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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon has expressed shock and concern with the full privatisation of Keady Dental Practice. Speaking on the issue the Keady based Councillor said: “The privatisation of Keady Dental Practice is a concern for the local community who have for years relied on this practise for NHS treatments. The move to a […]
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 […]
Buckle up for a belter of a Christmas in ABC Borough as the ‘Santa on Tour’ campaign, launched by the Council today (Tuesday 5 November), is billed as the hottest show around for local communities wishing to celebrate the festive season in style. Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their entourage of playful elves as they […]
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 […]
Cllr Bróna Haughey, at October’s Full Council Meeting, welcomed the Presentation from the Executive Office Re: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Cllr Haughey said, ‘It’s long awaited and a very welcome step in tackling violence against women and girls. As a woman, and I am sure some, if not all of the women in this chamber […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Donal McMahon Newry City will have no Halloween fireworks display this year despite the council promoting a sky rocket scene for its seasonal celebrations.The local authority has, however, provided financial and promotional support to other firework displays in the district including; Warrenpoint, Kilkeel, Downpatrick, and Crossmaglen. The result being that anyone in Newry who […]
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