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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Welcomes Windmill Road Inclusion in Roads Resurfacing Scheme

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed news that the Windmill road will be included in the new list of resurfacing works for Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “Since last year road resurfacing works have been delayed in council areas including Newry Mourne and Down, as a result of a legal challenge. “This […]

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Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Anti-Internment Picket Set for Newry

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh have announced plans to hold an Anti-Internment picket in Newry.  Announcing the party’s intentions Saoradh’s Newry representative and former Republican Prisoner Stephen Murney said “The 51st anniversary of the reintroduction of Internment takes place in the month of August. However the practice began long before 1971 and indeed continues to […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Motorcyclist in Serious Condition Following Bessbrook RTC

Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the Bessbrook Road, Mountnorris on Wednesday, 20th July. Sergeant Lawson said: “At approximately 8.25pm we received a report that a motorcycle and a tractor had been involved in a collision. “The motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for his […]

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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Superhero Saturday in Newry!

Calling all superheroes in Newry! Princess Elsa is in danger. She loves the winter and is struggling with the heat of #SummerintheCity. Newry BID has summoned two of your favourite superheroes, Captain America and Batman, to come and rescue her.  Can you help our heroes and come down to Newry City centre this Saturday 23rd […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Carnagat Tyre Dumping Condemned and Cleared

Sinn Féin Councillor, Roisin Mulgrew, has condemned the dumping of a large quantity of tyres in Carnagat earlier this week. The Newry City councillor said: “There was a very large number of tyres and other pieces of litter removed from the area earlier this week. “Materials such as this pose a risk to our local […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Closure of Local Bank Branch is a Blow to the Community – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said she is deeply concerned at the announcement of the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is deeply concerning to hear the announcement today of plans by Halifax to close their Newry branch on 8th November 2022. “The announcement of […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Devolved Finance Ministers Highlight “significant gaps” in Cost of Living Support

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call for further action to help households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices. In a joint letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Ministers say the focus should be on targeted support for those worst hit […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh

“Friends of Cuan Mhuire” Reach Out A Helping Hand To Those In Addiction

This Saturday the 23rd July  the local “Friends of Cuan Mhuire” Group will hold a street collection in Camlough village. The Group is also involved in this years internationally renowned  Féile an Phobail Belfast Community Festival where they will be hosting an event discussing the challenges of addiction and the road to recovery.  Cuan Mhuire […]

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Campaigns Climate Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Meets With National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition

Finance Minister Conor Murphy met with members of the National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition this morning to discuss the current cost of living crisis. Speaking following the meeting, Minister Murphy said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition. The current cost of living crisis is […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes European Commission Adoption of £1 Billion PEACE PLUS Programme

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of the cross-border peace and reconciliation programme – Peace Plus. The new £1 billion programme will be delivered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). PEACE PLUS was previously agreed by the Executive, the Irish Government and North South Ministerial Council, it is the biggest […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Raises Concerns Over Trust Visiting Policy

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has raised concerns with the Southern Trust over its visiting policies after a woman in Newry was unable to see her dying mother in Daisy Hill hospital during her final days. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “I was contacted by a constituent who is deeply distressed at being unable to visit […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage to Push for Better Accessibility for Anglers at Newry Canal Fishing Stands

NEWRY SDLP Councillor Michael Savage is to meet with Council officers to discuss potential improvements to access for local anglers at Newry Canal. Councillor Savage met up with members of the VDE Baggers Angling Club this week who had volunteered to strim back overgrown fishing stands and clear the waterway at the canal bank of […]