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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Stop Vehicle In Crossmaglen with No Tyre

Earlier this week Officers from Slieve Gullion North Neighbourhood Policing Team came across the vehicle travelling in the Crossmaglen Area. PSNI Newry, Mourne and Down said from their social media: “We’ve seen a few less than roadworthy tyres, but no tyre is a first… A preliminary breath test was conducted at the roadside with the […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Poignant Camlough Palestine Vigil Told That History Will Judge All Of Those Who Are Complicit In What Is Being Done To Palestinians

Several Hundred people attended a recent vigil in Camlough tillage to acknowledge the 200th Day of the continuing military onslaught  by the Israeli Government on Gaza.  Many of those present wore the colours of their local GAA clubs and counties.  Speakers at the event which was organised by the local Gaels Against Genocide Group, give […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Search for BMW In Crossmaglen Area

Police are appealing for information in relation to a car that failed to stop for police. Inspector Corner said: “The silver BMW car was sighted in the Crossmaglen area shortly after 2am on Monday 22nd April. The vehicle failed to stop and made off in the direction of the Freeduff Road in Cullyhanna. It remains […]

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O’Neill Kingsmill Comments Nauseatingly Hypocritical – Ratcliffe

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s recent comments on the Kingsmill Inquest as hypocritical. Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough Village Vigil Will Mark 200 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’.  Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]

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Outdoor Spring Festival Launched to Promote 15 New Outdoor Activity and Adventure Experiences

15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]

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Murphy Welcomes Unions’ Move to Accept Pay Offer

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]

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Murphy Welcomes Increased Pay Offer For Lecturers

An increased pay offer has been made to further education lecturers. The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, said: “Further education lecturers are vital to providing the skills that grow our economy. I am therefore pleased to facilitate this pay offer as a first step towards parity with teachers.” The Department for the Economy has worked within its […]

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Murphy Congratulates New DfE Permanent Secretary

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the appointment of Ian Snowden to the position of Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy (DfE). Mr Snowden has been interim Permanent Secretary at DfE since late December last year. Following a recruitment competition he was successful in securing the role on a permanent basis. Minister Murphy said: “Ian […]

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Social Enterprises Play a Key Role In My Economic Vision – Murphy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has highlighted the important role social enterprises play in creating a growing economy. Today the Minister was visiting the IncredABLE Café @ South Lake, Craigavon, a social enterprise making a difference to the lives of people with learning/intellectual difficulties and/or autism. The Minister said: “Social Enterprises, such as the IncredABLE Café, have long […]

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

Murphy – “Innovation Is Central to Increasing Productivity”

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]

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GAA President Launches Hurling Club ‘Spinathon’ Fundraiser

Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club this week launched their fundraising Spinathon which will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 20th April from 8am to 4pm. GAA President Jarlath Burns launched the event. Jarlath, the 41st President of the GAA since 1884 and his family  has had a long involvement with Craobh Rua.  His sons Jarly […]