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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Health Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

All-Ireland Healthcare Is The Best Way Forward -Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that recent meetings of the North South Inter-Parliamentary Association underline the urgent need to build an integrated All-Ireland national health service that delivers equal access for all citizens, regardless of where they live on the island. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Sinn Féin representatives had constructive engagements […]

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Community Health Infrastructure

Translink Announces Defibrillator Roll-Out Across NI Railways Fleet

Translink has announced that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be installed across the NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025.   Local trains will feature the new life-saving equipment which will play a vital service in helping people who suffer a cardiac arrest, which can happen to anyone. This latest development follows the installation of 134 units at over 80 […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Staff Recognised In Edel Corr Awards

There were two winners and a special merit prize this year for the Trust’s ‘Edel Corr Award for Outstanding Compassionate Care.’ Edel Corr was a highly esteemed nursing colleague, who sadly passed away in 2021 and this annual award has been established in her honour. The panel had a very difficult task judging the nominations […]

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Community Louth Monaghan

Five Young People Killed In ‘Devastating’ Crash In Co Louth

Gardaí in Dundalk continue to investigate all of the circumstances of a Fatal Road Traffic Collision that occurred on the R3168, Ardee Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth last night Saturday 15th November, 2025 shortly after 9pm. The collision occurred on the L3168 in the townland of Gibstown, Dundalk involving two vehicles a Volkswagen Golf and a […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Slams Inaction on Predatory Private Parking Companies

In a recent Infrastructure Committee meeting, SDLP MLA Justin McNulty called out several private parking companies for sending legalistic threats to people over parking violations. McNulty highlights how people are put under “extreme pressure and duress” by legalistic communications from the parking companies that “frighten people with unfair levels of fines” and unclear advertisement in […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Disability Bike For Kilsaran

Mid-Louth Councillors have once again pooled their Discretionary Budget and have purchased a specially adapted bike for Scoil Mhuire gan Smal in Kilsaran. Each year Councillors are given a discretionary budget that they can donate to projects in their local areas but the six Mid-Louth Councillors have always pooled their money so it can support […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Valerie Harte Condemns Attempted Burglaries in Newry, Calls for Heightened Vigilance

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has called for increased community vigilance following a series of attempted burglaries in Newry, including an incident in the early hours of last night in High Street, where residents confronted an intruder in their home. In a separate incident, a van was broken into, with tools and a wallet stolen […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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Business Community

Beat The Winter Blues: Best Value Sunny Escapes For NI Travellers

By Compare NI As the darker nights draw in and the mercury begins to drop, the most affordable destinations for Northern Ireland travellers to escape the cold and soak up some winter sun have been revealed. A new survey by travel insurance experts at CompareNI.com found that almost a third (30%) of people here are planning a […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down

Junior Ranger Challenge Encourages Children to Discover the Wonders of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Young nature lovers are being invited to step into the wild with the launch of the Junior Ranger Challenge from Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Children aged between 6 and 13 can now become official Junior Geopark Rangers by attending at least eight educational workshops held across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Forest […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Evora Hospice Invites You to “Light Up a Life” This Christmas

As Christmas approaches, Evora Hospice warmly invites the community to pause and reflect on the cherished memories of loved ones through its annual Light Up a Life appeal. This heartfelt event offers a meaningful way to honour the memory of those who hold a special place in our hearts by dedicating a light on Evora […]

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Community Constituency South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Zen Kenpo North East Declares November as Self-Defence Month

As the darker nights draw in and reports of attacks rise across the city and surrounding areas, Zen Kenpo North East is dedicating November to empowering the community through self-defence. Concerned about your safety or that of your loved ones? Join us and discover how to build a practical toolkit for protection. Whether you enjoy […]