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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

Louth County Council Shortlisted For Two Excellence In Local Government Awards 2023

Louth County Council are delighted to be in the running for two awards at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards (2023), taking place later this week. In its 20th year, the awards feature a total of 94 Local Authority projects shortlisted over 15 categories. The awards, taking place on Thursday 23rd November at the Crowne […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Students Retain SRC’s ‘Best in UK’ Title at WorldSkills UK Competition For Second Consecutive Year

Following a tense week of competitions, Southern Regional College has been named as the best performing College in the UK for the second consecutive year at the WorldSkills UK competition.  The College topped the leaderboard in both points awarded and for the highest number of medals won.    SRC students competed across multiple venues in the […]

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

King Urges People to Join International Day of Solidarity With Palestine

Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has encouraged people across Newry and Armagh to attend local rallies ahead of the International day of solidarity with Palestine, next Wednesday, the 29th November. The Newry City councillor said: “Next Wednesday, 29th November, there will be rallies across Ireland to mark the international day of solidarity with Palestine.  “At […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

Report Aimed at Growing ANP Workforce Published

A new report has been published which aims to maximise the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) across Health and Social Care. ANPs have undergone additional training to enable them to work autonomously to assess, diagnose, prescribe care and treatment and discharge patients in their care. ANPs already play a vital role across many areas […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Downpatrick Government Legacy Politics South Down Westminster

Hazzard Urges Irish Government to Take Interstate Case Following Taoiseach’s Comments

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]

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Community Crime Scamwise

Police Warn of New Scam

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after recent reports of a scam in which fraudsters are targeting people in and around Belfast city centre, asking them to withdraw cash in exchange for a bank transfer. Chief Inspector Alan Lowry said: “In recent weeks, police have received reports from members of the public who […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Nurse Wins Prestigious UK Award

A nurse in the Southern Trust has won a UK award for improving the sleep of adults with learning disabilities. Julie Ann Colvin, Nurse Development Lead in Learning Disability, had her submission selected from over 920 entries in the Learning Disability Nursing category of the RCN Nursing Awards 2023. Julie Anne had secured funding through […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results & Fixtures -18/11/23

RESULTS: 18–11-2023 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Semi Finals Owenbeg 14:00 Kickhams Creggan (Antrim) 1-15   4-11 Eire Og Carrickmore (Tyrone) Owenbeg 16:00 Middletown (Armagh) 0-13   1-11 Setanta (Donegal) AIB Ulster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Semi Finals Clones 13:30 Arva (Cavan) 1-11   0-04 Lisnaskea (Fermanagh) Kingspan Breffni 16:00 Blackhill […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Nurses Attend Buckingham Palace Reception

Two nurses attended a fabulous reception, hosted by His Majesty the King, to recognise the contribution they have made towards providing healthcare in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. Annabelle Dalangin and Bincy Jose were among 400 internationally-educated nurses who attended the event at Buckingham Palace which paid tribute to the UK’s international nursing […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Newry and Crossmaglen to Hold Palestine Solidarity Rallies

The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign encouraging supporters to join rallies in Newry and Crossmaglen to be held on the 29th of November at 6pm. These rallies will coincide with the the long practiced International Day of Solidarity for Palestine which occurs on November 29th annually. The Newry Rally will be held by Dunnes Car Park, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Newry Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises at the Woodlands area of Newry. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Sometime between 1pm on Saturday 18th November and 5pm on Sunday 19th November, it was reported that entry was gained into a house in the area. It was reported that a quantity of jewellery […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Smear Test Clinics Begin As Part of Cervical Screening Services Review

“The Southern Trust can confirm that the first clinic will start this evening (Friday 17 November) to undertake repeat smear tests for women included in the Cervical screening services review. Women being offered a repeat smear test are those whose previous slide is unavailable either because their previous smear may have taken place more than […]