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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Newry and Armagh

TUV Challenges ‘cross-community’ Credibility of St. Patrick’s Parade in Armagh City!

TUV Newry and Armagh representative Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the St Patricks Day event in Armagh City recently as being highly political and partisan. TUV spokesperson for Newry and Armagh, Keith Ratcliffe said: “Anyone who witnessed the procession in Armagh last Friday afternoon will have been left in no doubt about the highly political and […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Compassionate Care Award for Dympna

A nurse in the Renal Unit in Daisy Hill Hospital is the recipient of the Trust’s 2022 ‘Edel Corr Award for Compassionate Care.’ Dympna Sands is the Renal Supportive Care Coordinator and was nominated for the award by Dr Judi Graham, Renal Consultant. Edel was a highly esteemed nursing colleague who sadly passed away in […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

TUV Announce Four Candidates in ABC

TUV have announced four of their candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming council elections in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. Keith Ratcliffe will stand in Cusher, Jonathan Beattie in Armagh, Brian Moorhead will contest Banbridge and Samuel Morrison will carry the TUV standard in Lagan River. Keith Ratcliffe is a local […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

TUV Slam Alliance Party’s Move to Hold Pride Parade in ABC Council

The TUV has slammed the Alliance Party for suggesting that ABC Council hold an annual pride event in the district despite a cost of living crisis and financial constraints within the Council budget. The party has also slammed the supposedly “equality driven” Alliance Party despite excluding Christians in their proposal. Statement by Lagan Valley TUV […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Playr-fit Corporate Sponsorship for PIPS Hope and Support

Playr-fit, the local teamwear and sportswear specialists based at Cloughoge Business Park in Newry, have proudly announced their corporate sponsorship with PIPS Hope and Support, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. In 2022, Playr-fit organised and hosted the highly successful ‘Business 5-A-Side Football Tournament’, raising just under £3,000.00 in support of PIPS […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Family of Newry Three Year Old Launch Appeal for Kidney Transplant

The family of local child Olly Cartmill have taken to social media in a plea for a kidney donor for their little boy. Little Olly has been told by doctors that he needs a kidney transplant immediately. Speaking from social media the family of Olly Cartmill have said: “Many of you who know Olly’s story […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Armagh Down Cycling Club Host Gullion Cycling Tour for PIPS

Armagh Down Cycling Club is calling on all cycling enthusiasts to join them for The Gullion Tour on Sunday, April 30th. This exciting cycling challenge aims to raise awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support, a local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health. The Gullion Tour will take cyclists on a journey […]

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

Chairperson Welcomes St Moninna’s Primary School to Council Chamber

Sixty school children from St Moninna’s Primary School, Newry Student Council visited Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage and Council officials at Council Offices in Downpatrick recently. The pupils from Primary 6, expressed an interest in visiting the Council as they were keen to learn more about the plans to build the […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Welcomes Proposals for Community Paint Reuse Project

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed a council proposal to create a community paint reuse project for the district. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There are currently over 290 tonnes of paint left into the Household recycling centres across the district every year. “The cost of recycling all this paint is estimated to come […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Business Community Constituency Council Craigavon Crime Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Do You Know How to Report Anti-Social Behaviour?

Did you know, there are many different types of anti-social behaviour? (ASB) These can range from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. There are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to, depending on the issue – so Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP have produced leaflets and posters which provide […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Women’s Aid CEO Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Eileen Murphy, CEO of Women’s Aid Armagh Down (WAAD) has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Inspiring Leader of the Year’ Award at the CO3 Annual Leadership Award. The annual awards sponsored by Evelyn Partners, recognise the great leaders that work across the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland. In the introduction to the ‘Inspiring […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Increase to Parking Charges is Another Blow to Local Businesses – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the news that car parking charges in Newry are set to increase will be another blow to local traders in the City. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “The announcement from DFI that on-street car parking charges in Newry are set to increase will leave shoppers and local […]