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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber NMD Council Politics

Savage to Leave Politics for Newry Chamber Role

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer. Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade said: “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer. He brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, and passion […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Tourism Signage Must Be Replaced – Harte

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has said that the inaccurate tourism signage which has been put up by DFI in Newry must be replaced.  The Sinn Féin chair of council said: “After a number of constituents made us aware of issues with these signs I contacted the Chief Executive of Council and urged her to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Ratepayers Deserve First Class Leisure Facilities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that ratepayers in Newry City deserve a first class leisure centre. Following a meeting with senior management in Council, Cllr Mathers said: “It was important that senior council officials heard directly from leisure centre users who are not getting the services or access to the facilities they are entitled […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Lurgan Newry Upper Bann Westminster

Patient confidence in cervical screening process must be restored – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that news that 17,500 women are to receive letters from the Southern Trust to advise they will have their smear tests re-checked will cause significant distress to women affected. This process is part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. The DUP MP said: […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty: Euro 2028 Huge Opportunity For North

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said Ireland and Britain’s successful bid to host Euro 2028 is a huge opportunity for the North and the whole of the island. He was speaking after the joint bid was confirmed successful on Tuesday. Mr McNulty said that all relevant parties must commence discussions immediately to agree how […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Announce Newry Whiteline Picket In Support of Palestine

Saoradh in conjunction with the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association will be holding a Whiteline Picket on Saturday 14th October at 2pm in Monaghan Street, Newry, in solidarity with the people of Palestine.  The people of Gaza and the West Bank have come under intense Israeli shelling following the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Forkhill Residents Celebrate Transformation of Ex-Military Barracks Site to Greenspace

Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October. The site is a significant expanse in the centre of the South Armagh village and for many generations the ex-military base was inaccessible to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Progress in Civic and Regional Hub Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for the Belfast […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Women Affected by SHSCT Cervical Cancer Screening Review Must Be Supported

Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported.   Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the ABC Councillor said:   “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women are to […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Trust Children and Young People Service Receives Kind Donation

The Southern Trust Children and Young People Service, recently received a donation Madlug bags for children in foster care to transport their belongings when moving into foster care or between foster care placements. Stella Kelly, Interim Assistant Director, Corporate Parenting in The Southern Trust said “Over the past 8 years the Southern Trust has continued to […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Westminster

British Government Must Cut Fuel Prices For Drivers – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told the British Chancellor his government should act now to cut rising fuel costs.  The South Down MP said:”The British Government must immediately cut the price of fuel which continues to rise and put people out of pocket.“Figures show that petrol prices are up 13 pence per litre since […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McGrath: Serious Concern at Smear Test Report

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has expressed serious concern at a report looking at smear tests in the Southern Trust. The Royal College of Pathologists report identified several failings, with 17,500 women set to have their tests re-checked, with some being recalled for new tests to be carried out. Mr McGrath raised the issues with […]