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By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to initiate twinning with a Palestinian city in a show of solidarity. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed during the conflict with Israel following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Correspondence from Derry City and Strabane District Council has urged all councils to support a resettlement programme for […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged the Southern Health Trust to conclude the outstanding smear test review urgently. The party’s health spokesperson said: “It is worrying that there are still around 11,000 women’s smear tests yet to be re-checked as part of the review of cervical screening. “This is unacceptable and again demonstrates women’s […]
The SDLP’s Councillors Laura Devlin and Doire Finn have said the lack of female representation for the keynote address at International Women’s Day is “baffling” and must be rectified. Commenting, Mournes Councillor Devlin said, “The point of International Women’s Day is to highlight women’s issues including gender equity, women’s healthcare, addressing gender based violence and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses. Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has organised a public meeting in Ballymacnab hall for farmers with DAERA to discuss future funding for farmers here amid the loss of former EU funding. The Sinn Féin councillor for Cusher said: “This meeting will be held on Thursday 7th March at 7:30pm in Ballymacnab community hall. “Farmers all […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s annual networking event took place on Friday 23 February in in the beautiful surroundings of the Montalto Estate outside Ballynahinch. This year’s focus was on sustainable tourism and learning more about the newly designated Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. The event attracted a diverse range of tourism industry professionals and […]
Sinn Féin councillor Áine Quinn has condemned an attempted burglary at a house in Creggan on Saturday evening. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “A home in the Creggan area was targeted by individuals on Saturday evening. “While nothing was taken from the house, the occupants have been left badly shaken by this ordeal. “The number […]
SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]
Each registered household in the district can obtain a ‘Single-Park Permit’, granting free car entry into one of the Council’s four Forest and Country Parks when a new charging system gets underway from 4 March. Residents can simply pick up the permit at the park of their choice from Monday 4 March with the production […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that works to resurface the Dundalk Road have begun. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Resurfacing works have now begun on the Dundalk road, outside of Newtownhamilton. “This road has been in a poor state for some time and after much lobbying by Sinn Féin, it’s great to […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, under the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’ is proposing to undertake Environmental Improvement (EI) Schemes in Bessbrook, Castlewellan, Rostrevor and Saintfield. The EI Schemes will improve the physical infrastructure of the villages following significant investment provided by the Department for Communities, Department for Infrastructure, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and […]
By Donal McMahon A major financial tourism package is set to be launched in Newry, Mourne and Down after a four year delay due to Covid. The report on the Tourist Accommodation Funding Programme was presented to the council’s economy, regeneration and tourism (ERT) committee this week. However, no scrutiny was allowed on the £1m funding […]
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