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Speaking on the recent racist harassment suffered by families of medical workers at a playpark, Marc Mac Seáin as PBP’s Newry & Armagh representative makes the following comment: “We’re extremely disappointed to hear that families at a play park were harassed on account of their race, to the point of calling the police. Then further […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has slammed those responsible for abusing international Daisy Hill Hospital Staff. Recently five doctors and their families were enjoying a day out in a local play park when they were subject to vile racist abuse. Condemning the incident, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “This is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting […]
Darren Murphy 3 James Street, Newry. Died suddenly 19th April. Son of Catherine, Father of Dylan and Logan and brother of Colin and Derek. A private service will take place on Thursday morning with private cremation afterwards. Sorrowfully missed by his family, friends and neighbours. 028 302 67585 http://www.pouchersfuneraldirectors.com
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in the city yesterday, Thursday 17th April. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “We received a report at 10.30am that a resident in the Loughorne Road area had returned to his property to find that the back door had been forced open and the property ransacked. “A […]
Olympian Ciara Mageean is the latest high-profile sports personality to support a road safety campaign to reduce road deaths. The Portaferry athlete has signed up to the Department for Infrastructure’s Share the Road to Zero campaign, which encourages greater responsibility and care on our roads. Mageean joins a growing list of well-known sports stars backing […]
Nicola Grant has reacted angrily to several surveys published over the past two weeks one by the Royal College of Physicians that found 89% of doctors surveyed were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients. While 72% had seen patients recently with illnesses related to inadequate quality housing, air pollution, and the […]
The Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has recently delivered a number of targeted road safety initiatives in partnership with local schools and community groups, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to promoting safer communities. In collaboration with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), the PCSP co-ordinated a road safety session […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership was delighted to host a recent, ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 27 March in partnership with Bring IT On to promote the various pathways to start a career in Technology. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh has welcomed confirmation that Newry will be hosting its own Parkrun, with the first event to take place in the very near future. Speaking after meeting with Parkrun organisers, Dáire Hughes MP said; “I’m delighted to see that the hugely successful Parkrun initiative is coming to Newry. Parkrun […]
Commenting on the proposed Bessbrook Mill redevelopment Nicola Grant said while more housing is always welcome there remains several questions to be answered. Will there be public housing included in the development? Will they be available at public housing rents? If there are public housing rents is there a commitment to maintain the rents at […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has hailed Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s landmark announcement of an additional €1 billion for the Shared Island Fund as a historic investment in reconciliation, partnership, and practical progress across the island of Ireland. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This funding is a powerful statement of intent. It reflects the very […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that it is crucial that we continue to support our farmers in implementing sustainable practices to meet net-zero targets.’ The Sinn Féin MLA was speaking after attending the recent Ulster Farmers Union Family Day. The MLA said, “We had a fantastic day at the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s […]
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