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Community South Armagh

Byrne Welcomes Camlough Lake Budget Allocation

SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed a budget allocation for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub at this months Strategic Policy and Resource Committee. Byrne said: “I was delighted to propose the budget allocation from the capital programme for the Recreational Hub at Camlough Lake during the last Strategic Policy and Resource committee of […]

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Health South Armagh

Boylan Welcomes Meeting With Keady GPs

Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Cathal Boylan, welcomed an engagement with a number of GP’s in Keady.  Speaking after the meeting, Cathal commented: “Myself and my party colleague Mickey Brady MP attended a meeting with GPs in Keady to discuss the current pressures on GP’s and what can be done to assist them.  […]

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Agriculture Crime South Armagh

South Armagh Farmer Sentenced Following Animal Welfare Investigation

Mr John Thomas (Sean T) Murphy (64), Carnally Road, Carnally, Newry was convicted at Newry Magistrates’ Court today on one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to animals, one charge of leaving animals unattended, one charge of failing to comply with a duty imposed under animal welfare regulations, one charge of failing to isolate an animal with […]

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Agriculture South Armagh

Magennis Urges DAERA Minister to Publish Future Agriculture Policy Proposals

Oonagh Magennis, Sinn Féin councillor for Slieve Gullion has echoed the calls of her party colleague, Declan McAleer, urging the Agriculture Minister to publish details of the new draft agriculture policy for public consultation Councillor Magennis stated: “Back in August the DAERA Minister published a future agricultural framework document outlining a vision for a new […]

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Community Politics South Armagh

Murphy Hails Plan to Deliver 100,000 Homes

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed the launch of Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey’s plan to deliver 100,000 over the next 15 years. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a plan to deliver 100,000 homes over the next 15 years across the north.  “This is the most ambitious plan […]

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Community Education South Armagh

Speeding Drivers in Newtownhamilton Face Kids Court at St. Michaels Primary School

Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) recently held a ‘Kids Court’ at St. Michaels Primary School in Newtownhamilton to help reduce speeding issues on the road outside the local primary school. Motorists apprehended for speeding outside of St. Michaels Primary School, Newtownhamilton faced a ‘Kid’s Court’ panel of P7 pupils to […]

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Armagh Business Community Newry Politics South Armagh

McNulty Calls on Economy Minister to Redeploy High Street Voucher Scheme Funding

SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has called on the Economy Minister to ensure that unspent funds from the High Street Voucher Scheme are reallocated to boost social protections this winter. Speaking as the Spend Local Scheme draws to a close, the Newry & Armagh MLA commented: ‘I have been lobbying the Economy Minister to ensure […]

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Community South Armagh

Resurfacing Works Must Begin as Soon as Possible- Magennis

Oonagh Magennis, Sinn Féin Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has said that DFI must get resurfacing works in the Newry, Mourne and Down area back on schedule as soon as possible after many works were pushed back to at least 2022.  Oonagh spoke after having a motion passed by the council to highlight the […]

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Spend Local Deadline Extended Until 19th December

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that the High Street Scheme will be extended by five days to 19 December. The Minister also urged anyone with any balance left on their £100 Spend Local cards to use it now. He said: “The High Street Scheme is working well. The benefits are clearly flowing through to our […]

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Armagh Newry Politics South Armagh

Flags, Identity and Culture Report a Waste of Time! – TUV Newry and Armagh

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “At over 160 pages it will take time to study fully the report published this afternoon but it would appear from an initial reading that there is precious little here in terms of agreed solutions to any issue. That being the case, the public are entitled to regard it […]

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Community South Armagh

Meigh Crossroads Remains a Safety Issue for Community – Kimmins, Mulgrew

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew and Liz Kimmins MLA have spoken after a site meeting with DFI at Meigh crossroads, to look at road safety issues in the area. Liz said: “There are still major issues with motorists coming from the Railway Road and my colleague, Councillor Mulgrew pointed out that this was an accident […]

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Winter Healthcare Tips For Parents

With increasing cases of respiratory viruses and tummy bugs circulating in the community, the Southern Trust is offering parents some useful health care advice. Health Visitors are sharing information on how to recognise and deal with common childhood symptoms and the Trust will be sharing tips across its social media pages. Julie McConville, Assistant Director […]