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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Paves the Way for Small Settlements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield. The EI Schemes will improve the physical infrastructure of the villages following significant investment provided by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and […]

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

Murphy Announces Details of Flood Support Programme For Businesses

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has provided details of a support package for businesses affected by recent flooding. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were directly flooded following the severe weather in late October and early November. The scheme will be delivered by district councils and will open for applications […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd – A4 Enniskillen Bypass to Progress Following Funding Confirmation

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed confirmation of funding for the A4 Enniskillen Bypass which will allow the scheme to progress to procurement.  Following the Finance Minister’s proposal, the Executive has agreed to provide £16.2 million of capital funding across 2024-25 and 2025-26 and has also agreed that £12.5 million from the Mid South West […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

‘Flood Damages Scheme a Major Relief For Local Businesses’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement of a scheme to support businesses damaged by recent flooding. Speaking after Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that the scheme will open for applications next week, the South Down MP said: “The announcement of this scheme will be a huge relief for local businesses whose premises […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested For 1992 Murder In Newry

Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Constable Colleen McMurray and the attempted murder of her colleague in a mortar attack in Newry in 1992, have today made an arrest. The 59 year old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act at Birmingham Airport, with the assistance of […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Politics South Down Stormont

Education Minister Must Prioritise Making Childcare Affordable For All – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must prioritise a strategy which makes high quality childcare affordable for all families. Speaking following a meeting of the Education Committee, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “High-quality, affordable early years and childcare is absolutely essential in ensuring our young people get the very best start in […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Brady Will Not Seek Re-election

Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 17/2/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 17 February 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 11 9 2 0 32 10 22 29 Cleary Celtic 9 8 1 0 28 4 24 25 Camlough Rovers 14 5 3 6 30 29 1 18 Archview United 15 5 2 8 43 46 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Stabbed In Downpatrick

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a stabbing in Downpatrick. Police received a report shortly after 6pm on Saturday, 17th February that a man had been stabbed on a pathway in the St Dympnas Avenue area of the town. The suspect, a man believed to be aged in his 30s, fled the scene […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 17/2/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 17 FEBRUARY 2024 MUFA SHIELD SEMI-FINAL – FRI 16 FEBRUARY – KICK OFF 7.45 pm  Cleary Celtic     2     v    2  Bessbrook United at Holm Park, Armagh PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United  2  v  3  Villa Rovers  at Jennings Park No.2           Rossowen            P  v  P Newry Celtic  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Arrested Following Kidnapping In Silverbridge

Detectives have arrested two men following the report of a kidnapping in Silverbridge on Saturday evening, February 17th. It was reported the victim had been bundled into a car, taken to a different location and assaulted before being released. Two men, aged 39 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, […]

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Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Biodiversity and Protecting Environment

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting biodiversity to help address the climate and nature emergency.  The Minister was speaking on a site visit to the A6 where over 1.2 million trees were planted on the route between Belfast and Derry.  Minister O’Dowd said: “We all have a responsibility to protect the environment […]