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Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the SDLP for their unusual silence regarding a recent IRA Commemoration in South Armagh. Keith Ratcliffe said: “I am disappointed that the party of Seamus Mallon, a man with whom I had many disagreements in terms of politics but who was always outspoken and unambiguous when it came […]
Mr Finucane was the main speaker at the event in Mullaghbawn, which was advertised as commemorating the ‘South Armagh volunteers’. Lagan Valley MLA Ms Eastwood had called on the Sinn Féin MP to rethink his addressing the event. “It is disappointing John Finucane went ahead with addressing this event,” she said. “Everyone in our society […]
With its newly acquired UNESCO Geopark status, Mourne Gullion Stangford played host this week to the 2023 meeting of the UK Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks. The Committee is a dynamic network where members work together to share examples of best practice and join in common projects. With the addition of Mourne Gullion Strangford, there […]
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood has called on Sinn Féin’s John Finucane to rethink his addressing an IRA commemoration event this coming weekend. The North Belfast MP is due to be the main speaker the ‘South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration’ ceremony in Mullaghbawn in Armagh on Sunday, in honour of the IRA’s South Armagh Brigade. “Families and […]
Mourne Gullion Strangford has been awarded internationally coveted UNESCO Geopark status. The UNESCO Executive Board met in Paris on Wednesday 24 May and announced that Mourne Gullion Strangford had been welcomed into its network of global Geoparks, making it one of only 18 outstanding landscapes worldwide to be awarded full accreditation this year. The landscape encompasses […]
Ulster Unionist Representative Councillor David Taylor has described the significant challenges affecting medical staffing levels at Daisy Hill Hospital as extremely worrying. This follows on from an announcement by the Southern Health & Social Care Trust that they are initiating actions in response to the developing situation. Councillor Taylor said: “The announcement by the Southern […]
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed an upcoming commemoration in South Armagh dedicated to a celebration of the Provisional IRA. Statement by TUV Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: On Sunday week Sinn Fein MP John Finucane is billed as the main speaker at an event described as the “South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration”. This self-styled “MP […]
By Columba O’Hare The launch of the 2023 Newry Show was held recently in Bessbrook Town Hall. A large number of sponsors, agrifood industry stakeholders and show committee members attended the event. This year’s Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 24 June on lands at 12-18 Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. The event returns after […]
M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]
From Derrynoose County Armagh, Brackley Candles are hand poured using rapeseed with coconut natural wax blend. This wax is blended in Europe and is made from rapeseed oil and coconut oil and nothing else. It is completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax and synthetic additives. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the company said: “Vegan scents are […]
“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse” writes Aontú candidate Liam Reichenberg It is an enormous tragedy that so many people are disillusioned with the democratic process. Every day on the canvas trail I meet people who tell me they will not vote […]
Unite Community Newry has launched a UK wide campaign to find a donor for little Bobby, an 8 year old boy from the Newry area who needs a donor fast. Martin McKeown Newry Unite Community Chairperson, speaking at the launch of UK wide campaign “ time is of the essence, we are going to pull […]
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