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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Health Newry and Armagh

Caramoyle Residents Deserve Better

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has called on the Housing Executive and Roads Service to work together to improve conditions within Caramoyle housing development, stating that residents living there deserve better. McKernan said, ‘Residents in Caramoyle invited me out to their estate to highlight the poor state of the footpaths and lack of investment in the […]

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Magennis Proposes Camlough Lake Project Move to Next Step

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has proposed that the Camlough lake recreation hub project move on to its next steps. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke following an SP&R meeting at council, saying: “Tonight I proposed that we advance this key project to its next phase. “The recent allocation of £2.8 million of levelling up funding […]

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Community Council Education Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Footpath Essential for Dromin Schoolchildren – McGeough

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough raised concerns held by parents of schoolchildren walking to school from Dromin village at February’s Ardee Municipal meeting. He welcomed comments from the Council that the matter would be considered under the Active Travel Investment Grants but advised that this be addressed sooner rather then later. Cllr McGeough said “I […]

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Purple Flag Status Renewed for Newry City Centre

The prestigious Purple Flag accreditation has once again been awarded to Newry City for its Evening and Night-Time Economy (ENTE).  Purple Flag is an international accreditation that is awarded to town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards for excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy.  Newry has retained Purple Flag status […]

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St Patrick’s Day Parade Returns to Dundalk

Dundalk will see the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade next month after the voluntary committee received confirmation from Louth County Council of their sponsorship of the event. Along with the council, Dundalk Credit Union and PayPal are also sponsors of the parade in Dundalk. The March 17 parade, which will start at 1pm, […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Stars Take to the Skies for Charity Skydive

GAA stars from across the province will take to the skies next month for a daring skydive in aid of charity. GAA figures from each of Ulster’s nine counties will be taking on a 15,000 ft leap on Sunday 12th March to raise money for both the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research at […]

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Engineering Firm’s New Facility ‘Great News for Upper Bann’ – John O’Dowd

Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd describes an engineering firm securing planning permission to develop a new factory in Portadown as ‘great news’. The MLA said: “It is more positive news for the local economy, workers and families that Dawson Manufacturing & Engineering plan for its new facility to be built within the Charlestown Road industrial estate. The move […]

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The Only Way Is Up for St Ronan’s -Mackle

Sinn Fein Councillor Liam Mackle has welcomed the start of site works for the new St Ronan’s on the old St Michael’s site on the Cornakinnegar road.  Cllr Mackle said: ‘There have been a few false dawns on the long journey to have the new St Ronan’s school built but through the gritted determination of […]

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Increased Mileage Rate Set to Continue for HSC Staff

The Department of Health has confirmed that Health Trust staff will continue to receive an enhanced mileage rate. In June 2022, former Health Minister Robin Swann announced an increase to the rate for work-related car travel for Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including Trust employed domiciliary care workers and district nurses. The rates previously were […]

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Sinn Féin Emergency Council Motion on Southern Relief Road Passes

An emergency motion submitted by Sinn Féin councillors, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider their decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for the Newry Southern Relief Road, has been passed by Newry, Mourne and Down district council.  “We are deeply disappointed with the Department for Infrastructures decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for […]

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Community Crime

Police Encourage Local People to Report Concerns Regarding Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour In Their Area

Police in the Newry, Mourne and Down area are encouraging local people to report any concerns they have regarding crime and anti-social behaviour in their area. Sergeant Kenny Gracey said: “Local police provide communities across Newry, Mourne and Down with dedicated Neighbourhood and Local Policing Team officers and community support-hub officers, who deliver bespoke, community-focussed […]

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New Spokesperson Roles for Local Sinn Féin MLA’s

The three local Sinn Féin MLA’s; Conor Murphy, Liz Kimmins and Cathal Boylan have been given new spokesperson roles, with a sharp focus on delivery ahead of a possible return to Assembly business.  Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Féin’s First Minister Designate said: “In consultation with MLAs, I am restructuring the Sinn Féin Assembly team to ensure […]