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

Chairperson Hosts Students From St Michael’s Primary School

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 […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Standing Down as Economy Minister on Medical Grounds

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 […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy to Rest Following Doctors Advice

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 […]

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

Delay To Ballynasclosha Road Reinstatement Totally Unacceptable

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 […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Brendan Carr

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 […]

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

Breaking Down Barriers Will Help All Entrepreneurs – Murphy

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 […]

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

Murphy: Nobody Should Miss Out on Learning Because of Period Poverty

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 […]

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Business Climate Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Minister to Ban Onshore Oil, Gas Exploration and Production in North

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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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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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

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 […]