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Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Dublin today where he discussed his economic vision and intention to grasp all-island economic opportunities. Minister Murphy held meetings with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Minister also met […]
Police can confirm that a man, aged in his 40’s, has died following a road traffic collision on the Forkhill Road, Newry, on Saturday 23rd March. Officers received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a Nissan car at around 10.40pm on Saturday night. The man was taken to hospital following the […]
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their patrol vehicle was rammed in south Armagh. Inspector Macdonald said: “At approximately 3.15pm on Friday, 15th March officers were in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen when they were alerted to a suspicious vehicle, a black BMW X5. “The vehicle was observed in a nearby carpark […]
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin is hosting ‘Saoirse Don Phalaistín’, a night in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday 21st March, at 7:30pm, in Tí Chulainn. The event will be addressed by several speakers, including Palestinian medic and activist Mohammed Samaana and Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Matt Carthy TD. Speakers will address a number of issues, […]
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, is in the United States of America this week, visiting both New York and Washington, DC. The Minister’s programme includes a mix of business meetings alongside attending important functions such as the NI Bureau Breakfast, an Intertrade Ireland 25th anniversary event and a business reception hosted by US Special Envoy to […]
Building and sustaining cross-border cooperation and trade is key to the growth of our businesses, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said. The Minister was speaking as he addressed over 300 business and trade delegates at the Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ Annual Cross-Border Conference which focused on ‘Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy’. The Minister said: “The Windsor […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an additional £1million to support students facing financial hardship as a result of increased costs of living. The funds will be distributed to Queen’s University, Ulster University, The Open University, St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College for eligible students at those institutions to apply for. Highlighting the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Áine Quinn has condemned an attempted burglary at a house in Creggan on Saturday evening. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A home in the Creggan area was targeted by individuals on Saturday evening. “While nothing was taken from the house, the occupants have been left badly shaken by this ordeal. “The number […]
SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that works to resurface the Dundalk Road have begun. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Resurfacing works have now begun on the Dundalk road, outside of Newtownhamilton. “This road has been in a poor state for some time and after much lobbying by Sinn Féin, it’s great to […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has provided details of a support package for businesses affected by recent flooding. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were directly flooded following the severe weather in late October and early November. The scheme will be delivered by district councils and will open for applications […]
Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people […]
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