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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced the project, with work due to begin on Wednesday 27 August 2025. “This is welcome news for the people of Crossmaglen and south Armagh,” said the Newry and Armagh MLA. “Minister Kimmins is working to improve our road network across the north, making it safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. […]
Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Jonesborough have named the deceased and made two arrests. James O’Connor, who was 42 years old, sustained serious head injuries in the Edenappa Road area of the town on Saturday 31 May. He sadly passed away in hospital on 5 June. Two men, aged […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has said protecting our environment and addressing the challenges facing Lough Neagh must continue to be a priority for the Executive. The party’s environment spokesperson was speaking in response to the recurrence of blue-green algae on the lough “The presence of blue-green algae on the lough and in our waterways […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has praised the efforts of local man Cearon Finnegan, who hosted a unique and heartfelt fundraiser in Newry last week to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Cearon, who is living with MND, brought humour and humanity to the event by racing a tortoise in […]
Sinn Féin Councillors Valerie Harte and John Og O’Kane have called for swift action to end ongoing disruption to bin collections, which has caused understandable frustration for residents across Newry and South Armagh. Councillor Valerie Harte, Sinn Féin group leader on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said:“I have been engaging directly with senior council officers and […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have welcomed the completion of the new play park in Mullaghbawn, hailing it as a “fantastic investment in local families and children.” Speaking after visiting the completed site, Councillor Áine Quinn said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see the Mullaghbawn Play Park now officially completed. This has […]
Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that the recent relinquishing of several mineral prospecting licences in the Sperrins area reinforces the urgent need to ensure the regulatory framework underpinning mineral licensing is fit for purpose with environmental protection, transparency, and community consultation central to decision-making. Sinn Féin Environmental spokesperson Finnegan commented following […]
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has welcomed the findings of the Oireachtas Committee report on the Israeli Bonds Programme, which concludes that Ireland’s Central Bank should not be complicit in facilitating Israeli bonds. Senator Murphy, a member of the Committee, said: “This report confirms what has become morally and legally undeniable: Ireland should not be […]
The Department for Infrastructure has served a Notice of Appeal against the A5 judgement made in June. Speaking as the appeal was lodged to the Court of Appeal, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “I am determined to see this project go ahead and therefore it is important that we appeal the decision made in the High […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called for urgent action from the Northern Ireland Executive to tackle growing inequality in access to sport and physical activity for young people. He made the call following a meeting with Ulster University to discuss new research which highlights significant barriers—particularly cost and access—for children and adolescents trying […]
Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors. The news was confirmed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister. “The appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors is welcome,” said the Newry Armagh MP Dáire […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. Minister Kimmins said: “There is too much at stake for us not to appeal the recent court judgement about this regionally significant infrastructure project. I am prepared to do everything within my power to save lives […]
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