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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Marks St. Catherine’s Concert Band Centenary with Civic Reception

Newry’s St. Catherine’s Concert Band was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage on Wednesday 30 November to mark its 100th anniversary. At the event, which took place in Monaghan Row Civic Centre, Newry, the Chairperson outlined the history of how the Band was established and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Municipal Park “Narrow Water” Rose Planting Ceremony

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair, Cllr Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland to plant a historical rose, “Narrow Water” in Warrenpoint Municipal Park. The final investment by The National Lottery Heritage Fund project in Warrenpoint Municipal Park was to reintroduce a selection of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

South Armagh Police Review Must be Fully Implemented! – Murphy

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed the progress made in the South Armagh Police Review but insists there is more to be done. Councillor Murphy, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Policing and Community safety in council, said: “My colleagues and I received an update tonight from the PSNI about the progress of the South Armagh […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Hosts Welcome Event For Ukrainian Families

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage hosted a welcome event for Ukrainian families on Tuesday 8 November in the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The event provided Ukrainian families from across the district with an opportunity to meet with our Chairperson and Council officers, to ask questions and discuss their experiences and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Announces Environmental Poster Competition Winners

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition winners have produced eye catching, colourful posters on an environmental theme of their choice. The competition, managed by Council’s Sustainability team was open to both Primary and Secondary schools across the district, and this year’s winners and finalists were chosen from a record number of entries. The […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

South Armagh Must be Included in Council Tourism Plan – Ó Muirí

Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has said that South Armagh must be included as a key and distinct part of the council’s tourism strategy. Speaking after a public meeting in Forkhill, Barra said: “Tonight I spoke at a meeting of businesses from the South Armagh tourism sector to hear their concerns and to make […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Louth Louth County Council Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

‘Beyond Borders Conference’ Aims to Make Communities Across Ireland Safer Places to Live, Work and Visit

The first cross-border community conference, aimed at sharing ideas on how to make communities across Ireland safer, took place in Dundalk, County Louth on Thursday 17 November 2022. The ‘Beyond Borders Conference’ brought together over 300 representatives from the public, local government, policing, business, charity, and community sectors to explore safety challenges faced across the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

73 New Homes for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed the approval of planning for 73 New homes in Newry as part of the Pearses gate development on Merchant Quay. Commenting on the news of the approval, Councillor Murphy said: “Over 70 new homes will now be built for workers and families in the heart of Newry.  “There […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Welcomes £461,000 Road Resurfacing for Main B30 road between Lislea and Mullaghbawn

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has welcomed an investment of over £461,000 for a substantial resurfacing scheme of the main Newry Road.* The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After extensive lobbying on behalf of the road users and local residents, I’m glad to see that these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday. “This investment will see a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Concern Around Lack of Communication From Council – Harte

Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has expressed concern about the lack of communication from the council about the possible works being carried out at the Newry Leisure centre. The Newry City councillor said: “While we acknowledge that these works need to be carried out to address issues such as lifting tiles on the pool floor, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Stormont

Sinn Féin Meeting With Community and Voluntary Sector

Following a meeting of representatives from the Community and Voluntary sector across Newry and Armagh, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said these groups and those they support are facing great challenges as the cost of living continues to rise. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today our Sinn Féin team met with representatives from […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Condemns Sectarian Graffiti

Sinn Féin Councillor, Declan Murphy, has unreservedly condemned the sectarian graffiti daubed on the wall of St Teresa’s Church, Tullyherron, last night. ‘This cowardly act was perpetrated under the cover of darkness in a place of worship which is open to all of the community’. ‘Tullyherron is a very quiet, welcoming, area and it should […]