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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Mather’s Urges Vigilance After Barcroft Home Burgled

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers  has asked residents in the Barcroft area of Newry City  to be vigilant about possible burglaries in the area. Councillor Mathers said; “Last night a home in  Barcroft Park was burgled. I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately.  These […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Newry: Council Rakes In £420k From New Forest Park Charges

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council has raked in over £420k in the first six months from its new forest park charges. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) began charging new car park tariffs in April for Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion with a six month review in October. The local authority approved the […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Finn Condemns Illegal Dumping in Local Parks

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has expressed outrage at the recent incident of illegal dumping in Kilmorey and Heather Park’s. “I have recently been contacted by residents of the greater Church Street area regarding the ongoing spate of dumping and fly tipping across our green spaces. Our parks should be places of enjoyment and relaxation for everyone, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel NMD Council South Down

Public Invited to View Details of £3.3 Million Refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre

The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Belleek PlayPark Upgrade Welcome News

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the news that Belleek Playpark will be extensively upgraded is to be welcomed. The  Councillor said, “Belleek had been left with a significantly reduced PlayPark for over two years. As local Councillor I have worked with the Belleek  community to ensure that the PlayPark […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point: No Community Confidence In Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Board

By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Christmas Lights Switch On Events Across Newry, Mourne and Down Announced

Newry Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready to light up the district this festive season!  Dates are set and Christmas lights will be turned on across its towns and city at Switch On events happening between Thursday 21 November and Saturday 7 December. These evenings will provide everyone with plenty of opportunities to enjoy […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Newry: Proposed Upgrade of Jennings Park to New 3G Synthetic Pitch

By Kevin McAteer Newry Council are in the process of developing plans for upgrading the existing grass sports pitch at Jennings Park, Newry. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹: Proposed upgrade of existing grass pitches to new 3G synthetic pitch to accommodate x2 soccer pitches and x1 full size GAA pitch, new floodlighting, ballstop fencing, new pitch drainage system and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Monaghan Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

IPB Pride of Place Awards 2024 Hosted by Monaghan County Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor David Lee-Surginor was delighted to attend the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2024 on behalf of the Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne. The Council extends its congratulations to all the nominees for their contributions to the local communities. Cuan Mhuire and the Rural Health Partnership were nominated […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Budget Announcements Deeply Worrying For Farmers – Magennis

Speaking in response to the impact of the British budget on farmers, Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis said: “Family farms are the backbone of our agriculture sector and rural economies in the north of Ireland. The British Chancellor’s budget  has created anxiety and uncertainty for the farming community in the North.  The announcement on changes to the inheritance […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Aontú Expresses Support for Residents of Ballybot and Barcroft In Calling for Community Consultation on Future of McCreesh Park

Aontú’s Newry & Armagh Rep, Liam Reichenberg, Expresses Support for the Residents of the Ballybot and Barcroft areas in Calling for Community Consultation on the Future of Raymond McCreesh Park Liam Reichenberg, Aontu’s Newry & Armagh rep, stated: In October 2018 NM&D District Council declared the Raymond McCreesh Park as ‘surplus to requirements’.  This was […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Praise For Local School Students

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has praised students at St Josephs High  School for the respect and attentiveness given to him and Council Officers on a recent is it to the school. The Sinn Féin elected representative explained, “My self and Council Officers visited to school to discuss with staff and pupils the concern there […]