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

Murphy Announces Additional £1m of Financial Support For Students

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced an additional £1million to support students facing financial hardship as a result of increased costs of living.  The funds will be distributed to Queen’s University, Ulster University, The Open University, St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College for eligible students at those institutions to apply for.  Highlighting the […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government South Down Sport Stormont

Mason Urges Parties to Work Together to Cut School Uniform Costs

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said school uniforms should be affordable for families and urged parties to work together to cut costs.  Speaking ahead of bringing a motion to the Assembly, Cathy Mason said: “Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Assembly on Tuesday on making school uniforms and PE gear more affordable.  […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/3/24

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 March 2024   P W D L F A GD Pts Newry Celtic 13 10 3 0 35 12 23 33 Cleary Celtic 10 8 2 0 30 6 24 26 Villa Rovers 14 6 2 6 31 33 -2 20 Camlough Rovers 15 5 3 7 30 30 […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Upper Bann

Trust Heart Failure Nurse Shortlisted For Award

A nurse in the Southern Trust has been shortlisted for a top award. Edith Donnelly, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Heart Failure team, is the only nurse from Northern Ireland nominated in the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) Cardiovascular Nurse Excellence Awards. Edith is one of eight people shortlisted and was nominated by colleagues […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/3/24

MUFA SHIELD SEMI-FINAL – FRIDAY 1 MARCH – KICK OFF 7.45 pm  Rossowen      1     v    2  Sandy Hill at Holm Park, Armagh CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 2 MARCH 2024 PREMIER DIVISION – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Cleary Celtic      2    v   2   Newry Celtic at Jennings Park No.2  Greenfield Park P    v   P  Camlough Rovers at […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Baffled at Lack of Female Representation For Keynote Address at International Women’s Day Event

The SDLP’s Councillors Laura Devlin and Doire Finn have said the lack of female representation for the keynote address at International Women’s Day is “baffling” and must be rectified. Commenting, Mournes Councillor Devlin said, “The point of International Women’s Day is to highlight women’s issues including gender equity, women’s healthcare, addressing gender based violence and […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

50 New Medical Places Great News For Aspiring Doctors – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said confirmation that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University is exciting news for aspiring doctors. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is fantastic news that the Irish government will fund 50 places for medical students at Queen’s University, with the first 25 students starting […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Men Fighting With Metal Bars at the Moy Rd, Armagh

Police in Armagh are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a disturbance, involving men fighting with metal bars, in the Moy Road area of the city shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 23rd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault, […]

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

Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Care Package Backlog – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that urgent action is needed to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for a domiciliary care package.  The Sinn Féin health spokesperson was reacting to news that over 700 patients in the Southern Trust area were waiting for care packages. Liz said: “The news that over 700 patients […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Infrastructure Minister Meets Mental Health Champion

Infrastructure Minister has met the Mental Health Champion Professor Siobhan O’Neill and discussed how he can support mental health initiatives. Speaking after the meeting John O’Dowd said: “This was a productive meeting where I renewed my commitment to supporting Professor O’Neill in her work.  Infrastructure has an important role to play in terms of improving mental health, […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

More Help Needed to Support Carers – Kimmins 

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said more help is needed to support carers and in particular female carers, some of whom are being forced to quit their jobs to look after sick or disabled loved ones. Reacting to a new report from Carers NI and the Women’s Regional Consortium, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson […]