Categories
Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Thousands of Unite Health Members Join NI-Wide Strike in Demand for Fair Wages and Safe Staffing

Union warns of `existential crisis’ for health service as NI wages fall further behind 4000 members of Unite the union will join strike action tomorrow (Tuesday) at health and social care workplaces, across Northern Ireland. Workers, including ambulance service workers, are fighting for a fair pay rise and urgent action to avert an `existential crisis’ in […]

Categories
Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

15 Year Old Charged With Arson

Police in Downpatrick have charged a 15-year-old boy with a number of offences including arson, assault on police and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. The boy is due to appear before Newtownards Youth Court tomorrow, Tuesday, 21st February. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges relate […]

Categories
Armagh Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Downpatrick Health Kilkeel Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Hundreds of Health Workers will join 21st February strikes, says GMB

NHS workers will join teachers and other health unions on picket lines next week, GMB announces today (Wednesday).  In the midst of the worst cost of living crisis for a generation, NHS workers have been offered real terms pay cuts. Jim Donley GMB regional organiser, said:  “NHS staff worked tirelessly through the pandemic – always […]

Categories
Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 18/2/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 18 February 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 16 14 1 1 52 20 32 43 Newry Celtic 12 7 1 4 32 15 17 22 Cleary Celtic 8 6 2 0 25 10 15 20 Camlough Rovers 14 5 4 5 17 19 -2 […]

Categories
Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

‘Lets Maximise Darkley Forest Potential!’ – McKernan

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for further investment in Darkley Forest ‘to maximise its potential.’ Mrs McKernan said, “Like many locals I love visiting Darkley Forest for a good walk and enjoy its natural beauty.  It’s development has really had a positive impact on so many in terms of health and well-being. Anytime […]

Categories
Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/2/23

MU SHIELD SEMI-FINAL TIE – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Gilford Crusaders  2   v   4   Cleary Celtic at Woodlands Park, Gilford PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park  1   v   0   Camlough Rovers at Jennings Park No.1      Rossowen            1  v    1   Newry Celtic at Kilbroney Park                DIVISION ONE  –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm                                                                          […]

Categories
Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Jarlath Burns Elected Uachtarán Tofa of GAA at Annual Congress

By John Harrington Jarlath Burns was elected as Uachtarán Tofa of the GAA at their recent Annual Congress on the first count. He received 158 of the 277 ballots cast, which put him ahead of fellow candidates Pat Teehan (70), and Niall Erskine (49) Armagh native Burns, who is principal of St Paul’s High School, […]

Categories
Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Stabbed Wife 19 Times As 12 Year Old Tried to Protect Mother

By Paul Higgins A dangerous would-be killer who stabbed his estranged wife 19 times in the chest and abdomen while their daughter tried to save her mummy was handed a jail sentence of 16 years and eight months today (fri). Newry Crown Court heard how the 12-year-old repeatedly kicked Peter McCartney in the face as […]

Categories
Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal After Spate of Newry Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following recent burglaries in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm on Friday, 17th February that a house had been broken into in the Ashgrove Park area of the city. “Substantial damage was caused to the inside of the property and […]

Categories
Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Pig Farmers Urged Not to Miss Funding Deadline

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged pig producers across Northern Ireland to be mindful of the upcoming deadline for DAERAs Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme. Applications will close to the scheme on February 21, 2023. Speaking ahead of the deadline, the DUP EFRA Spokesperson said: “The Exceptional Costs Pig Scheme is currently open to applications. […]

Categories
Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Access to  NHS Dental Care Vital for Families- Mary O’Dowd

Sinn Féin spokesperson Mary O’Dowd has said all effort must be made to ensure people can see a dentist when they need one through the health service.  Mrs O’Dowd said:  “Reports that access to NHS dental care could be at risk is deeply concerning and totally at odds with the very ethos of the health […]

Categories
ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Community Sector Deserves Better- Haughian

Sinn Féin  Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]