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Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween? ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will make a spooktacular return to Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Wednesday 25 and Monday 30 October. Once again celebrating the Gaelic festival of Samhain (Sow-in), which marks the harvest season’s end and the beginning of winter, the six-day festival […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that the confirmation of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is deeply concerning and must be urgently tackled. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The report from NI water which confirms the presence of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is extremely concerning. “Not only is Lough Ross a […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins will meet with both the PSNI and DFI this week to try and address the long running issues with ‘boy racers’ on the old Dublin road near the border. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Local residents have been regularly tormented by the anti-social behaviour from these gatherings and despite […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that the people of Armagh deserve proper leisure facilities. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a meeting with council officials at the Orchard Leisure Centre: “Myself and Cllr. Sarah Duffy met with senior council staff at the leisure centre today to make it clear that the current […]
Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Crossmaglen on Monday 4 September have made four arrests, and issued a renewed appeal for information. Four men – aged 35, 58 and two aged 31 – were arrested following searches in the Crossmaglen area this morning, Tuesday 26 September. All four were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They […]
Expressions of interest are being sought for a new grant scheme designed to promote vitality and vibrancy across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The Fit For Future Scheme, which is led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, sets out to offer grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals to […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the publication of plans for the Newry City park by the council. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We welcome the plans for the park, unveiled today by the council. “These plans offered people an opportunity to see how the Newry City park will look when phase one […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the appointment of new Housing Executive contractors. New contractors have been appointed to carry out £250m of maintenance and repair work. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “These new contracts will be a relief to thousands of Housing Executive tenants across the North who have […]
Safe Access Zones will be introduced at health service locations across Northern Ireland on September 29, 2023. Five NI Health and Social Care Trusts will introduce the Zones on this date. Safe Access Zones are being established under NI Assembly legislation to protect women and girls accessing abortion services, information, advice and counselling, and protect […]
New concept designs and an animation bringing the vision for Newry City Park to life have been released by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Among the features highlighted in the new visuals for Phase One of the park development are changing places facilities, an inclusive play park, a sensory garden, an outdoor event space, […]
By Donal McMahon Newry could be in the frame for crematorium after its council chairperson raised concerns over the final expansion of the city’s cemetery. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) owned Monks Hill Cemetery with 2,421 burial plots is currently being expanded by 600 plots in its Phase 3 programme. The graveyard first […]
PREMIER DIVISION after games on 23 September 2023 P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 6 4 1 1 16 15 1 13 Newry Celtic 4 3 1 0 9 4 5 10 Cleary Celtic 3 3 0 0 9 2 7 9 Archview United 5 3 0 2 20 16 […]
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