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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Education Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

TUV Raises Neglect of Markethill High in Capital Programme

“In many ways, Markethill High highlights the neglect of the controlled sector going back generations. Markethill High was built in 1959 with the intention of accommodating 200 pupils. There are currently 503 pupils on the roll books and no less than eight mobiles are being employed to house the children. Some of the mobiles are […]

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

Kimmins and King Insist Road safety Must be Urgently Improved on Ferryhill Road

Sinn Fein councillor Cathal King has said that road safety must be improved on the Ferryhill road in Killean. Councillor King said: “The Sinn Fein team have worked on behalf of residents to raise this issue for a number of years. “We initially asked for a crash barrier to be installed to ensure that cars […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann

Alliance Select Ferguson for Banbridge DEA

The Alliance Party has selected Joy Ferguson, to represent the Banbridge electoral area in the upcoming Council elections in May. The selection follows the decision by the current Alliance councillor for Banbridge Brian Pope to step aside. Mrs Ferguson, a resident of Banbridge, was educated locally at Dromore High School and Banbridge Academy and works […]

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

Safety Needs to be Improved at Dundrum/Granemore Crossroads – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that something must be done to improve road safety at the Dundrum/Granemore crossroads. The Cusher councillor said: “I have raised this issue with DFI a number of times on behalf of local residents. “While there are some signs in place currently, there have still been incidents reported as […]

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

Malone will NOT Stand for Re-Election

Popular Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has indicated that he will NOT stand for re-election at this years local Government elections. The Newry DEA representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has taken to social media to make his announcement and thank the people of Newry for their incredible support. Speaking from social media […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Election 2023 Elections Infrastructure Newry and Armagh

McKernan Welcomes Continued Roll Out of Fibrus Broadband in Cusher

SDLP Cusher representative Emmajayne McKernan has welcomed the continued roll out of Fibrus broadband as two roads in the Markethill area are set to temporarily close to facilitate works. Ms McKernan said: “The continued rollout of fibrus broadband in Cusher is extremely welcome. For far too long people in this area have struggled with either poor […]

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Community Constituency Education Election 2023 Elections Newry Newry and Armagh

McKernan Warns Parents “Don’t Miss January Deadline for Pre-School and Primary 1 Admissions”

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has reminded parents of pre-school and P1 children to make sure they submit their applications to the Education Authority. Ms McKernan said, “I’ve been contacted by a number of parents inquiring about the timeline for applying for pre-school and P1 places. “It’s such an important application process but after […]

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

Magennis Welcomes Resurfacing Work on South Armagh Roads

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed confirmation that the next phase of resurfacing works on the main Hall Rd/Crossmaglen Rd is to begin soon. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After much lobbying on behalf of local residents, DFI have confirmed that they intend to carry out these works by the end of March. “This […]

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

Larkin Welcomes Rapid Response to Address Road Defects in Jonesborough

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the rapid repairs carried out to major defects on the Foughilletra and Station roads in Jonesborough The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Earlier this week, I met with DFI to highlight serious road defects on these roads and ask that they be made a priority for repair. “The engineer […]

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

King Welcomes Road Works for Clontigora

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the commencement of roadworks by DFI on the Clontigora road. The Councillor for Newry DEA and Fathom said:  “The initial works carried out by DFI this week are a step in the right direction.  “I had reported the road to DFI for repair last week and it’s good […]

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Magennis Secures Long Awaited Footpath for Camlough

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed news that DFI will soon begin works on a long awaited footpath on the Newtown road in Camlough. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The campaign for this footpath came about after a young boy was knocked down while crossing the Newtown road between Cashel close and Cloughan court […]

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

Robbie Alexander Selected as Alliance Party Council Election Candidate in Craigavon

The Alliance Party has selected Robbie Alexander as its candidate in Craigavon for the forthcoming local government elections, scheduled to take place in May.   Mr Alexander has lived locally all his life and currently works in professional services as a chartered management accountant. He is an active cyclist who has raced for local club Orchard CC […]