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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Sport Upper Bann

Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 5/11/22 – 12/11/22

Ulster GAA results and fixtures – 5/11/22 RESULTS: 05-11-2022 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Quarter Final Páirc Esler, 15:00 Teconnaught 0-05   2-20 Stewartstown Newry   (An Dún)       (Tír Eoghain) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Quarter Finals Páirc Esler, 17:15 Liatroim 3-22   3-15 Castleblayney Newry   […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Community Groups – Applications Are Open for You to Receive up to £1000!

Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and community groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on […]

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Banbridge Climate Constituency Government International Politics Stormont Upper Bann Westminster

Climate Commitments Hollow Without an Executive to Deliver, says Tennyson

Any commitments made to tackle the climate emergency in Northern Ireland are hollow without an Executive to deliver, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said.    The party’s Climate and Energy Spokesperson was speaking as COP27 gets underway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. “Last year, a number of local Ministers attended COP26 in Glasgow talking up their […]

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Local Businesses Take Home Top Accolades at Prestigious UK Awards!

Three businesses within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough recently scooped top awards at the highly prestigious Retail Industry Awards – with a fourth business also picking up a highly commended honour! The Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector and winners were selected […]

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DUP Delegation Meet With Southern Trust

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery.  Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

New One-Stop Specialist Gynae Clinic

A new service is being piloted in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust aims to reduce waiting times and improve the quality of life for women with a specialist gynae need. The Gynae Rapid Access Clinic East (GRACE) is a pilot that provides a one stop clinic providing assessment, investigations and management for patients. […]

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F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio retains Four Star Grading Award for Eighth Year Running!

The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Childcare Costs are Crippling and Urgent Action is Needed, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has branded childcare costs faced by parents and caregivers as ‘crippling’ and has called for immediate action to be taken to ensure that affordable, flexible childcare is accessible for all. Recent figures from Employers for Childcare highlight that over 40% of the workforce in Northern Ireland are parents with […]

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People Being Left in the Dark Over Energy Support Payments – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said it’s unfair that people are being left in the dark over the £400 Energy Payment which was promised months ago. The Upper Bann MLA said: “Workers and families are struggling to pay through the roof energy bills and they need support now as we approach a cold winter. […]

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Urgent Clarity Needed on Roll-Out of Energy Support Payments in Northern Ireland, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has called for urgent clarification on the roll-out of energy support payments in Northern Ireland, following a statement from the Utility Regulator indicating that the timing and delivery of the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme was still at this point unclear. This comes after the passing of Friday 28th […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Unconscionable to Leave Health System Without Clear Leadership During Severe Winter Ahead, says Tennyson

Alliance Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson has said it is unconscionable to leave the health system without clear political leadership over the coming months, after the Minister outlined the severe pressures facing it this winter. Robin Swann said the health and social care system is facing another ‘extremely difficult winter’. Mr Tennyson said his statement […]

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New Warm Spaces Scheme and Online Cost of Living Support Hub Launched

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launches new Warm Spaces Scheme and online Cost of Living Support Hub to help support local community groups and residents this autumn and winter. The new Warm Spaces Scheme is designed to help local community groups deliver eligible programmes across a network of 18 council community centres, […]