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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Humphreys Launches €7 Million Fund to Develop Rural Areas

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has (February 24th, 2022) announced the launch of the 2022 CLÁR Programme.  CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline. Community Groups are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects such as the provision […]

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Agriculture Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

Sheep Farms Neglected in Agriculture Proposals – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that sheep farms, particularly those in ANC areas, will be severely impacted if the Agriculture Minister does not change his future agriculture policy proposals. The Slieve Gullion councillor said:   “When the Single Farm Payment system came in, sheep farmers in LFA/ANC areas historically had entitlement values below the regional […]

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Infrastructure Louth

Hard Line Approach Needs to Be Taken With Contractors Facilitating Road Repairs! – Byrne

Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne has criticised the low standard of road repairs being carried out by external contactors citing the current works ongoing in Pearse Park by Irish Water as an example. Cllr Byrne noted that “repairs to the roads throughout every street in the estate are already disintegrating and falling asunder after only […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Portadown Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Pavement Scheme at Birches

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has given a warm welcome to news from the Department for Infrastructure that a £60,000 pavement extension project will be delivered at the Birches, Portadown. Carla Lockhart said: “This is very good news for the community, with confirmation I have received from the Department for Infrastructure that the existing footway […]

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Crime Louth

Witness Appeal Single Vehicle RTC, Hackballscross, Co. Louth

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N53 in Rassan, Dundalk. The collision occurred at 8.30p.m. last night Sunday 20th February, 2022. The single vehicle collision occurred when a car collided with a tree. The male driver (late teens) was not injured and his male front seat […]

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Community Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sexual Grooming

A Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated on Tuesday evening (22nd February): “A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, yesterday (Tuesday 22nd February) in the County […]

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Community South Armagh Sport

‘Have A Cuppa’ with  Ulster Hurling Champions Invite

Ulster Junior Hurling Club Champions Craobh Rua Camlocha are hosting a ‘Cupan Beag / Wee Cuppa’ morning this Saturday the 26th February from 10:30am to 1pm. The club have extended an invitation to all to attend. Craobh Rua Chairperson David O Brien explained, “As we draw a veil on what has been a truly historic […]

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Community Election 2022 Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Kelly: Struggling Families Need £200 Fuel Payment Now 

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has urged Minister Deirdre Hargey to get the £200 fuel support payment to struggling families.  Mrs Kelly said people in communities across the North need support now, with payments not expected to be made until March.   The SDLP has contacted Minister Hargey to clarify when the payments will […]

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Community Education Infrastructure Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Safety Measures for St. Joseph’s Primary School

Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has welcomed the new road safety measures outside St. Joseph’s Primary school in Newry The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “In November last year I, along with my Sinn Féin colleagues met with local residents, the principal of St. Joseph’s and DFI officials regarding serious road safety issues on Catherine […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Health Newry

Saoradh Newry Will Remove Daisy Hill Hospital Clamps!

Saoradh Newry have pledged to cut off clamps placed on cars in Daisy Hill hospital if contacted by vehicle owners. This comes after four van loads of men from a private company arrived at the hospital car park earlier today [Feb 22nd] and began clamping cars belonging to visitors, patients and staff. Speaking from Saoradh’s […]

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Campaigns Community Daisy Hill Dáil Éireann Election 2022 Government Health Newry Stormont

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Visits Daisy Hill

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has said there are huge opportunities for Daisy Hill to grow and develop on an all-island basis. Speaking after visiting the hospital to meet with health workers and the Southern Trust, the party’s Dáil health spokesperson said: “I was pleased to visit Daisy Hill to meet health workers to listen […]

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Campaigns Daisy Hill Health Newry

Southern Trust Car Parking Enforcement “necessary.”

Following the clamping of cars at Daisy Hill Hospital the Southern Trust has stated that its car parking enforcement is necessary to deter people from parking inappropriately. A spokesperson for the Southern Trust stated: “It is absolutely vital that we can manage traffic flow on our very busy hospital sites and ensure that emergency and […]