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New Spokesperson Roles for Local Sinn Féin MLA’s

The three local Sinn Féin MLA’s; Conor Murphy, Liz Kimmins and Cathal Boylan have been given new spokesperson roles, with a sharp focus on delivery ahead of a possible return to Assembly business.  Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin’s First Minister Designate said: “In consultation with MLAs, I am restructuring the Sinn Féin Assembly team to ensure […]

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McNulty Welcomes Road Safety Improvements for Killean PS

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of improved road safety measures for Killean Primary School, but says that more needs to be done to guarantee the safety of pupils, parents and teachers.  Improved signage and road markings will be installed at Killean PS after extensive lobbying from local representatives and the school community. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Roads Closed As Police Examine Suspicious Object in Keady

A cordon is currently in place in the Castleblaney Road area of Keady while police examine a suspicious object. Diversions are in place at the junctions of Derrynoose Road, Davis Street, Crossdened Row and Bridge Street. Members of the public should avoid the area at present. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

House Searched in Bessbrook

Police conducted a search at a house in the Millvale Mews area of Bessbrook on Sunday 5th March in relation to an ongoing investigation. A number of items were recovered from the property but no arrests were made. Enquiries are ongoing. ENDS

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Fly Tipping “a scourge” on South Armagh Beauty Spot! – Larkin

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has said that fly tipping continues to be a major blight on the roads around Slieve Gullion following the discovery of another quantity of litter dumped there. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There can be no excuse for these acts, the people involved in this have no regard for our […]

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Finnegan Welcomes Plans to Replace Ballynacarry Bridge

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that Monaghan county council is preparing plans to upgrade and replace Ballynacarry bridge, near Culloville. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Improving road safety at Ballynacarry bridge has long been a key objective for Sinn Féin, with my colleagues, Conor Murphy MLA and former councillor, Terry Hearty, both […]

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Irish Defence Forces Sees Increased Interest In Recruitment From The North

2022 brought its fair share of challenges with 2023 set to be no different for the Irish Defence Forces with recruitment high on their list of priorities. With interest in the Defence Forces high, cross border recruitment has certainly increased over the last number of years. Clanrye News and Sport caught up with the head […]

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Housing Executive Rent to Increase by 7%

In response to the Housing Executive’s annual request for a rent increase, the Department for Communities has confirmed that from 4 April 2023, Housing Executive rents will increase by 7%. Rent pays for the housing services provided by the Housing Executive. This below-inflation increase will provide funding for essential maintenance, improvements and investment while also […]

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Jarlath Burns Elected Uachtarán Tofa of GAA at Annual Congress

By John Harrington Jarlath Burns was elected as Uachtarán Tofa of the GAA at their recent Annual Congress on the first count. He received 158 of the 277 ballots cast, which put him ahead of fellow candidates Pat Teehan (70), and Niall Erskine (49) Armagh native Burns, who is principal of St Paul’s High School, […]

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Drug Paraphernalia Find Cause of Great Concern – Quinn

Sinn Féin representative Áine Quinn has said that the recent find of discarded drug paraphernalia near a local school is a cause of great concern.The Slieve Gullion representative said: “The materials were found near a local Primary school. The fact that this was discarded so recklessly in an area so close to children, without concern for […]

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Wedding Showcase at Killeavy Castle Estate Sunday 5 March from 12noon to 5:00pm

Join us and experience what Killeavy Castle Estate and our preferred suppliers have to offer to create your perfect Wedding Day. Our Events Team shall be available throughout the day to answer any enquiries you may have. A selection of quality exhibitors will be showcasing their services from photographers, wedding cars, entertainment, flowers, cakes and […]

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Remembrance Collection in Camlough Village in Honour of Stephen and John Farrell

What has now become an annual fundraising event On Christmas Eve, brothers Sean & Brian Farrell assisted by many of their family, friends and neighbours once again took to the roads of Camlough Village in what was very wet and rainy weather conditions in honour of their brother Stephen and Father John to raise funds […]