aoife Finnegan and Cathal Boylan will contest the election for the party next year. Speaking to hundreds of people at the launch event in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Friday evening, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD said the three candidates are ingrained in their communities, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district. The scheme has been established to help meet rising visitor demand by supporting accommodation providers to expand […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also aims to improve recycling rates as part of a more sustainable and responsible approach to waste management, […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the settlement reached in the case relating to the murder of the Reavey brothers in south Armagh in 1976. Eugene Reavey had taken the PSNI and Ministry of Defence to court in relation to the case. Mr McNulty attended the High Court on a number of […]
Translink is advising passengers that summer bus timetables will come into effect from Wednesday, 1st July, coinciding with the school holidays. This affects Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro/Glider and Foyle Metro schedules, including Park and Ride. Passengers are advised to check their timetables and plan their journey before they travel using the Translink Journey Planner app, website: www.translink.co.uk or […]
A patient has shared his experience of taking part in clinical research with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, encouraging others to consider it if given the opportunity. William Adams, 44, took part in a clinical trial after suffering a heart attack in 2017, during which he had a stent inserted. He was later […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of youths involved in serious anti-social behaviour in the Meadow Estate, Newry, this evening. The youths started a fire and subsequently attacked Fire Service personnel who attended the scene. Councillor Mathers said: “What we witnessed in the Meadow Estate tonight […]
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