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

Road Service Workers Deserve Fair Pay – Magennis

Sinn Fein councillor Oonagh Magennis has called for road workers to be fairly paid as they join thousands of public sector workers in taking strike action this week for fair pay and conditions. The local spokesperson for Infrastructure said: “Road service workers, like all public sector workers, deserve fair pay and quality working conditions. “Rather […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Applications Now Open for AONB and Geopark Youth Rangers

Calling all 14 to 17 year olds! It’s well known that early life experiences can sow the seeds for a lifelong love of nature. Why not start the year with a digital detox and join our AONB and Geopark Youth Rangers Programme, which will begin in February. Applications are now open for the Ring of […]

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

Families and Local Businesses Suffered Severe Flood Damage and There Is Real Fear of This Happening Again’ -Murphy

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has confirmed that he is to meet multi agency staff  to discuss in particular the recent flooding issues in the Camlough area. The meeting that he and his Sinn Féin colleagues have arranged will also have senior Council Officers in attendance.  The Sinn Féin elected representative said, […]

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

Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Help From Local Residents

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has praised residents in the area whose vigilance helped ensure the recovery of a work van stolen earlier from a home near Camlough as part of a creeper burglary. “The recovery of this valuable work vehicle is to be welcomed and those local residents who noticed suspicious […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Sport

Plans to Enhance GAA and Soccer Pitches In Kilbroney Have Been Delayed For Over Three Years

By Donal McMahon A major upgrade to a South Down sports facility is facing further delays after planners said part of it is “visually intrusive” and “would have a detrimental impact” on a local tourist attraction. The GAA and soccer pitch designs for Kilbroney Park, including the location of a changing room pavilion, have been with Newry, […]

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

Forkhill Filling Station Burglary ‘An Appalling Act of Criminal Theft and Damage”

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has said that the recent burglary at a filling station in Forkhill was an appalling act of criminal theft and damage.   The local Councillor has appealed for anyone who might have information that can help apprehend the thieves, to contact the police immediately. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said, “The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Three Men Use Grinder to Access Safe In Forkhill Burglary

Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at a filling station in Forkhill. It’s believed the break-in of the business on the Carrickasticken Road occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, 12th January, between 1.45am and 3.30am. A kiosk in the forecourt was broken into and a significant amount of cash, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

120 Cannabis Plants Seized In Crossmaglen

Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team today (Monday 8th January) conducted a search under warrant at a house on Concession Road, in the Culloville area of Crossmaglen, South Armagh.  At this address, officers located approximately 120 cannabis plants in various states of growth and a large amount of dried cannabis with a combined […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Cooperation Needed to Secure Flood Management Plan For Camlough Lake – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called for a joined up approach to deliver a strategy to manage water levels in Camlough lake to help protect against future flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after a meeting with local residents and NI water at Camlough lake. Conor Murphy said: “Ensuring local homes and businesses […]

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Community Constituency Council Government International Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Christmas Morning Mountain Climb Will Show Solidarity With The Palestinian People – Murphy

The annual Camlough Mountain Christmas morning climb will be a chance to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and to raise much needed funds for the Charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Sinn Féin’s Councillor Declan Murphy, who has visited Palestine and experienced the challenges facing those living there explained: “We must not stop talking about Palestine.  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes £10 Million Seizure of Cocaine 

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

£10 Million of Suspected Cocaine Seized In Jonesborough

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh on Monday evening, 11th December had reason to stop a suspicious […]