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Speaking in Stormont on Monday 29th June, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA asked Minister of Infrastructure Liz Kimmins whether she would commit full support to realising the enormous economic, tourism and environmental potential of the Newry Canal? Mr McNulty was questioning the Minister after her delivery of a statement on inland waterways. His question comes off the […]
The Company that owns The Quay Shopping Centre – UGP Newry limited has gone into administration putting the future of the Quays at risk. The Quays has had a high vacancy rate over the last five years following the collapse of Debenhams which has left a major unit empty even today. This comes on top […]
The delivery of Newry City Park has taken a major step forward, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council launching the procurement process to select a contractor for construction. This stage of this procurement process will identify suitable suppliers and will conclude with invitations to tender for the project. Prior to this a community consultation […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets. The Newry Canal, one of the oldest summit-level canals in the British […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]
A Newry delegation, including SDLP councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn, Alliance Party councillor Helena Young, and Jimmy Crossey from the Newry Maritime Association, has held an online meeting with Birmingham City Council officials to explore how lessons from the regeneration of Birmingham’s canal network could be applied to Newry. The meeting focused on the […]
A planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city’s landscape. The 15-acre development at the Albert Basin site would create a world-class park for Newry residents, offering a vibrant community space designed to enhance health, fitness, and overall wellbeing, whilst also attracting more visitors to the […]
SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has urged council to realise the huge potential that exists around Newry Canal. Councillor Feehan is bringing a motion to council on Monday evening calling for the regeneration of the canal. He is proposing council write to councils across Ireland and Britain who have experience developing waterways and to UK, […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that proceeding with a fixed bridge across Newry Canal would be a “spectacular own goal.” Mr. McNulty was speaking at Stormont on the Department for Infrastructure’s proposal to construct a fixed bridge across Newry Canal as part of the Southern Relief Road project. He pressed the […]
Newry SDLP Councillors Doire Finn and Killian Feehan have secured a commitment that Newry Mourne and Down District Council will respond to DfI Southern Relief Road consultation, affirming opposition to any proposal for a fixed bridge over Newry Canal. Council has also agreed to write the incoming Infrastructure Minister to clarify if she shares the […]
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