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Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to end the practice of geo-blocking and excluding northern citizens from RTÉ competitions. The bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne. Dáire Hughes MP said: “We have constantly raised the wholly […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has congratulated the Southern Area Hospice on its 35th anniversary and the launch of its new name and brand: Evora Hospice. “35 years ago, the Southern Area Hospice was founded on compassion, dignity, and community care. Over more than three decades, it has touched the lives of countless […]
By Donal McMahon A collective unionist attempt to ‘call in’ a council’s bi-lingual sign strategy has failed to gather support amid concerns of “persistent inequality”.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved joint Irish and English gateway signs for almost 90 communities in its authority. In opposition the DUP walked out of the chamber […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]
Detectives investigating an incident in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May, can confirm that the man, aged in his 40’s, who sustained serious head injuries as a result of the incident, has sadly died in hospital. A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course […]
By Paul Higgins A former GAA club treasurer appeared in court today (wed) accused of historic sex abuse against two alleged victims. Appearing at Newry Magistrates Court by video link from HMP Magilligan, 64-year-old Thomas McKenna confirmed his identity and that he was aware of the 17 charges against him. In relation to the first […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report that a man had sustained serious head injuries in the vicinity of Edenappa Road, Jonesborough, in the early hours of Saturday 31st May.The man is currently in hospital in a serious condition as enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.Three men aged 27, 34 and 42, were […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said has welcomed a move from the Education Minister to bring forward legislation to replace the General Teaching Council of Northern Ireland (NIGTC). Justin McNulty MLA said: “Back in 2021, the SDLP was stating that the General Teaching Council was beyond repair. There were issues around teachers’ registration […]
Aontú’s representative in Newry & Armagh, Liam Reichenberg, has welcomed news that CCTV cameras are to be installed at Lir Fold in Keady which is operated by Radius Housing. “The residents of Lir Fold have had to put up with intolerable incidents of anti-social behaviour from a small minority of other residents but also from […]
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has said that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement must build on the good work of the last term, especially on legacy, all-island healthcare and planning for constitutional change. Speaking at the first meeting of the Committee, Dáire Hughes MP […]
By Kevin McAteer As the countdown begins for the 2025 ITF World Taekwon-Do Championships, set to take place from July 22nd to 27th in Cornellà, Barcelona, Eight local fighters for Team Ireland are intensifying their preparations to make a significant impact on the global stage. The local athletes are: Cathal Fegan Silverbridge Aoife Loye Silverbridge Joe McKeown Silverbridge James Walsh Silverbridge Ethan O’Kane […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has raised concerns with proposals set out in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) currently out for public consultation. The Newry and Armagh MLA has urged people to make their views known on the NAP review in the public consultation which closes at the extended date of 24th July. The Sinn Féin […]
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