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McChesney (Killowen, Rostrevor) 7th October, 2022, peacefully at home, Declan, dearly loved husband of Maryanne, loving father of Keith, Lauren and Greg, father-in-law of Ruth and much loved grandfather of Arianna. 68, Old Killowen Road, Rostrevor. May his soul rest in peace. Declan’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 2pm – […]
An inspiring Bredagh club member is the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month for August. Sixteen-year-old Ryan Guest from the Bredagh club, Co. Down, has been awarded the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month award for August 2022. The award is presented each month to one young volunteer whose efforts best […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the DUP boycott of the Executive abandons farmers and rural communities facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Our local farmers are facing spiralling costs of fuel, feed and fertilizer as well as the uncertainty caused by Brexit. “The DUP boycott of the […]
Following concerns raised by local residents, including those living in the nearby Clanrye Fold, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins recently met onsite with representatives from Dept for Infrastructure and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council at the alleyway between Clanrye Fold and Clanrye Avenue, in the Meadow area of Newry. Speaking following the meeting the […]
Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]
Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed comments from the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the Irish government will consider planning public finances in the context of Irish Unity. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome the comments made by the Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that the government will begin planning for […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newry on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “At approximately 1.15am, CCTV footage recorded a man being attacked in the John Mitchel Place area of the city.” “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have any information in relation […]
It’s a disgrace households are still awaiting clarity about when they will receive financial support, despite energy price increases, Alliance Energy spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has said. The Upper Bann MLA was speaking after a range of energy price increases took hold, including a 56 per cent rise in bills for Firmus Energy customers, and households […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has secured progress from the Department for Infrastructure towards the resurfacing of Avenue Road/Belfast Road, one of the main arterial routes into Lurgan. Commenting, Carla Lockhart said: “The road surfaces of both Avenue Road and Belfast Road are well below an acceptable standard for any road, let alone one with […]
Last week the MediaHuis group, which owns the Independent titles and Belfast Telegraph, made public its plans to end printing at their Newry site. The facility is their last remaining printing site in Ireland, north or south, and is now set to close at the end of January with the loss of 46 jobs. Unite […]
At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the DUP should end its ‘shameful and cruel boycott’ of the Executive and help people who are struggling to pay their bills. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “DUP representatives are tripping over themselves to double down on their shameful boycott of the Executive and dereliction of duty […]
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