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Kimmins Launches £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund

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 […]

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

Kimmins Welcomes £16.8m Funding Allocation Towards Vital Infrastructure

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Housing Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes Welcomes £8m Investment In Social Housing Retrofits

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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Cannabis Farm Discovered In Crossmaglen

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 […]

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Step Into Nature: Imbolc Festival Invites You to Learn, Create and Get Involved

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), […]

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McNulty MLA: Works on Casement Park Beginning “Not Before Time”

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.  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Caught on Roof of Belleek Property In Attempted Burglary

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

Action to Deliver Better Outcomes For Women’s Health Is Urgently Needed – Kimmins

A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]

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Mercosur a Serious Threat to Farmers North and South – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]

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Kimmins: We Owe Huge Debt of Gratitude to Gritting Teams

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service.  Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period and particularly during this current cold snap. Minister Kimmins said: “Staff across all our roads divisions have been working tirelessly day and night in some very difficult conditions, to keep traffic […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged to Court Following Two Reports of Criminal Damage In Markethill

A man has been charged to court following two reports of criminal damage in Markethill on Tuesday, 6th January.The man, aged 31, has been charged with a number of offences including common assault, criminal damage and disorderly behaviour. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 7th January.  As is usual procedure, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Police Officers Injured After Car Rammed In Forkhill

Police are appealing for information after two police officers were injured when a car rammed their patrol vehicle in the Church Road in Forkhill in the early hours of Saturday morning, December 27th. Across south area a total of 14 officers were assaulted on Friday evening and Saturday morning with one officer having to receive […]