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Lurgan Politics

Businesses, Workers and Families Deserve Better

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the DUP must end its repeated threats to the political institutions and focus on issues that matter to businesses, workers and families across Upper Bann. The Upper Bann representative said: “At the weekend we again witnessed yet more dysfunction and recklessness from the DUP in the midst […]

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Community Crime Lurgan

Kelly Expresses Concern at Risk to Children and Young People

SDLP Policing Board member Dolores Kelly has expressed her concerns at the risk posed to children and young people across the North. Mrs Kelly was speaking after receiving a briefing from the National Crime Agency (NCA) who have assessed using modelling there are approximately between 16,000-23,000 people in the North who pose a risk to […]

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Infrastructure Lurgan

Kelly Welcomes Funding for Greenway and Active Travel Projects

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed extra funding for greenway and active travel projects in the area.  The additional £2m funding for councils across the North was announced by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon on Tuesday.  The money will go to support the development of active travel schemes and greenway projects over the […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Rathfriland Road, Newry Collision

Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Rathfriland Road, Newry on Saturday 4th December. It was reported that a silver coloured Seat Toledo and a gold Volkswagen Golf were in collision near the junction with the Glenvale Road at around 5.50pm. Four people were taken to hospital following the […]

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Education Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Ministerial Visit to St. Joseph’s

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the recent visit of the education minister to St. Joseph’s high school in Newry. Speaking after the meeting Liz said: “I have been working with the management of the school now for a number of months in trying  to secure essential works to upgrade the facilities on […]

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Infrastructure Lurgan

Kelly Welcomes Public Consultation on All Island Strategic Rail Review

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on the all-island Strategic Rail Review.  The public consultation was announced this week by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.  It opened on Monday and seeks to gain insights from stakeholders and the wider public […]

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Community Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Additional Greenway Funding 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed additional funding for Greenways across the north.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “I welcome an additional £2 million for Councils to assist them with active travel schemes and greenway projects.  “I’m also delighted that this includes money for a number of greenways within the Newry area.  “Sinn […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

City Park Being Closer Is Tribute to Work of Campaigners – Coade

A city park for Newry moving a step closer is tribute to the hard work of campaigners, Alliance Newry and Armagh spokesperson Jackie Coade has said. Ms Coade said the proposal for £16.2 million to be provided towards creation of the Albert Basin Park was a move in the right direction. It is part of […]

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Armagh Infrastructure

Boylan Encourages People to Have Their Say in Rail Review

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan is encouraging people to engage with the consultation on the all-island strategic rail review.  The Newry and Armagh MLA stated:  “It’s clear that rail has a major role to play in our island’s future for connecting communities and achieving green, sustainable transport. “However, our current network leaves much to be […]

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Community Newry

Newry IRPWA Hold Christmas Tree Vigil

Despite dismal weather conditions Revolutionary Republicans in Newry held their annual Christmas tree vigil for Republican Prisoners in the centre of the town on Wednesday evening [8th Dec]. Speaking after the event former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “Members of the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association [IRPWA], Saoradh and Éistigí activists took part in the […]

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Community Infrastructure Newry

Minister Hargey Welcomes Completion of Newry Public Realm Scheme

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the improvements to Newry city centre as a result of a £2.2m investment. Parts of Hill Street, O’Hagan Street, Mill Street and St Colmans Park in Newry have just received an upgrade as part of a new public realm scheme. Minister Hargey said: “This £2.2m investment has been a welcome […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

Sinn Féin Welcome £16.3 Million for Newry City Park

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the news that Finance Minister Conor Murphy has approved £16.3 million for the Newry City Park in the proposed executive budget. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “Today, Sinn Féin Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has approved proposals for a £16 million investment to develop a 15-acre city park at the […]