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ABC Council Agriculture Armagh Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin to Host Funding Meeting For Local Farmers

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has organised a public meeting in Ballymacnab hall for farmers with DAERA to discuss future funding for farmers here amid the loss of former EU funding.  The Sinn Féin councillor for Cusher said: “This meeting will be held on Thursday 7th March at 7:30pm in Ballymacnab community hall. “Farmers all […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Health Minister Praises GPs For Commitment to Student Training

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked GPs across Northern Ireland for their commitment to medical student training. Placements provided by General Practitioners are enabling medical students to gain valuable experience in the front line of Primary Care. The Department of Health has been working closely with Queen’s University Belfast to increase the percentage of time […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Destination Industry Day and Networking Event a Resounding Success

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch. This year’s focus was on sustainable tourism and learning more about the newly designated Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.  The event attracted a diverse range of tourism industry professionals and […]

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

Quinn Condemns Creggan Attempted Burglary

Sinn Féin councillor Áine Quinn has condemned an attempted burglary at a house in Creggan on Saturday evening.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A home in the Creggan area was targeted by individuals on Saturday evening. “While nothing was taken from the house, the occupants have been left badly shaken by this ordeal. “The number […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Young Man Assaulted In Portadown High Street

Police received a report of an assault in the High Street Mall area of Portadown on Saturday, 24th February. Inspector Browne said: “It was reported that at around 5.20pm, a young man was attacked by six other teenage boys, sustaining serious facial injuries. “We are treating this assault as a disability hate crime. It is completely unacceptable that […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 19/2/24

RESULTS: 19–02-2024 (Mon) Ulster GAA Football Junior Football Club League Section A Dundrum 19:30 Dundrum (Down) 3-08   1-12 Laochra Loch Lao (Antrim) 21–02-2024 (Wed) Ulster GAA Football Junior Football Club League Section B Aghabog 20:00 Newtownbutler (Fermanagh) 1-08   1-08 Scotstown (Monaghan) 23–02-2024 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Senior Football Club League Section C Inniskeen […]

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Community Government Health Politics Stormont Uncategorized

NHS Pay Deal Agreed, Unions to Ballot

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed a decision by health service trade unions to ballot members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoration of pay parity with England for health and social care staff covered by the Agenda for Change framework. This involves a large proportion of the […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Infrastructure Minister Welcomes Suspension of Transport Strike

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the suspension of the transport strike which had been planned for later this week.   Following a meeting between Translink and the Unions today, the Unions have agreed to suspend the planned strike action and ballot their members on a new offer.  John O’Dowd said: “Resolving public sector pay quickly has […]

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Community Constituency Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh Stormont

Byrne Welcomes Investment In All-Island Rail

SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Invests Additional £8.1m to Repair Road Network

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year. In a written statement to the Assembly the Minister said: “Members will no doubt agree that it is vital that all available capital budget within my Department is fully utilised to deliver much needed investment in our […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Three Men With Injuries After ‘Serious Altercation’ In Warrenpoint

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of what has been described as a “serious altercation” in the Rath Cuain area of Warrenpoint, on Friday. Police received a report of a disturbance at a flat in the area at around 1pm on Friday afternoon and upon arrival at the scene found three males with […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 24/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 24 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 12 10 2 0 33 10 23 32 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 0 18 Rossowen 14 5 3 6 27 28 -1 […]