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Education Minister Must Get on With Delivering Fair Pay For All Education Workers – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said the Education Minister must get on with the job of paying education workers fairly. The South Down MLA said: “This morning I met with unions who represent workers right across our education system. “These workers keep our schools open every day, they are responsible for school meals, school […]

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Sinn Fein: It’s Time to Advance Vision For Down GAA Centre of Excellence

Sinn Féin representatives have said that after working with Down County Board and Newry, Mourne and Down Council over recent weeks, it’s time to advance the vision for a Down GAA centre of excellence. Sinn Féin’s Council Group Leader, Oonagh Hanlon reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the centre of excellence in Ballykinlar at Monday […]

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Man Arrested for Serious Assault In Rostrevor

Police have arrested a man following a report of an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm on Sunday, 31st March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “We received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, had received serious head injuries after he fell to the ground following an altercation at a licensed premises in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Man Charged with Murder of Bobby McKee In Kilkeel

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 69-year-old Bobbie McKee in Kilkeel on Thursday, 21st March, have charged a 25-year-old man with his murder and with the attempted murder of his wife. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Monday 25th March. As is […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Murder Investigation Launched Following Incident In Kilkeel

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation this evening, Thursday 21st March, following the death of a man aged in his 60s in Kilkeel. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police received a report of a concern for safety for a couple at a property in […]

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Warrenpoint Community Hub Takes Significant Step Forward

By Donal McMahon Development of a new £7m south Down community hub has taken a significant step forward this week. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy communities (AHC) committee has opened a call for expressions of interest in evaluating the site. The Warrenpoint Health and Well-being Hub site at Clonallon Park is due […]

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St Patrick’s Day Plans Outlined for Newry and Downpatrick

On Sunday 17 March, St Patrick’s Day in Newry and Downpatrick promises to be the perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Talking about this year’s festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte said, “This a significant time for Newry, Mourne […]

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Affordable Childcare Can Address Growing Levels of Child Poverty – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering quality and affordable childcare can help address the growing levels of child poverty. Reacting to the Comptroller & Auditor General’s report on child poverty, the party’s childcare spokesperson said: “This report has again reinforced the need to tackle the growing levels of child poverty in the north. […]

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SDLP Opposition Forces Vote on Extension of Coronavirus Powers

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has welcomed an Assembly vote rejecting an extension to coronavirus powers. The SDLP Opposition forced a division on the issue, with a majority voting against an extension. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “During the coronavirus pandemic we were forced to take quick decisions that severely limited the public’s […]

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Shots Fired at House In Rathfriland

Detectives have launched an investigation following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Wright’s Park area of Rathfriland in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 5th March. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report that two shots had been fired through the front window of a residential property at […]

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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 Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Three Men With Injuries After ‘Serious Altercation’ In Warrenpoint

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of what has been described as a “serious altercation” in the Rath Cuain area of Warrenpoint, on Friday. Police received a report of a disturbance at a flat in the area at around 1pm on Friday afternoon and upon arrival at the scene found three males with […]