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More Awareness Needed on Child Sexual Exploitation

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is working with The Security Industry Authority (SIA) in an operation to help keep young people safe. Friday 18th March marks Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day. On the run up to this day and beyond, policing teams will be making available to the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland, […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Consumer Protection Needed For Fuel Price Hike

Protections for consumers are urgently needed in order to mitigate the fuel price hike crisis, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. As prices for diesel, petrol and home heating oil rocketed last week, the Sinn Féin TD used time in the Dáil to highlight the ‘incredibly difficult’ situation. He said the Covid 19 pandemic was […]

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Business Community Newry

Northern Ireland’s Tallest Marketing Copywriter Shortlisted for Prestigious Small Business Awards

Northern Ireland’s tallest marketing copywriter Tall Paul from Tall Paul Marketing, has been shortlisted in the ‘Digital/eCommerce Business of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2022 Northern Ireland FSB Business Awards. The Federation of Small Business (FSB) Awards is designed to recognise the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed in Northern Ireland. […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government Health Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Deputy Lord Mayor Congratulates Couch to 5K Graduates

Over the weekend, an amazing 130 local residents graduated with flying colours after a challenging eight-week Couch to 5K training programme. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the programme allowed runners to take part virtually or in person at Portadown People’s Park. Starting with a mixture of walking and running, participants gradually […]

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Community Government Health Newry Stormont

Health Minister Visits Women’s Aid Armagh Down on International Women’s Day

Health Minister Robin Swann, along with UUP party colleagues, Councillor David Taylor and Councillor Jill Macauley, visited Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD) headquarters on Downshire Road in Newry. The Minister was briefed on the new ELEOS Project which aims to deliver a holistic support centre at the city centre site to help prevent revictimization and […]

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Advertising Business Community Newry

Spend St Patricks Day at Newry Foresters

If like most people you intend to have a few Guinness this St Patricks Day and drown the shamrock then look no further than Newry Foresters. The club is located at William Street in Newry. The Foresters club will have music and drinks promotions to celebrate the first St Patricks Day in two years. Doors […]

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Community Council Infrastructure NMD Council South Armagh

Finnegan Calls For Speed Reduction at Cullaville

Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville.  The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Somewhere Over The Rainbow…. Or Not!

Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne brought a motion to the March meeting of Drogheda’s Municipal District seeking a temporary installation of ‘Pedestrian Rainbow Crossroads’ at the tholsel area to celebrate Drogheda Pride 5th-7th August. They would be adjacent rainbow crossings next to the existing pedestrian crossings at the bottom of Peter Street, Laurence’s Street, Shop […]

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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 […]