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McNulty: Unblocking Water Issues Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunities For All

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on Minister John O’Dowd for clarity around proposals that housing developers could be asked to fund water infrastructure upgrades. Housebuilding fell to a 60-year low in 2023 coinciding with a record high 47,000 applicants waiting for social housing. Currently, an estimated 19,000 housing units are affected […]

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Newry: TUV Backs Hate Crime Investigation Following Royal Black Parade

Hate crime investigation following abuse directed at parade should be about bringing broke the law and bringing them before the courts – not “addressing concerns” Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher Councillor Keith Radcliffe: “In the aftermath of a Black Saturday parade in Newry I wrote to the Chief Constable to draw his attention to […]

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Casement Park Will Be Built! – Hughes

Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes expressing his disappointment at the decision by the British government to withhold the necessary share of funding for Casement Park in time for the hosting of UEFA Euro 2028, has said that a first-class stadium for Gaelic games at Casement will be delivered.  The Sinn Féin MP said,  “The decision […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Tony Feehan

Feehan (Bessbrook) Tony RIP, passed away peacefully 12th September 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late “Nan” RIP, devoted father to Mark, John, Simon, Billy, Terence, Ciaran, Tracy and the late Anthony RIP, loving Grandfather to Stefan, Anton, Kristen, Moya, Cian, Killian, Rua, Lileannah, Marc, Anthony, Karyn, Gér, Paidí, Caoilfhionn Rós, […]

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

Council Decision To Purchase Camlough Lake Land ‘A Significant Development’ – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan  Murphy has said the decision taken by Council at tonight’s (Thursdays) Strategy Policy & Resources Committee meeting to approve the purchase of Lands necessary to ensure the delivery of the new multi use recreational hub at Camlough lake was a significant development. The Councillor also said that the […]

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Murphy Announces Data and Analytics Assured Skills Academy with EY

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an Assured Skills Data and Analytics Academy with EY, providing 20 high quality training places. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, this exciting Academy will provide successful applicants with practical experience, the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications and access to resources to develop business knowledge and […]

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

McNulty Welcomes New Smart Phone Guidance

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed new guidance issued by the Department of Education restricting the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times. The Newry & Armagh Assembly Member has said that the new guidance from the Department of Education is a step towards protecting the development […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Investigate Tractor Theft In Camlough

Police are currently investigating the theft of a 1988 Blue Ford 7610 tractor that was taken from a property in the Chapel Road area of Camlough between 19th July 2024 – 20th August 2024. If you have any information that could assist Police in locating this vehicle contact 101 quoting reference 566 – 20/08/2024 ENDS

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McNulty: No Action Is Being Taken to Address Housing Crisis

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said the Executive have no plan to solve the current housing crisis. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “It has been clear for some time that we are dealing a serious housing crisis in the North and the failure to respond to these warning signs have left us in a […]

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Appeal To Motorists To Be Conscious Of Their  Speed – Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy  has appealed to motorists to be conscious of their speed. Cllr Murphy was making his comments after ‘Slow- Kids at Play’ road safety signs were erected in  Clougharevan Park and Woodvale housing development in Bessbrook.  The local Councillor said, “Speeding is one of the four main causes of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Pat Takes On Great North Run Half Marathon For CRY  ‘With A Little Help From His Friends’

Well known Camlough man  Pat McGinn will be participating in the world renowned Great North Run Half Marathon to raise monies for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland).  The Half marathon takes place in Newcastle England on Sunday 8th September.  Pat explained  “Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity set up […]

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

Sinn Féin Welcome Newry Mourne & Down Council Condemnation Of Recent Racist Violence

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan  has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of  those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for   minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]