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Sinn Féin have selected former Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Dáire Hughes, to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Newry and Armagh. Dáire is from the Meadow in Newry and was educated at St. Patrick’s PS, St. Colman’s College and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. A former Shop Steward, Dáire spent years working in the community voluntary sector in Newry […]
By Donal McMahon A SDLP councillor has quipped that he had a Justin McNulty MLA type helicopter ready to fly him 30 miles from Downpatrick to Newry in 20mins. Slieve Gullion rep, Pete Bryne was in the Downshire civic chamber attending a Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) committee meeting on Thursday night (May […]
tSlieve Gullion South Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol this week when they had cause to deal with a male who had in his possession class C drugs, balaclavas and offensive weapons. The male was arrested and follow up searches were conducted at his home address. Police located and seized a substantial amount of suspected […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The Chairperson gave a presentation on the role and function of the Council and during the visit pupils had the opportunity to […]
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds. Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds. “Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests. “My colleagues and I all wish Conor […]
In a statement on news that Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor pending medical tests, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor to rest pending scheduled medical tests. “He informed the Speaker on Friday that he would not be available to respond to an economy motion […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that the continued delay to fully repairing and reopening the Ballynaclosha Road in Silverbridge is totally unacceptable. The local Councillor said, “I share the frustration of local residents and business’s impacted by the ongoing closure of the road. They suffer serious inconvenience on a daily […]
Carr, Brendan – R.I.P. 43 Newry Road, Belleek, County Armagh BT35 7PB. 4th May 2024. Much loved daddy of Sarah, Anna, Jack and Ellen, devoted granda of Sienna, loving partner of Brenda and her children Pearse and Tirna, beloved son of Ann and the late Jimmy Carr and dear brother of Seamus, Helena Killen, Joanne […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said that his Department will work to develop solutions that unlock the potential that exists within all our entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Time to Change’ event held in the Long Gallery, Stormont. The event’s purpose was to enable policymakers along with community and business representatives to share the […]
Nobody should miss out on learning because of period poverty, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said today. Minister Murphy was speaking as regulations were approved by the Assembly to ensure that free period products will be available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions. The Minister said: “Research has shown that […]
In the Assembly today Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that he would bring forward a proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north. Minister Murphy said: “As climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, one of the key objectives of my Economic Vision is to reduce carbon […]
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