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SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has called on the Department of Infrastructure to restore footpaths in Mourneview following local disappointment at how they have been left following broadband works in the area. McKernan said: “After visiting Mourneview, I completely understand how disappointed and angry residents feel after works to improve broadband in the area has left […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they are moving forward with plans to provide a new assessment space in the Mandeville Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital for cancer patients. Welcoming the news, the DUP MP said: “For some time I have been engaging with the Trust on […]
Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news this morning that over €6.3m has been secured for Louth and East Meath Walking and Cycling Infrastructure for 2023. Monies have been secured for key local projects such as the O’Dowd said “This will be a key year in developing the active travel projects as […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has welcomed the resurfacing of Inn Road, Dollingstown, following representations on behalf of local residents who had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road following works by NI Water. The DUP representative said: “Following a major pipe laying project by Northern Ireland Water on Inn Road the reinstated […]
The situation faced by medical card patients in trying to access a dental appointment in Louth was laid bare in Leinster House last week during a debate in which Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú read out a text from a constituent. The Dundalk deputy was speaking on a Regional Group motion calling on the […]
Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart, alongside Alderman Sydney Anderson, joined with 5th Portadown Boys Brigade, Tartaraghan, on Friday night to present the Anchor Boy Section with a badge marking Her Majesty’s Platinum year and to conduct a Q and A and discussion with the Older Boys Section. Commenting after the visit, Carla said: “It […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has described reports that energy giants are set to pocket an eye-watering £160 billion in profits as ‘shameful’. The MLA said: “Reports that energy companies are set to record eye-watering profits of £160 billion is shameful and a kick in the teeth for workers and families who cannot afford to […]
Carla Lockhart MP joined with members and friends of Portadown Independent Methodist Church at their weekly Community Coffee Stop, held each Friday from 10am-12pm at their church hall. Encouraging people to pop along to the event, the Upper Bann Member of Parliament said: “Churches across Upper Bann offer so much to our local community. Here […]
What has now become an annual fundraising event On Christmas Eve, brothers Sean & Brian Farrell assisted by many of their family, friends and neighbours once again took to the roads of Camlough Village in what was very wet and rainy weather conditions in honour of their brother Stephen and Father John to raise funds […]
After remaining frozen for around four years, public transport fares are set to change from Monday 6 March 2023. The changes, which affect travel on Metro, Glider, NI Railways, Enterprise, Goldliner and Ulsterbus services, will see standard fares increase on average by approximately 7%. In his Written Ministerial Statement of 24 November 2022, the Secretary […]
The Road Safety Authority’s Check It Fits Chid car seat testing service will be visiting Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk on Thursday 16th February 2023 from 10am to 5.30pm. Experts in child car seat safety will offer advice on the different types of seats available, how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly […]
February has seen the return of The BIG Apprenticeship Event at Southern Regional College. The College hosted an Apprenticeship and Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) open evening at Newry West campus on Tuesday evening. Crowds flocked to the event with over 600 people, made up of prospective students and parents attending. Attendees got the opportunity to […]
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