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Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed confirmation that resurfacing works are now scheduled for Ferryhill Road, including the section leading towards the Flagstaff viewpoint. Councillor King said he has consistently raised the condition of the road since being elected, after discussing directly the concerns with local residents and regular users, and worked hard to […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Selina Murphy has welcomed the progression of the Hilltown Community Trial to planning stage, proposed by Sinn Féin Councillor Kate Murphy and agreed by the Active and Healthy Communities Committee. “This progression brings us one step closer to meaningful improvements for local people, and is a significant step forward for both Hilltown […]
A Newry, Mourne and Down District Council proposal to develop a new community trail in Hilltown is to be advanced into planning. The recommendation to progress the project, including the appointment of a consultant to advance the project to the planning stage, was agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Active and Healthy Communities Committee […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey, alongside Cathal Boylan MLA, has welcomed a visit by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to Clady Village to hear first-hand concerns from residents, particularly around road safety in the vicinity of Tiny Tots Pre-School. Councillor Haughey said the visit was a constructive engagement focused on finding practical solutions to long-standing safety […]
In Stormont on Monday February 16th, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty congratulated the Abbey CBS team on their MacRory Cup final replay win last Friday. Mr. McNulty stated: “Abbey, Abbey, Abbey! I am very proud to speak about the victorious Abbey team, who on Friday night in Armagh in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, won the MacRory […]
In response to an Assembly Question asked by SDLP Justin McNulty MLA, Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins has released data showing where potholes are worst across the North. The data plainly shows Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon as the clear frontrunner for potholes, with 3,977 potholes being reported there from 2025 to present. Newry, Mourne and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed the appointment of a contractor, Woodvale Construction, for the new Theatre and Conference Centre, describing it as a major and exciting step forward for Newry City. Mr Mathers said the announcement reflects sustained work to secure meaningful investment for the city centre. “This is a really positive moment […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has marked a major milestone in its ambitious regeneration programme for Newry City with the appointment of a contractor for its new Theatre and Conference Centre. Signalling the start of the delivery phase of the Newry City Centre Programme of works, Woodvale Construction Company will be renovating the historic […]
Southern’s Regional College’s Newry Big Apprenticeship Event, held on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the College’s Newry West Campus has witnessed a continued strong demand for apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships. Over 853 attendees, including secondary school students and their parents, plus adult returners visited the events to learn more about work-based learning pathways available across […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is looking forward to welcoming nominees, guests and community representatives to the Civic Awards 2026 celebration on Friday 20 February. This will be a special evening dedicated to recognising the people who make a real difference across the district. Hosted by the Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, the awards […]
In addition to the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s December Monitoring allocation, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund to tackle the impact of recent severe weather conditions have had across our network. Minister Kimmins said: “I am all too aware that the recent storms, prolonged rainfall, ice and snow have […]
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