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

“The Only Route to Lasting Peace In Middle East Lies With a Free, Independent and Sovereign Palestinian State” – King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has described the announcement that Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine, ten years after the adoption of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion to that effect, as a historic moment for Ireland and Palestine. The Newry City Councillor said, “The announcement that Ireland will formally recognise Palestine next Tuesday […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) ‘Welcome’ Event In Dundalk

Louth County Council’s Local Authority Integration Team hosted a ‘LAIT Welcome’ event in Dundalk on Friday 17th May. The event was held to introduce the team to all the local stakeholders and both the International Protection and Ukrainian centre managers as a group.  It also featured a networking session to allow the stakeholders and centre […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Extension to Seasonal Workers Scheme

The Government’s recent announcement confirming an extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme has been welcomed by Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart. “The five-year extension is welcome news for agriculture and horticulture in Northern Ireland. Both sectors have been severely impacted by a shortage of labour in recent years. The announcement from DEFRA Secretary of State […]

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

Cllr’s Helicopter Quip Causes Newry Chamber Laughter

By Donal McMahon A SDLP councillor has quipped that he had a Justin McNulty MLA type helicopter ready to fly him 30 miles from Downpatrick to Newry in 20mins. Slieve Gullion rep, Pete Bryne was in the Downshire civic chamber attending a Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) committee meeting on Thursday night (May […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Calls on UK Government to Lower VAT for Hospitality Businesses

Carla Lockhart MP has called on the Westminster Government to lower the VAT rate for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland. This move, she argues, is crucial to support an industry that is still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 as well as dealing with current economic challenges, leading to growing uncertainty in the sector.. The […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Newry ‘Jennings’ Sports Hub Biz Plan Approved

By Donal McMahon A business case for a Newry sports hub on grounds named after a legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper has been approved. The development will include playing fields for football, rugby and GAA at Jennings Park which is named after Arsenal and Spurs shot stopper Pat Jennings, who hails from the border city. Newry, Mourne […]

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Advertising Community Constituency Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

Skylite Dance Festival Returns

This July the Skylite Dance Festival returns with another 3 stage all day event ! And tickets start at a tenner ! DATSKO whose tracks have racked up millions of streams, has been killing it over the past 12 months with headline shows across the country and beyond ! He headlines alongside one of the […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Sport Upper Bann

NI Sports Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capacity With Ulster Bank Support

Total Hockey invests in Banbridge base of operations as online sales treble A County Down-headquartered sports retailer has announced plans for a seven-figure investment to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray, is one of the leading specialist hockey […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint Westminster

Local Councils Must Seize Narrow Water Bridge Opportunity – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to collaborate with local agencies on developing projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP emphasised that the bridge will be much more than an infrastructure project, highlighting the need to enhance community amenities to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 18/5/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 14 MAY – SAT 18 MAY 2024 TUES 14 MAY –  NEWRY AOH CUP ROUND 2 – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Millburn United  1  v   4  Cleary Celtic  at Jimmy McAlinden Park THURS 16 MAY SEAN HAVERN CUP FINAL – KICK-OFF 7.00 PM Ballyholland     4    v    0    Ballybot Utd   at Jennings […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Find Employment at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Job seekers will soon be able to engage with up to 60 local businesses across a wide range of sectors at this year’s Newry, Mourne and Down (NMD) Job Fair on Friday 24 May in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.  This is the third year that Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

1000 Tablets Seized In Slieve Gullion Search

tSlieve Gullion South Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol this week when they had cause to deal with a male who had in his possession class C drugs, balaclavas and offensive weapons. The male was arrested and follow up searches were conducted at his home address. Police located and seized a substantial amount of suspected […]