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Savage Welcomes Commencement of Catherine Street Resurfacing

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed the imminent resurfacing of Catherine Street in Newry City Centre. “I am relieved to be informed today that the resurfacing of Catherine Street is to begin on Monday 31st July and is hoped to be completed within 5 weeks.” “Local motorists and especially the long-suffering children, parents […]

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Savage Pays Tribute to Dear Friend John McArdle

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has led the tributes to former SDLP Mayor and highly respected former councillor John McArdle who passed away on Sunday night. Councillor Savage said: “I was proud to call John McArdle a very dear friend and mentor and I will miss him dearly. He was a great family man, a […]

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Council Must Properly Equip Belleeks Play Park For Summer – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the council must ensure locals have a properly equipped play park for the summer months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Coming into the summer months, it’s vital that local children have a proper space to play safely with their friends. “The recent removal of over half of […]

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New Landmark In Theatre and Conference Centre Plans for Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a multi-functional Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry have reached a significant new milestone. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction of the facility. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for […]

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Rural Stroke Patients Must Not Be Left Vulnerable – Finnegan

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that rural stroke patients must not be left vulnerable by new stroke treatment proposals as part of plans to stabilise Daisy Hill hospital. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “While we welcome the new plan to […]

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Byrne Calls For Action to Protect Local Food Producers

Slieve Gullion SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for action from the UK Government to safeguard the local horticulture industry in the face of an ongoing labour crisis.  The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has warned that NI’s Mushroom Industry will “disappear” in the next few years if the UK Government does not move […]

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Clear Communication Needed From Southern Trust – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the Southern Trust needs to clearly communicate with elected reps, staff and the community as they deliver a stabilisation plan for Daisy Hill. Speaking after a special council meeting with the head of the Southern Trust, the Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we pressed the Southern Trust […]

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Mournes District Electoral Area Supports Coffee and Connect Event

The Mournes District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum, supported Kittys Road Community Association to host a Coffee and Connect Event on Friday 23 June The event provided a platform for community members to come together and engage in meaningful conversations while creating opportunities for individuals to seek support, share their experiences and forge new friendships. A […]

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Cleary Celtic Football Club Honoured by Council Chairperson

The outstanding achievements of Cleary Celtic FC have been marked by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte. At a recent Civic Reception held in Newry’s Council Chamber, Cllr Harte presented the team with an engraved crystal bowl in recognition of their remarkable achievements in the 2021-2022 season. Speaking at the reception […]

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Finn Urges Progress on Conversion Therapy Ban

SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has urged progress on banning conversion therapy in the North. Councillor Finn is bringing a motion to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Monday asking councillors to reaffirm their opposition to the practice and to express solidarity with the LGBT+ community. She is also proposing council write to Stormont […]

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Savage Slams Trust “Travel Time” Hypocrisy

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has accused the Southern Health Trust of ‘breath-taking hypocrisy’ by refusing to travel to meet Councillors face-to-face on Monday evening to interrogate the threat to vital health services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Councillor Savage said: “On June 5th Councillors unanimously passed an emergency motion I proposed at the monthly meeting […]

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Chairperson Hosts Reception For Young Ambassadors

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte hosted a Civic Reception on Thursday 22 June, in the Downshire Civic Centre for the Young Ambassadors Programme participants. Now in its 16th year, the Young Ambassadors Programme is organised by the St. Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick. Bringing together young people from the US and Canada, […]