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Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has reacted angrily to proposed legislation by the British Government that will require international travellers to have additional documentation to cross the border from North Louth into South Down and is seeking clarification on how that would affect the Narrow Water Bridge crossing. Cllr Watters said “we are trying to […]
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee has today announced arrangements for this year’s National Famine Commemoration. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will represent the Government at the ceremony in Strokestown Park, County Roscommon on Sunday, 15th May. As in previous years, the ceremony will include […]
The future of services at Daisy Hill hospital can’t be allowed to became an “election campaign one-day wonder”, the Workers Party’s Nicola Grant has warned. “There is a real danger that once we get past polling day that the spotlight on Daisy Hill will begin to fade and then be quietly forgotten about. That cannot […]
Southern Area Hospice have launched their second Skydive 2022 challenge date and are looking participants to take part. The Skydive takes place in Garvagh, Coleraine on Sunday 26th June 2022* and would be perfect for those who couldn’t make the Saturday date due to work and other commitments. The Hospice Skydive has proven in the past […]
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke provides expert care and support to anyone at risk of or currently living with chest, heart and stroke conditions. We also fund local ground-breaking research into better treatments, care and prevention. Working with people of all ages across the province, we’ve been delivering our services since 1946, carrying out […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is advising residents of significant disruption to some key services over the next fortnight as Unite the Union plans further industrial action by its members in an ongoing nationally negotiated pay dispute. The planned strike action is expected to cause major disruption to essential public services across NI […]
As education workers return to picket-lines this morning, Unite the union called on the Education Authority to engage in talks to end poverty pay in Northern Ireland’s school services. The union emphasized that, despite Education Authority’s claims its hands are tied, it does have the power to make education workers an increase that betters the […]
Police are currently in attendance at the sudden death of a man at the Green Road area of Bessbrook this afternoon (Wednesday 27th April). There are no further details at this stage. ENDS
Independent Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh Councillor Gavin Malone has highlighted the seriousness of the cost of living crisis. The Newry and Armagh candidate has stated that this will be a key issue if he is to be elected to the assembly. Councillor Malone said: “Cost of living is a very worrying concern for everyone […]
Workers Party candidate Nicola Grant has demanded that the Department of Infrastructure calls an immediate halt to work on the Flood Alleviation scheme on the Old Warrenpoint Road . ” It is beyond belief that 200 year old oak trees coud be put at risk, never mind cut down. Yet it appears that that is exactly […]
Northern Ireland’s largest athletics competition, Fab 5 which lists Olympian Ciara Mageean and Paralympian gold medalist Michael McKillop among their alumni returns to the Mary Peters Track for its 30th year this month with headline sponsor firmus energy. Since its debut in April 1991, the series has provided a platform for many local aspiring athletes […]
Capital grants up to a maximum of £4,999 are now available to rural businesses to support the sustainability, recovery and development of micro businesses through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme administered and managed by local Councils. Capital grants can provide up to a maximum of 50% grant rate and are available […]
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