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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Traffic Calming Measures at Bellurgan School Included in Submission for funding by Louth County Council to the Dept of Transport

Traffic calming measures which parents at Bellurgan school have been campaigning for have been included in a submission for funding by Louth County Council to the Department of Transport, it has been revealed. The news came during an interaction in Leinster House between Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, who […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Concern Around Lack of Communication From Council – Harte

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has expressed concern about the lack of communication from the council about the possible works being carried out at the Newry Leisure centre. The Newry City councillor said: “While we acknowledge that these works need to be carried out to address issues such as lifting tiles on the pool floor, […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Education Government Louth

Young People with Disabilities in Dundalk Who Attend training at National Learning Network Will Not €500 Disability Support

Young people with disabilities in Dundalk who attend training and education courses at the National Learning Network will not get the €500 disability support that was due to be paid on Monday, it has been revealed. The situation was revealed in Leinster House last Thursday by Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who said he had […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Sinn Féin Meeting With Community and Voluntary Sector

Following a meeting of representatives from the Community and Voluntary sector across Newry and Armagh, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said these groups and those they support are facing great challenges as the cost of living continues to rise. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today our Sinn Féin team met with representatives from […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply to Enterprise Pathway Programme!

Are you a young entrepreneur based in the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon? Have you completed the ‘Go For It’ Programme recently? Get the support and funding you need to take your self-employment journey to the next level on the Enterprise Pathway Programme. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership in […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Condemns Sectarian Graffiti

Sinn Féin Councillor, Declan Murphy, has unreservedly condemned the sectarian graffiti daubed on the wall of St Teresa’s Church, Tullyherron, last night. ‘This cowardly act was perpetrated under the cover of darkness in a place of worship which is open to all of the community’. ‘Tullyherron is a very quiet, welcoming, area and it should […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

People Need Promised Energy and Oil Payments Now as Winter Closes In! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said today that workers and families in the north need energy and oil payments promised by the British government to be delivered urgently as we move deeper into winter. In a letter to the British Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, Grant Shapps, Conor Murphy said that […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Aaron McAllister

McAllister (Bessbrook) Aaron RIP, passed away suddenly 13th November 2022.Dearly loved son of Loretto and Brian, beloved partner of Shannon, loving Daddy to Amelia-Rose, Erika, Eóin, Evaleigh and Shaea, dearest brother to James, Eileen, Declan, Kerry, Brian and the late Conrad RIP, brother in law to Mark and Sophie and a cherished uncle and nephew. […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

NMD Business Growth Workshop Puts People Power in The Spotlight

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have launched their final workshop as part of the NMD Business Growth programme. Focusing on the ‘power of people’, it will offer SMEs from across the district advice on employment tools and opportunities, as well as how to ensure your business is attractive to the right candidates. Facilitated by […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

‘Suffering cancer patients need Executive formed’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the growing waiting lists for cancer treatment is a life and death issue and he has called again on the DUP to end its block of the Executive.   The Newry & Armagh MLA said:   “The numbers of people here waiting on cancer treatment longer than the target of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Area Hospice Services Corporate Santa Dash is Back!

This year sees the return of Southern Area Hospice Services Santa Dash.  It is due to take place in conjunction with the Newry’s Christmas Lights Switch On, on Thursday 17th November 2022. Prior to the pandemic it was an important part of the City’s festive calendar, attracting great business and community support and we are […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Nurses Should Have Fair Pay and Conditions’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said nurses should have fair pay and safe conditions and has told the British Chancellor to step up and support nurses. Speaking after RCN announced that they will begin strike action, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Nurses shouldn’t have been forced onto the streets to take strike action. […]