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Community Constituency Downpatrick South Down Sport

Down GAA: €15.4m PEACEPLUS Investment Awarded for Ballykinlar Centre for Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub

€15.4m PEACEPLUS Investment Awarded for Iconic Project at Ballykinlar – Centre for Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub  Down Gaelic Athletic Association (Down GAA) are delighted with today’s announcement of €15,383,951.00 funding from the PEACEPLUS Programme for the development of the Ballykinlar Centre of Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub.  The project will be developed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Hilltown: Minister Appalled at Attack on Firefighters

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has condemned an attack on firefighters as they responded to an incident on Halloween night. Whilst firefighters from Rathfriland Fire Station were attending a bonfire incident in Hilltown, a firework was thrown into the Fire Appliance causing injury to two firefighters.   Minister Nesbitt said: “I was appalled to hear that two […]

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

Newry: Forest Park Charges Review Begins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to begin a review of controversial parking charges at its forest parks this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging motorists to enter Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion forest parks in April amid a public outcry. The local authority approved the new tariffs despite an online […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Education Government Lifestyle Politics South Down Stormont

‘Time For Action to Cut Vaping In Schools’ – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the passing of a motion in the Assembly calling on the education and health ministers to bring forward a plan to tackle vaping in schools. Cathy Mason said: “I have been working with parents and schools listening to their voices and the growing concerns around vaping in schools. […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

Stormont Should Utilise Surplus Flood Funds to Enhance Community Resilience – Hazzard

Sinn Féin’s Chris Hazzard MP has asked the Stormont Executive to utilise surplus flood funding to help enhance the resiliency of local community groups to be able to respond to extreme weather events such as flooding and snow storms.  The South Down MP was speaking following a meeting this week with the Newcastle Community Flooding […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

McMurray Praises Local Organisations That Serve People Who Experience Homelessness In South Down

Andrew McMurray MLA spoke in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday, praising local organisations that serve people who experience homelessness in South Down. The Alliance MLA said: “I was given the opportunity to speak in the Assembly about an issue of importance to my constituency this week and I decided to raise the problem of […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

DELI LITES Ireland Secures Aer Lingus Europe and UK Contract

DELI LITES Ireland products are now available as part of the Aer Lingus Bia Inflight Menu thanks to a new partnership with Aer Lingus and Retail in Motion. The award-winning food-to-go company has won a new contract with the airline, that will see five of its products listed for Aer Lingus customers to buy on […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Fallows Walking Trail In Rostrevor Re-Opens

Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council are welcoming outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore the newly improved Fallows Walking Trail in the breathtaking Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. This scenic trail, which meanders through the stunning woodlands of Rostrevor Forest, is set to become a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the natural beauty of […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Police Seek Help to Identify Man’s Body Found In Warrenpoint

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man following a report of a sudden death in Warrenpoint this morning, Thursday 3rd October. Inspector Connolly said: “The man was discovered by a member of the public on Rostrevor Beach at approximately 7.25am and as yet, we have been unable to establish his identity. “We believe […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Legacy South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Sinn Féin MP’s In London to Support Investigative Journalists at Tribunal

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane is today in London alongside Chris Hazzard MP to attend a tribunal which will examine allegations of police spying on journalists. The North Belfast MP said: “We are in London today to support the groundbreaking work of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney, and other journalists. “These investigative journalists have been […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Questions Executive’s Commitment to Mental Health Services

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has questioned the Executive’s commitment to delivering improved mental health services. He was speaking after the Executive parties backed an amendment to the SDLP’s Opposition Day motion urging them to make suicide prevention a priority for all government departments. They removed a call to commit to this through their […]

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Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Newcastle South Down Stormont

McMurray Raises Barriers to Green Growth In Assembly

Andrew McMurray MLA (Alliance) spoke before the NI Assembly in support of removing barriers to green growth last week. The motion, tabled by Mr McMurray together with other members of the Alliance Party, called on the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for the Economy to work together to deliver fundamental reform of the planning […]