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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Notice of Appeal to A5 Judgement Has Been Served

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Tackle Barriers to Youth Sport Participation  

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Hughes Welcomes Appointment of Commissioner For Victims & Survivors

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 […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Confirms A5 Appeal

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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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Aontu Congratulate Local Tae Kwon Do Fighters and Welcome Ireland Hosting 2028 World Championships

Aontú representative in South Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has warmly welcomed the news that Ireland is to host the 2028 World Tae Kwon Do Championships. “This is fantastic news for the development of the sport in Ireland. North and south, Ireland has much to offer the world as a host for major sporting competitions such as […]

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Over £6 Million Spent on Temporary Housing By Housing Executive In Newry, Mourne and Down In 5 Years

Northern Ireland is facing a housing emergency of historic proportions. With homelessness rising, social housing waiting lists surging, and affordability worsening, families and individuals are struggling to find safe and permanent shelter. Housing Demand Soars As of 31st March 2025, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) waiting list reached 49,083 households an increase of around 25% since […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Serious Concerns Raised Over Bessbrook Parade – Cllr. Declan Murphy

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has said that any plans for a band parade in Bessbrook must fully take into account the rights and needs of local residents, particularly around access for carers, domiciliary workers, and emergency services. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “I’ve been in contact with the Parades Commission to relay a number […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must End Complicity In Genocide – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must take concrete steps to uphold its international legal obligations and to avoid any complicity in the ongoing illegal occupation and acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after adding his name to a letter from MPs to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Suspicious Activity at Derramore Woods

Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Derrymore Woods Park area of Bessbrook, Saturday, 12th July. This was reported just after 10.30am. We are keen to identify a man described as middle-aged, white, short, of stocky build with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. He was believed to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

19 Yr Old Charged With South Armagh Robberies

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh have charged a man to court. A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary from a dwelling, theft of a vehicle and handling stolen goods. He is further charged with obstructing police and with two counts of interference with vehicles. He is due to […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Sinn Fein Urge Vigilance After Crossmaglen Vehicle Thefts

Local MLA Aoife Finnegan has urged vigilance after vehicles were stolen in the Crossmaglen area in the early hours of this morning (Friday)  The south Armagh MLA  said, “It is extremely distressing to hear that thieves have once again targeted homes and vehicles stolen. Anyone who may have any information about last nights incidents should […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Investigate Overnight Burglaries In South Armagh

Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh which occurred overnight. The first report, received at around 2.20am this morning, Friday 11 July, stated that two men had attempted to force a window at a property in Chapel View in Crossmaglen, however it’s believed the pair made off in separate vehicles […]