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Sinn Féin council group leading Councillor Liam Mackle has said… ‘ I am disappointed at the breakdown in negotiations between Council and the three trade unions that represent the vast majority of staff in Council. We would encourage continued dialogue even at this late stage to try and avoid a very damaging strike. ‘From our […]
A derelict site adjacent to both Monaghan Street and Railway Avenue in Newry City has come under increased criticism lately regarding its current state. The site in question which at one point housed public toilets has been slammed by “community groups” and politicians with recent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take […]
Community Restorative Justice Newry/Armagh project would like to congratulate the hard-working community representatives in all Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Newry City who ensured that there were no bonfires on the night of 9th August 2022. Several years ago there were a number of contentious bonfires in some areas. It is generally acknowledged that these bonfires […]
A Family Fun Day and Cross Community Event organised by Downpatrick, Rowallane and Slieve Croob District Electoral Areas (DEAs) in partnership with Newcastle Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was held recently in Castlewellan. Visitors were treated to a range of cultural dancing displays which included Ulster Scots, Irish, Chinese and Mexican Dancing. Local children had the opportunity […]
As we enter a ‘meteorological heatwave’, NI Water is appealing to visitors in mountain areas, particularly the Mournes, that there is a real risk of wildfires. The recent spell of dry weather has increased hazard warnings for wildfires. Coupled with this, the risk has risen due to an increase in activities such as littering, use […]
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has welcomed confirmation from the DUP education minister that she will finally look at moves to make school uniforms more affordable. The West Belfast MLA said: “It’s welcome that the education minister is finally set to look at a plan to make school uniforms more affordable but families need action […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said action is needed rather than ‘appeals’ from the British government to halt the obscene rip-off of workers and families by huge energy corporations. The North Belfast MP said: “Appeals from Boris Johnson to energy companies today are worthless when his government has the power to take real action […]
In support of the Warrenpoint Loughside Festival, @Warrenpoint Port will be hosting the stunning Grace O Malley from tomorrow, Friday 12th August until Tuesday 16th August. The Grace O’Malley is a 164ft long schooner purchased in Sweden last month by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity (currently known as the Lady Ellen, if vessel tracking), to […]
Almost 7,000 older people have benefitted from the mPower project over the last five years. Shared learning experiences, social connections, and the provision of digital care solutions for both home and health were just some of the outcomes from this project which has exceeded all of its targets. The success of mPower will also pave […]
Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to launch their 2022 Annual Car Draw with their ‘Win a Hyundai i10’ competition! This competition will give people the chance to win a Hyundai i10 1.0 SE with one year’s free insurance – all whilst raising vital funds for Southern Area Hospice Services. Southern Area Hospice are […]
Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed the confirmation that work is to begin on 9 homes in Camlough in the coming months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “This is welcome news for the community of Camlough that 9 new homes will be built in the area. “Seven of the houses will be for those […]
The Workers Party supports the industrial action of the RMT Union to secure decent pay, job security and good working conditions. Rail workers who worked through the pandemic are now confronting an attack on their terms and conditions and are facing a pay freeze and hundreds of job cuts. This is unacceptable at any time […]
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