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Community Lurgan

Upper Bann Improved Rail links will bring Jobs & Prosperity

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement of a public consultation on the future of railways across the island of Ireland, which is the subject of the recently published All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Upper Bann representative said: “I am pleased that members of the public have been asked to put forward their […]

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Ann’s Homecare Increases Domiciliary Care Pay

Independent domiciliary care company Ann’s Homecare has now increased its pay from £10.30 p/h to £13p/h following the £23 million investment from the Department of Health and a recent meeting with the Health Minister Robin Swann. Speaking on their social media Ann’s Homecare said: “Following the announcement of our new rates (£10.30 – £13) and […]

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Community South Armagh

Free Park Pass for Residents a Welcome Solution- O’Muirí

Sinn Féin Group leader and  Councillor for the Slieve Gullion area has welcomed the decision to give residents of the district a free entry pass to the Forest Parks, including Slieve Gullion, while extending a small levy to visitors from outside the district. Commenting after a meeting of the Strategic Finance Working Group this evening […]

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Community Sport

Council Launches ‘Be Active for Life’ Fitness Classes Across the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has now launched a new ‘Be Active for Life’ class activity programme in leisure centres across the district. Building on the success of the Council’s ‘Get Active this Summer’ sports activity programme, the new ‘Be Active for Life’ programme offers a wide selection of exercise classes ranging from walking […]

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Community

Police Officers and Staff Sign White Ribbon Pledge

Today (Thursday 25 November) is White Ribbon Day, which kick-starts an international campaign – 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). The Police Service of Northern Ireland is showing its support for the campaign which runs until Thursday 10 December. Over the next 16 days the Police Service of Northern […]

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Armagh Community

It’s time to have your say on UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid team for Armagh City and borough’s UK City of Culture 2025 want everyone to get involved in shaping the final entry for the competition by taking part in local workshops in person or on-line – to have your say! This is a really exciting opportunity for the City and borough, and the next […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Lurgan Portadown Sport

Final Call for Sports Bursary Applications

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wish to remind athletes that completed applications for the Sports Bursary Scheme will close on Wednesday 1st December at 5pm. The Sports Forum have created the Sports Bursaries to support and facilitate the development of aspiring performers who reside […]

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Community South Down

Council Launches Virtual Reality Digital Experience of Ballykinlar History Hut

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has formally launched a new Virtual Reality 4K model experience of the Ballykinlar History Hut which is currently located at Down County Museum.  The model of the hut was developed by the Centre for Data Digitation and Analysis (CDDA) at Queen’s University Belfast and will showcase historical research, key […]

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Community Lurgan

Kelly Welcomes the Return of Late Trains This Christmas

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed the return of late-night bus and train services into Belfast city centre this Christmas. Mrs Kelly previously wrote to Translink calling for the return of the popular Nightmovers service to make it easier for people to visit city centres. Translink have confirmed late night bus and train […]

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Community Newry

Local Schools Present ‘Leaf Pledges’ to Help with our Climate Emergency

Newry, Mourne and Down District Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason was delighted to welcome a delegation of pupils from schools across the district to council offices in Newry and Downpatrick this week. The pupils presented her with their ‘Leaf Pledges’ on climate change in the hope that the Council will work together with them in the […]

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Community Newry

Chairperson Launches Christmas Food Bank Appeal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has launched a Christmas Appeal to provide food and essential non-food items products to residents who are most in need this Christmas. For many of us, Christmas is a magical time, however for other more vulnerable families across our district it can often cause added […]

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Community South Armagh

Cuan Mhuire (St Consilios) Fundraising ‘Bucket Collection’ this Saturday in Camlough

Cuan Mhuire (Sr Consilios) will be holding their annual ‘Bucket Collection’ in Camlough village this Saturday (27th November) from 9am to 3pm. All monies raised will help Cuan Mhuire, founded by Sr Consilio in 1966 continue deliver its life saving and life changing services. The local ‘Friends of Cuan Mhuire’ Group are once again organising […]