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Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the Council’s decision to progress his motion exploring the use of solar-powered CCTV cameras to tackle illegal dumping. Speaking after the motion passed at the Sustainability and Environment Committee, Councillor King said fly-tipping continues to damage communities across Newry, Mourne, Down and South Armagh. “Illegal dumping harms our […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed planning approval for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub, describing it as a vital project and a major boost for Camlough and communities across South Armagh. The £2.8 million Recreational Hub, supported through the Levelling Up Fund and driven locally by Sinn […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey, alongside Cathal Boylan MLA, has welcomed a visit by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to Clady Village to hear first-hand concerns from residents, particularly around road safety in the vicinity of Tiny Tots Pre-School. Councillor Haughey said the visit was a constructive engagement focused on finding practical solutions to long-standing safety […]
In Stormont on Monday February 16th, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty congratulated the Abbey CBS team on their MacRory Cup final replay win last Friday. Mr. McNulty stated: “Abbey, Abbey, Abbey! I am very proud to speak about the victorious Abbey team, who on Friday night in Armagh in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, won the MacRory […]
In response to an Assembly Question asked by SDLP Justin McNulty MLA, Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins has released data showing where potholes are worst across the North. The data plainly shows Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon as the clear frontrunner for potholes, with 3,977 potholes being reported there from 2025 to present. Newry, Mourne and […]
In addition to the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s December Monitoring allocation, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund to tackle the impact of recent severe weather conditions have had across our network. Minister Kimmins said: “I am all too aware that the recent storms, prolonged rainfall, ice and snow have […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional capital allocation of £16.8million from the Finance Minister towards further investment in vital infrastructure. Minister Kimmins said: “I have repeatedly said that infrastructure lies at the very heart of everything we do in the North, and the importance of the infrastructure my department maintains has once again been highlighted by […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that over £8 million will be invested into upgrading 600 homes across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area, Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome this significant investment by Arbour Housing which will deliver real, tangible improvements for hundreds of families across our […]
Police have made two arrests following the discovery of a cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen on Friday, 30th January. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Reynolds said: “Officers on mobile patrol observed a man throw away a hand-rolled cigarette as he saw them approach. A strong smell of cannabis was noted and, after the cigarette was retrieved, he […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting families, schools, community groups and nature enthusiasts to take part in a series of Imbolc Festival events in Crossmaglen, celebrating the landscapes, wildlife and heritage of the Ring of Gullion. Taking place from 31 January to 4 February as part of Imbolc Festival 2026 (28 January–8 February), […]
Ulster GAA has confirmed in a letter to local residents that, next week, long-awaited construction will begin on the Casement Park stadium in west Belfast. SDLP Justin McNulty MLA has consistently been outspoken on the need to get Casement Park built, and lamented the fact that there hasn’t been a ball kicked there since 2013. […]
Police have made two arrests in connection with an attempted burglary in south Armagh. A report was received at approximately 6.10am today, Sunday 11th January, of a suspected burglary at licensed premises in the Main Street area of Belleeks. Inspector Ritchie said: “Two men were observed on the roof of the property – and when […]
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