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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Amber Weather Warning For Down and Armagh

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning affecting counties Down and Armagh from 9.00pm tonight, Monday 30th October until 9.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 31st October . A yellow warning is in place for the rest of Northern Ireland. Persistent heavy rain will lead to further flooding and we would ask the public to take steps to […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Upper Bann

2023 Ulster Club Championship Special Offer Passes Now Available

It’s AIB Ulster Club Championship time and Ulster GAA have confirmed the details of two special offers to ensure supporters don’t miss a minute of the action. The Ulster Club Competition Stream Pass entitles viewers to over 20 live AIB Ulster Club games over the next six weeks via Ulster GAA TV, including all four […]

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

Shared Island Civic Society Fund Brings Geopark Communities Together

Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark (GGP) has hosted representatives from the Joyce Country and Western Lakes aspiring Global Geopark (aGGP), located on the West Coast of Ireland. On 17 and 18 October, community representatives from the Joyce Country and Western Lakes aGGP travelled to meet their counterparts in Mourne Gullion Strangford in an exchange visit […]

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

Newry, Mourne and Down Gets Into the Fright

From haunted tours to ghostly storytelling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween across Newry, Mourne and Down. Residents will have their pick of spooktacular Halloween events happening in all corners of our newly designated UNESCO Geopark, organised by both the Council and local community organisations. The hottest event of the season, Footsteps in […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Choice Housing Renews Partnership With Homeless Connect

Choice and homelessness charity Homeless Connect are aiming to support more than 1,700 Choice tenants in their journey from temporary accommodation to more sustainable tenancy living. The partnership, now in its second year, will provide vital ‘Getting started Boxes’ to families across Northern Ireland aimed at making the transition from temporary to more permanent accommodation […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Downpatrick Government Health South Down Stormont

Affordable Childcare For Families Must Be Priority – Mason

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said delivering affordable childcare must be a priority to support workers and families. Speaking after a party delegation met education and Executive Office officials, Sinn Féin’s childcare spokesperson said: “The rising cost of childcare is a huge issue for workers and families, particularly with reports of some parents paying more than £550 per […]

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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 […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport Warrenpoint

The Active Runner Safety Campaign Is Back

THE ACTIVE RUNNER SAFETY CAMPAIGN IS BACK .. BE BRIGHT  BE SAFE BE SEEN  BE INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN…… http://www.activerunnermag.com/bebrightbesafebeseen Be a part of the campaign, and upload your Club badge, company logo, or photo of you the runner /walker. We will email your very own poster to you to share on social media and […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Hosts Health Roundtable

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath hosted a roundtable with health organisations at Stormont on Monday. Mr McGrath is engaging with health organisations, the community and voluntary sector and political parties in the South to look at how we can save our health service. Among the groups in attendance on Monday were the British Medical Association, […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Downpatrick Government Health Politics South Down Stormont

McGrath Urges Action to Avoid Junior Doctors’ Strike

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has called for talks to avert industrial action from junior doctors. Mr McGrath urged health officials to engage with junior doctors and listen to their legitimate concerns. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “Junior doctors balloting for strike action is a symptom of how desperate pay and conditions have gotten […]