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The much-anticipated Lúnasa Festival is set to return this year, bringing a vibrant celebration of music and culture across South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion. Running from Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the Lúnasa Festival will offer an eclectic mix of music from local talents Greener Shade of Blue and An Bonnán […]
By Donal McMahon A multi-million pound South Armagh holiday park has been approved for development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will include an extention of 17 chalets to the existing hospitality business. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) planning committee signed off on the recommendation for approval without any requests made for speaking rights […]
Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes said, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 was passed by the Assembly in March 2022. The Department for the Economy is required to consult and make regulations to […]
Addressing this weekends annual South Armagh Commemoration Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes said: Today we stand with pride, in respectful remembrance and in solidarity with families to remember their loved ones. We remember the many Irish republicans who gave or lost their lives, and in doing so, with respect for all those who continue […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]
Councillor Declan Murphy has warned householders in the Hillcrest and Millvale area to be alert to suspicious activity after a theft at a home in the area. The local Councillor said, “Earlier today (Monday) thieves broke into a home in the Hillcrest Estate area and also stole the homeowners Navy Blue Audi A3 Vehicle. I […]
Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes is advising livestock owners to be aware of changes to the prefix code on livestock tags here in the north for cattle, sheep and goats, required under EU animal health law. The Newry Armagh candidate said: “The use of ‘XI’ prefix codes on livestock will become mandatory in January 2025. The […]
The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre. This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]
Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club attended the recent Cuan Mhuire 40th Anniversary celebrations and presented the Addiction Charity, founded by Kerry nun Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, with a cheque from their recent Spinathon fundraiser. Niall McGinn Treasurer of the hurling club speaking at the cheque presentation said, “Craobh Rua Camlocha has for quite some years now […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision. The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]
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