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Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has condemned a series of recent burglaries in the South Armagh area as “disgraceful and cowardly attacks” on local families, including the targeting of a vulnerable member of the community in their own home. “These were calculated attacks by opportunists who prey on the vulnerable. Their actions are revolting, and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed progress on road safety at Hillcrest Village while calling for further measures to address residents’ concerns around speeding. Councillor Murphy was speaking following a site meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and local residents in the new housing development, which has seen increased traffic volumes — particularly during […]
Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said there can be no tolerance for racism as police data highlights the need for civic and political leadership. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after data released by the PSNI shows that race hate crime is at a record level in the north. LIz Kimmins said: “Reports […]
A man who has had a lengthy involvement working with the challenges that individuals, families and communities face from addiction has said that a wider discussion needs to take place about addressing the wide range of issues involved. South armagh man Pat McGinn who recently retired after many years from his front line work association […]
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 […]
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