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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

McKevitt Welcomes Resurfacing Works at Sandy Road, Sheeptown

SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Karen McKevitt has welcomed the completion of resurfacing works on Sandy Road and has thanked residents for their patience in waiting for improvements to be made. McKevitt said: ‘Our roads are in a terrible state at the moment and it is currently the number one issue constituents are contacting me about every day. We all see it […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh

McKernan Slams Carrickatuke Dumpers

SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has expressed her anger at dumping on the road to Carrickatuke Viewpoint. McKernan said, “It’s utterly shameful that anyone thinks it’s ok to drive to one of Armagh’s places of natural beauty and dump their rubbish here.  Anyone who does this is blighting our beautiful countryside, and putting wildlife and our […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Fly Tipping “a scourge” on South Armagh Beauty Spot! – Larkin

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has said that fly tipping continues to be a major blight on the roads around Slieve Gullion following the discovery of another quantity of litter dumped there. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There can be no excuse for these acts, the people involved in this have no regard for our […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh

Haughey Calls For More Regular Emptying of Local Bins

Sinn Fein councillor Bróna Haughey has called for public bins in Markethill to be emptied more regularly. The Sinn Féin councillor said: “I’ve spoken with a number of local residents who have raised this issue with me.  “They have said that the current schedule for emptying these bins means that they are often left overflowing, […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Finnegan Welcomes Plans to Replace Ballynacarry Bridge

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that Monaghan county council is preparing plans to upgrade and replace Ballynacarry bridge, near Culloville. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Improving road safety at Ballynacarry bridge has long been a key objective for Sinn Féin, with my colleagues, Conor Murphy MLA and former councillor, Terry Hearty, both […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Upper Bann

Brownlow Footpaths Need to be Maintained-Mallon

Sinn Féín representative Jude Mallon has called on DFI roads to properly maintain and clean the footpaths and black path network in Brownlow, Craigavon. Mr Mallon said : ‘The footpaths and black path network in Craigavon are as important as the road network and should be maintained to a high standard. ‘If we want to encourage children to walk to school and get more of us […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Lurgan Upper Bann

€1 billion Peace Funding Could Be Transformative For Communities’ – Mackle

Sinn Féin Council group leader Liam Mackle has urged community groups from the ABC council area to apply for ‘transformative’ EU Peace Plus funding that is set to open for applications in the summer. Cllr Mackle said: “It’s welcome news that over €1 billion worth of transformative EU Peace Plus Funding is set to open for […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan, a Good Place Made up of Good People. – McGeown

Sinn Féin Councillor Sorchá McGeown has congratulated residents of Victoria Street and surrounding streets for organising a community clean up on Sunday morning.      Cllr McGeown said;   ‘ I joined with residents on the clean-up and it was heartening to see the community spirit of those involved as they played their part in keeping […]

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ABC Council Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Election 2023 Elections Government International Lurgan Upper Bann

200 Jobs Lost at Americold, Lurgan

SDLP Lurgan councillor Ciaran Toman has said that up to 200 jobs being lost at the Americold depot in the area is a massive blow. The company confirmed the move on Monday, citing plans to “prioritise downsizing”. Councillor Toman said: “The news that Americold is downsizing its operation in Lurgan with up to 200 people […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

‘Lets Maximise Darkley Forest Potential!’ – McKernan

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has called for further investment in Darkley Forest ‘to maximise its potential.’ Mrs McKernan said, “Like many locals I love visiting Darkley Forest for a good walk and enjoy its natural beauty.  It’s development has really had a positive impact on so many in terms of health and well-being. Anytime […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Health Lurgan Upper Bann

Access to  NHS Dental Care Vital for Families- Mary O’Dowd

Sinn Féin spokesperson Mary O’Dowd has said all effort must be made to ensure people can see a dentist when they need one through the health service.  Mrs O’Dowd said:  “Reports that access to NHS dental care could be at risk is deeply concerning and totally at odds with the very ethos of the health […]

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Community Sector Deserves Better- Haughian

Sinn Féin  Cllr Keith Haughian has said local community groups are now facing the loss of important jobs and services as a result the British Government failure to replace lost EU funds in full. Cllr Haughian said: “Jobs and services from which thousands in our communities benefit could be lost because if the loss of […]