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Banbridge Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

Gilford Church of Ireland Hall Opening – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart and Cllr Ian Wilson have congratulated the select vestry and parishioners of Gilford Church of Ireland on the opening of their newly refurbished church hall.  A significant investment has been made by the church to enhance accessibility, revamp the main hall, create a quiet space and improve the toilet provision. Speaking […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Minister O’Gorman Announces Introduction of Gender Pay Gap Reporting in 2022

On International Women’s Day, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has announced details of the introduction of gender pay gap reporting in Ireland. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 has introduced the legislative basis for gender pay gap reporting and regulations under the Act will be published in the coming […]

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Community Government Upper Bann Westminster

MPs Distribution of Sit Out Fundraising Efforts

DUP MP, Carla Lockhart has commenced the task of distributing the funds she raised during her Christmas Sit-Outs in Banbridge, Lurgan finishing off in Portadown.  This week saw her distribute some of the funds raised in Banbridge to the Storehouse, Banbridge’s Community Food Bank.  These much needed finances will go to those most in need and […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Chairperson Celebrates International Women’s Day

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]

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Community Council Government Louth

Cllr Pearse McGeough – Warning to Children Along River Dee Bank in Ardee

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough is asking parents to warn their children of the dangers of playing on the bank of the River Dee. Cllr McGeough said “I was approached by a constituent who had removed four children of around 10 years old from the riverbank on Friday. They had innocently been chasing after a […]

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Community Crime Louth

Cllr McGeough Condemns Reckless Destruction of Ring Buoy

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has described the deliberate destruction of a ring buoy at River Walk, Ardee as ‘reckless and wanton destruction of life-saving equipment’. Cllr McGeough said “the sun is making an appearance now which means that more people will be out and about walking along the picturesque paths along the River Dee. […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Needs to End Delays and Introduce Acht Gaeilge – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government must stop dragging its feet and get on with implementing its commitments and legislate for an Acht Gaeilge.     The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after meeting with the British Minister of State for the north Conor Burns alongside party colleague Michelle Gildernew.  Michelle Gildernew said:   […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

The Executive Has Failed Us All! – Workers Party

We are living through one of the worst crises in years. The cost of living is out of control, everyday essentials are beyond many people’s means and, for the second time in a matter of years, we have no functioning government. Add to that, the pressures on the health service, a low pay, unplanned economy, […]

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Community Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Talented Camlough Teenager Conor Sands has raised £5000 for the Mandeville Cancer Unit in Craigavon

The St Pauls Bessbrook High School student recorded a Christmas CD, the sales of which went to the Mandeville Cancer Unit.  Conor the youngest of four children to Niall and Joanne Sands from Camlough recorded the CD as a way of showing his gratitude to the staff of the Cancer Unit for the great care […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Council Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

Armagh’s Home of St Patrick Festival Launches With a Big Celebratory Theme

UK City of Culture contender Armagh City reveals fresh festival bounce for 2022 St Patrick’s historical home, Armagh City, has launched a new and inspirational festival programme to celebrate the life and legacy of Ireland’s world famous patron saint. This year’s Home of St Patrick Festival runs from today, Thursday 10 March until Saturday 19 […]

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Community Crime Government Legacy Stormont

Public Apology to Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

Ministers Michelle McIlveen, Conor Murphy, Nichola Mallon, Robin Swann and Naomi Long have today offered a public apology to victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse. Speaking in the Assembly Chamber at Parliament Buildings, the Ministers said: Minister Michelle McIlveen I am here today, together with my Ministerial colleagues, to apologise to you, victims and survivors […]

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Community Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Lifestyle Newry NMD Council South Armagh South Down

St Patrick Day Returns to Downpatrick and Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted that after a two-year period the St Patrick’s Day Parades will take place again this year in Downpatrick and Newry. Saint Patrick will be the centre of all the celebrations in both parades taking place on Thursday 17 March 2022. The parades will offer an eclectic mix […]