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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Education Minister Must Get on With Delivering Fair Pay For All Education Workers – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must get on with the job of paying education workers fairly. The South Down MLA said: “This morning I met with unions who represent workers right across our education system. “These workers keep our schools open every day, they are responsible for school meals, school […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Sport

Sinn Fein: It’s Time to Advance Vision For Down GAA Centre of Excellence

Sinn Féin representatives have said that after working with Down County Board and Newry, Mourne and Down Council over recent weeks, it’s time to advance the vision for a Down GAA centre of excellence. Sinn Féin’s Council Group Leader, Oonagh Hanlon reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the centre of excellence in Ballykinlar at Monday […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics Stormont

Health Minister Refuses to Meet Council on Daisy Hill Concerns

By Donal McMahon The Stormont Health Minister has refused to meet with a council delegation over concerns a Newry hospital will lose its emergency general surgery. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had approved a motion in February seeking to meet UUP rep Robin Swann following his department’s approval of the Southern Trust’s decision […]

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

Social Enterprises Play a Key Role In My Economic Vision – Murphy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has highlighted the important role social enterprises play in creating a growing economy. Today the Minister was visiting the IncredABLE Café @ South Lake, Craigavon, a social enterprise making a difference to the lives of people with learning/intellectual difficulties and/or autism. The Minister said: “Social Enterprises, such as the IncredABLE Café, have long […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

No Household Water Charges! – O’Dowd

Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd has ruled out household water charges as solutions for the future funding of NI Water. Speaking ahead of Monday’s Assembly debate on the issue, the Minister said: “This is a complex matter which requires a collaborative approach across the Executive and Assembly along with the appropriate level of funding needed to […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 6/4/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 6 April 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 15 12 3 0 45 16 29 39 Cleary Celtic 11 9 2 0 39 7 32 29 Villa Rovers 15 6 3 6 33 35 -2 21 Camlough Rovers 16 5 4 7 32 32 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 6/4/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 6 APRIL 2024 KEHOE CARS (NEWRY)  BESSBROOK CUP 2023-24 REARRANGED QUARTER FINAL  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United 4  v  7  Cleary Celtic (AET)  at Jennings Park No.1 PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Greenfield Park  P   v  P  Villa Rovers at Olympic Park Millburn United 0   v  5  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested for Possession of an Offensive Weapon In Newry

Following a report that a man may be in possession of a bladed item, police arrested a man aged in his 20s in the Upper Water Street area of Newry last night, Saturday 6th April. He was taken to Banbridge custody where he was interviewed on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Man Arrested for Serious Assault In Rostrevor

Police have arrested a man following a report of an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm on Sunday, 31st March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “We received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, had received serious head injuries after he fell to the ground following an altercation at a licensed premises in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Three Masked Men Hold Knife to Woman’s Throat In Lurgan Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Parkmore area of Craigavon yesterday morning, Saturday 30th March. A report was received at around 6.30am that three masked men entered a house and held a knife to the female occupant’s throat, before ransacking the property. It was reported […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Fun For Everyone at Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail!

The weather certainly didn’t dampen the spirits this afternoon (Thursday 28 March) at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by Alderman Margaret Tinsley at Tannaghmore Gardens, the cracking event saw hundreds of local children and family members don their wellies and raincoats to enjoy a fantastic afternoon hunting for hidden letters as […]

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

Murphy – “Innovation Is Central to Increasing Productivity”

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]