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Benefits Row: Finnegan Writes to Minister Over Westminster Benefit Cuts

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has said it is time for the British government to move beyond cuts and austerity and towards real investment in public services. She was speaking after media reports on Friday suggested the Labour government is planning to cut the welfare budget by £5 billion. “The same British government who just […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Martin Hearty Co-opted To Newry Mourne Down Council

Sinn Féin has selected Crossmaglen native Martin Hearty for co-option to replace Aoife Finnegan as Councillor for the Slieve Gullion  area on Newry Mourne & Down Council. Speaking after being selected at a selection convention in South Armagh Martin  said:  “I am proud and honoured to have been selected for co-option to Newry Mourne & […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Backs Striking Irish Language Groups

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pledged his support to groups across Ireland taking half-day strike action to call for fair investment in the Irish language. He was speaking ahead of the action on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty also welcomed the confirmation the UK Government would repeal a 300-year-old ban on the Irish language […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Discover Hidden Gems at Home: Tourism Showcase Event Explores the Best of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Discover the hidden treasures right on your doorstep at the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event, taking place at the Newry Variety Market on Sunday 23 March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. This exciting event is designed to inspire local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to explore the best of what Mourne Gullion […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Aoife Finnegan MLA Pledges To Stand Up For Rural Areas

Sinn Féin’s newest MLA, Aoife Finnegan, has said she will use her position to stand up for rural areas. The Newry and Armagh representative was speaking after being appointed to the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. “I’m delighted to be working on the AERA committee, especially given my role as party spokesperson on environmental […]

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McNulty Urges Community to Make All Voices Heard on Future of Daisy Hill

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling on local people to ensure that their voice is heard on the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. Mr. McNulty was speaking after attending the Department of Health’s public consultation event on the future of the North’s hospital network.  The consultation was held in the Armagh City […]

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Crossmaglen: Vehicles Set Alight In Petrol Bomb Incident

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a petrol bomb incident in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Thursday 13th February. A police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close area. “Colleagues from the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

 Grants Urges Vigilance In Bessbrook and Millvale Road Area

Nicola Grant is urging residents in the Bessbrook and Millvale Road area to remain vigilant following a report of two males, approximately 17 to 18 years old, who were distracted and ran off at Woodvale area Bessbrook last night. They both had Belfast accents, and there is concern they may have been targeting homes. Please […]

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Sinn Féin Meet Senior GAA Delegation Including President Jarlath Burns to Discuss Casement Park

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill, Seanadóir Conor Murphy and Paul Maskey MP today met with senior representatives of the GAA in Stormont to discuss Casement Park. The delegation included GAA President, Jarlath Burns; Ulster GAA CEO, Brian McAvoy; Michael Geoghegan, President of Ulster GAA and Tom Ryan, GAA Director General. At the meeting, Seanadóir […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Sinn Féin Select New Newry & Armagh MLA

Slieve Gullion Councillor Aoife Finnegan has been selected by Sinn Féin to fill the Assembly seat left vacant by Conor Murphy’s election to Seanad Éireann. At a convention on Saturday, Sinn Féin members unanimously endorsed Aoife to represent Newry and Armagh in the Assembly. Speaking after her selection, Aoife Finnegan said: “I am both delighted […]

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McNulty Credits Storm Responders and Clean-Up Crews

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has offered his gratitude to the first responders and recovery teams who led the response to Storm Éowyn. “Storm Éowyn left enormous destruction in its wake.  So many people took a hit, and thousands of homes and businesses in my own constituency were left without power for almost […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Congratulates Kimmins and Wishes Her Well on Appointment As Infrastructure Minister

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has wished his constituency colleague Liz Kimmins well on her appointment as Infrastructure Minister. Mr. McNulty said:  “I offer my congratulations to Liz Kimmins on her appointment as Infrastructure Minister.  Although we are members of different parties, I welcome the fact that a local MLA has been appointed […]