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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Boylan Reiterates Call For Undergrounding of Interconnector

Speaking after the High Court in Belfast upheld the planning approvals granted in 2020, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said: “Local communities have repeatedly called for the undergrounding of the interconnector and it remains Sinn Féin’s position that the project should be undergrounded. “It is important that we have the infrastructure in place that allows us to […]

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Armagh Education Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty Backs NASUWT Calls to Remove Exemption of Teachers From Fair Employment Legislation

SDLP Education Committee member Justin McNulty MLA has backed calls from teaching union NASUWT to remove the exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation. Commenting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “There is significant cross-party support to remove this outdated exemption, evidenced by the widespread support in the recent Assembly debate. “I am aware from […]

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Agriculture Politics South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes £300 Million Direct Payments to Farm Businesses 

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has echoed the feelings of her party colleague, Declan McAleer MLA in welcoming £300 million direct to farm payments this week but highlighted concerns for the future of farm support. Oonagh explained further: “The Single Farm Payment is essential for the survival of many farm businesses, accounting for […]

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Killeavy Castle Estate Wins World Luxury Hotel Award

Killeavy Castle Estate has been awarded the Continent of Europe 2021 Award in the Luxury Castle Hotel category at the recent World Luxury Hotel Awards. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is a recognized global organization providing luxury hotels with recognition for their world class facilities and service excellence provided to guests. Newry, Mourne and Down […]

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South Armagh

Outrage after animal carcasses dumped on rural road

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has hit out at those who chose to dump the remains of two young calves on Murray’s Road near Creggan. The local Councilor explained, “The route along Murray’s road and the Lurgancullenboy Road is a popular walking route for young and old, as it is relatively safe from traffic […]

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Crime South Armagh

VIGILANCE NEEDED IN FORKHILL AND DROMINTEE

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has called for increased vigilance within the communities of Forkhill and Dromintee following two burglaries in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The local Councillor said   ” Entry was forced into a property at Forkhill at approximately 3.40am on Tuesday morning whilst a house in Dromintee was entered […]