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Agriculture Newry Politics

Energy Crisis: Profiteering Drives Up Prices – Workers Party

We are in an energy crisis. Winter is around the corner and cold kills. For thousands of local families, single parents and lone pensioners, the immediate dilemma is whether to Heat or Eat. On top of the 25% of homes currently in fuel poverty thousands more are destined to become a further grim statistic. Many […]

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Agriculture Newry

Kimmins Welcomes Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Upgrades

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins is welcoming ESB replacing a number of EV charge points across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “ESB ecars is in the process of replacing 35 electric vehicle chargers across the north. These changepoints were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade. “They are now […]

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Crime South Armagh

Bilingual Street Sign Defaced at Newtownhamilton

Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage in the Keady Road area of Newtownhamilton. A report was made to police shortly before 4.45pm on Wednesday, October 27 that a bilingual street sign had been defaced. It is believed that this damage was caused sometime over the weekend from Friday, October 22 […]

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Community Newry

New Exhibition ‘The Legacy: Newry 1920 – 1930’ Opens at Newry and Mourne Museum

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Oonagh Magennis officially opened the new temporary exhibition ‘The Legacy: Newry 1920 – 1930’ at Newry and Mourne Museum on Tuesday 26 October. The exhibition and accompanying publication is themed around material in the Museum’s Collection relevant to the period 1920 until 1930 and the explores […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Community Lurgan Portadown

Hiring? The ABC Virtual Job Fair Needs You!

Following the success of its first ever virtual job fair in May 2021, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is once again calling on local businesses seeking to fill posts to get in touch and register for the next virtual job fair taking place on Tuesday 16 November 2021 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Boylan Reiterates Call For Undergrounding of Interconnector

Speaking after the High Court in Belfast upheld the planning approvals granted in 2020, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said: “Local communities have repeatedly called for the undergrounding of the interconnector and it remains Sinn Féin’s position that the project should be undergrounded. “It is important that we have the infrastructure in place that allows us to […]

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Armagh Education Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty Backs NASUWT Calls to Remove Exemption of Teachers From Fair Employment Legislation

SDLP Education Committee member Justin McNulty MLA has backed calls from teaching union NASUWT to remove the exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation. Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “There is significant cross-party support to remove this outdated exemption, evidenced by the widespread support in the recent Assembly debate. “I am aware from […]

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Agriculture Politics South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes £300 Million Direct Payments to Farm Businesses 

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has echoed the feelings of her party colleague, Declan McAleer MLA in welcoming £300 million direct to farm payments this week but highlighted concerns for the future of farm support. Oonagh explained further: “The Single Farm Payment is essential for the survival of many farm businesses, accounting for […]

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Community Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down Season of Classes in Newry Town Hall

A short season of classes and workshops has been organised as part of a gradual re-opening of activities at Newry Town Hall. Tai Chi will be delivered by Petesy Burns who has tutored many in the art of Tai Chi, most recently delivering successful outdoor classes. Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which promotes […]

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Armagh Banbridge Business Lurgan Portadown

Café Culture Alive in City and Town Centres

A new café culture has emerged in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough’s city, towns and villages, thanks to the innovation of the region’s hospitality businesses. Local cafés, restaurants, pubs and retail outlets used creative solutions to keep customers safe during the pandemic, which had the positive side effect of boosting the café culture across […]

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Newry Politics

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald Officially Opens New Newry Office

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has officially opened the new office of Sinn Féin representatives Liz Kimmins MLA and Mickey Brady MP.  Speaking at the official opening, the Sinn Féin President said; “I’m delighted to officially open Liz and Mickey’s new office, right here in the heart of Newry. This office is already […]

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Armagh Crime Lurgan

Armagh Man Accused of Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence Charges

A Co. Armagh man appeared in court today (sat) accused of breaking a kitten’s leg because it poo’d in his hallway. In addition to being charged with causing unnecessary suffering and criminal damage to the kitten, 24-year-old Jordan Russell was also accused of a catalogue of domestic violence from 1 August this year, including allegations […]