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People Cannot Wait Any Longer for Support with Heating Bills – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said people cannot wait any longer for support with their heating bills as the cold winter begins to bite. Speaking after Firmus announced gas prices will go down from the beginning of January, the Newry and Armagh MP said: “After numerous hikes which have put prices through the roof, news […]

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Donnelly Welcomes Broadband Upgrade for Tullysaran

Sinn Féin councillor Fergal Donnelly has welcomed the rollout of upgraded broadband in Tullysaran as part of project Stratum. Councillor Donnelly said: “I’m glad to see the work currently being done to bring what I hope will be a much improved quality and speed of broadband into this area. “It’s important that families and businesses […]

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SDLP Select Candidate for Cusher DEA

The SDLP has selected community first responder Emmajayne McKernan as its 2023 Local Election candidate for the Cusher DEA. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “At a time when ordinary people are crying out for leadership, Emmajayne has stepped forward to be a new voice for Cusher. People deserve a hardworking representative like Emmajayne […]

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Newry Shooting: £20,000 Reward for Information Leading to Mark Lovells Killers

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December have reiterated an appeal for information, backed by a reward from the charity Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers have put up a reward of up to £20,000 for information the charity exclusively receives that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mark’s […]

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Plans to Cut EA Youth Services Deeply Concerning – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she is shocked and deeply concerned about plans by the Education Authority to cut vital youth services. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The news of the cuts has come as a shock to the groups and people who supply these services such as outreach services to some of our most […]

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John Dalzell OBE Prepares for his 31st Sit Out for Hospice

On 21st December, John Dalzell turns 81 years old, and he will celebrate the same way he has done for the last 31 years by sitting in his trailer on Hill Street Newry marking his 31st year fundraising for Southern Area Hospice. For over 30 years John Dalzell OBE has dedicated his time to sitting […]

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Farmers Need Funding Certainty – Magennis

Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that farmers need certainty now for what funding the British Government will provide to replace the EU funding lost by Brexit. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I have brought forward a motion calling on the council to write to the British Government and the DAERA Permanent Secretary and […]

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Executive Needed to Put £600 in People’s Pockets Now!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said an Executive must be formed now to ensure people get the £600 energy payment right away. The former finance minister was speaking ahead of an Assembly recall on Wednesday and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ and form an Executive. Conor Murphy said: “It’s deeply concerning […]

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Chairperson Marks St. Catherine’s Concert Band Centenary with Civic Reception

Newry’s St. Catherine’s Concert Band was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage on Wednesday 30 November to mark its 100th anniversary. At the event, which took place in Monaghan Row Civic Centre, Newry, the Chairperson outlined the history of how the Band was established and […]

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Tory Plan Falls Well Short of EU Funding – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the British government’s ‘Shared Prosperity Fund’ and said it represents a huge cut to EU funding for local community groups.  The former finance minister said the plan is significantly less than funding previously provided under the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund.  The Newry/Armagh MLA said: […]

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Saoradh Remove Racist Graffiti in Newry

Republican Party Saoradh has slammed those behind a racist graffiti in Newry recently.  Slamming those responsible Saoradh’s Newry Representative Stephen Murney said “The racist attack in the Main Avenue area should be condemned by all. Saoradh activists in the area took the opportunity to cover up the unsightly display making it unreadable until it can […]

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Police Appeal Following “Ambush and Execution” Murder in Newry

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December are continuing to appeal to the public for their assistance in identifying his killers. The 58 year old was shot a number of times, at close range, whilst inside his car near his home in Ardcarn Park just after 6pm. Detective Chief […]