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Lurgan

DfI Commits to Resurfacing in Taghnevan

SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly and Lurgan Councillor Ciaran Toman have welcome a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure to carry out resurfacing works at Taghnevan Close, Dingwell Park, Richmount Gardens and Ashdene Park. Commenting, Dolores Kelly MLA said; “This is a welcome step forward in the campaign to have these areas resurfaced. For some time, […]

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Armagh Community

It’s time to have your say on UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid team for Armagh City and borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 want everyone to get involved in shaping the final entry for the competition by taking part in local workshops in person or on-line – to have your say! This is a really exciting opportunity for the City and borough, and the next […]

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Newry South Down Sport

James McCartan Returns to Manage Down

Down GAA County Committee have appointed James McCartan as manager of the senior football team. At a meeting on Wednesday evening, the two-time All-Ireland winner was ratified for the role he previously held from 2010 to 2014. According to the County GAA social media accounts: “James is regarded as one of the great Down footballers, […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown Sport

Final Call for Sports Bursary Applications

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wish to remind athletes that completed applications for the Sports Bursary Scheme will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm. The Sports Forum have created the Sports Bursaries to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside […]

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Community Lurgan

Kelly Welcomes the Return of Late Trains This Christmas

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the return of late-night bus and train services into Belfast city centre this Christmas. Mrs Kelly previously wrote to Translink calling for the return of the popular Nightmovers service to make it easier for people to visit city centres. Translink have confirmed late night bus and train […]

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Newry Politics

Electricity Price Hikes Another Blow for Families – Kimmins, Brady

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has said news Power NI is to increase its prices for domestic customers by 21.4% from 1 January 2022 will be another huge blow for workers and families. Liz Kimmins said: “News that hard-pressed families are set to be hit with another price hike will come as another huge blow. […]

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Community Newry

Local Schools Present ‘Leaf Pledges’ to Help with our Climate Emergency

Newry, Mourne and Down District Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason was delighted to welcome a delegation of pupils from schools across the district to council offices in Newry and Downpatrick this week. The pupils presented her with their ‘Leaf Pledges’ on climate change in the hope that the Council will work together with them in the […]

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Business Politics South Armagh

SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne Elected Chair of Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Oversight Board

A new cross-border partnership established to foster economic growth along the key strategic route between Dublin and Belfast has today announced its inaugural political leadership team who will help drive employment opportunities, address barriers impacting trade and encourage the delivery of better transport infrastructure. Councillor Pete Byrne from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was elected […]

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Community Newry

Chairperson Launches Christmas Food Bank Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has launched a Christmas Appeal to provide food and essential non-food items products to residents who are most in need this Christmas. For many of us, Christmas is a magical time, however for other more vulnerable families across our district it can often cause added […]

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Health Lurgan Politics

“Sinn Féin Bill Will Make Hospital Parking Free For All” – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said hospital parking should be free for all and encouraged people to get behind a Sinn FéinAssembly Bill to scrap parking fees at hospitals. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Hospital car-parking must be free and accessible to all. “Sinn Féin’s Assembly Bill will scrap hospital parking charges and make it free for health workers, patients and […]

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Community South Armagh

Cuan Mhuire (St Consilios) Fundraising ‘Bucket Collection’ this Saturday in Camlough

Cuan Mhuire (Sr Consilios) will be holding their annual ‘Bucket Collection’ in Camlough village this Saturday (27th November) from 9am to 3pm. All monies raised will help Cuan Mhuire, founded by Sr Consilio in 1966 continue deliver its life saving and life changing services. The local ‘Friends of Cuan Mhuire’ Group are once again organising […]

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Crime Lurgan

Kelly Welcomes Public Consultation on Charlotte’s Law  

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed a public consultation into a law-change that would consider killers’ decision not to reveal the location of their victims’ bodies.   ‘Charlotte’s law’ follows a campaign by the family of Co Tyrone woman Charlotte Murray who went missing in 2012. The law has also received support from […]