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Rotten to the Point to Host Election Husting After Large Waste Piles and Smell Is Back

Rotten to the Point, which has raised severe issues from concerned residents and Businesses in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough area due to the foul smell and flies emanating from Warrenpoint Harbour Authority and Re Gen Waste for over the past 2 years now, will be hosting a hustings with Westminister Election South Down Candidates in the town as […]

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Agriculture Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

DAERA Proposals Could Damage Small Farms and Rural Planning – Hughes

Sinn Féin’s Dáire Hughes has said that small farmers and rural communities could be negatively impacted if DAERA persists with their plans to increase the minimum farm claim size from the current 3 hectares to 5 hectares.   Newry and Armagh Westminster candidate DáireHughes said: “DAERA is proposing to increase the minimum claim size for the […]

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Connectivity in South Armagh Essential For Economic Development and Quality of Life – Quinn

Welcoming the delivery of enhanced 4G mobile coverage for parts of South Armagh, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has stated that better connectivity is essential for local economic development and improved quality of life.  Speaking as enhanced 4G coverage went live, Cllr. Quinn said; “Sinn Féin has lobbied for enhanced mobile and broadband coverage for […]

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Election 2024 Elections Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Long Excuses on Unity Event Not Credible: SDLP

The Alliance leader’s claim that she cannot find time to participate in an event on Irish unity during the general election campaign but can remain as full-time Justice Minister is taking voters for fools, SDLP Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole has said. Naomi Long confirmed today she would not be participating in the event at the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2024 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont Westminster

Positive News as Daisy Hill Hospital Performs Increased Number of Elective Procedures – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the increase in elective care procedures taking place at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry. Speaking after the Department of Health released an update on elective care framework outcomes, the party’s health spokesperson said: “Just one year on from Daisy Hill started operating as an Elective Overnight Stay Centre, […]

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Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Infrastructure Politics South Down Warrenpoint Westminster

Narrow Water Bridge Will Be Transformative – Hazzard

Sinn Féin’s Westminster candidate for South Down, Chris Hazzard, has said the Narrow Water Bridge project will be key to unlocking the huge potential across South Down. Speakingafter meeting with An Taoiseach at the site of the bridge where work begins today, Chris Hazzard said: “Today is a positive step for the people of South […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in Newry & Armagh. Councillor Byrne has served as a councillor since 2016 and runs his own business in the area. Councillor Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been selected by my party colleagues to be the SDLP’s candidate […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2024 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Sinn Féin Select Dáire Hughes To Contest Westminster Election

Sinn Féin have selected former Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Dáire Hughes, to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Newry and Armagh.  Dáire is from the Meadow in Newry and was educated at St. Patrick’s PS, St. Colman’s College and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast.  A former Shop Steward, Dáire spent years working in the community voluntary sector in Newry […]

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Election an Opportunity to Endorse ‘Strong Leadership and Positive Change’ – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has confirmed that the party has ratified its first candidates to stand in the upcoming Westminster election on Thursday 4 July. Speaking after a meeting of the party’s And Chomhairle, Michelle O’Neill said: “I am pleased to announce the first of our candidates for the upcoming Westminster election on Thursday […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Election 2024 Elections Government Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]