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Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has welcomed works to repair a number of previously damaged machines in Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry City councillor said: “I was pleased to see that works are now underway to repair a number of machines that had been previously damaged. “The number of damaged machines was a key concern […]
Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry. On Friday 2 February, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially switched on the lights of this dynamic, […]
SDLP councillor Pete Byrne has said that a local rates increase will hurt families who are already struggling financially. Councillors on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council voted in favour of a 6.41% increase on Monday night. The rates increase was proposed by Sinn Féin, and seconded by the DUP. The SDLP voted against the […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has called for the Minister of Health to set out a plan for the future of Daisy Hill hospital. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke on the matter at the latest full council meeting. Aoife said: “The decision to permanently remove emergency surgery from Daisy Hill Hospital has been deeply disappointing […]
Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month. The Non-Domestic District Rate […]
As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm. The St Patrick’s Day festivities promise to be a perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, and […]
Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has urged the new council cleansing Task force to make tackling dog fouling its top priority Speaking after the first meeting of this new group, the Newry City councillor said: “We welcome the formation of this new Task force by council, recognising the serious cleansing issues across the district that […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has called on senior council management to step up and take real action to address long standing issues with Newry Leisure Centre. The Newry city councillor spoke after organising the latest meeting between senior council management and concerned users of the leisure centre. Councillor Mathers said: “At this latest meeting, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that the immersive light exhibition, Illumaphonium: Halo will open in Newry on Friday 2 February, running for four weeks. This free attraction, funded by the Funded by the Department of Communities, features a dynamic and interactive, multi-sensory, music making installation, created by musician and inventor, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has announced that Sinn Féin will bring an ‘Ethical Procurement Policy (EPP)’ motion to Newry, Mourne and Down council. The Newry City councillor said: “Sinn Féin’s ‘Ethical Procurement Policy’ motions will propose that no council awards any contracts or utilises services provided by companies involved in breaching human rights and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers said tonight it is a disgrace that a security alert in Newry was causing serious disruption for local people on a cold winter’s night. Aidan Mathers said: “A security alert in the Camlough Road area of Newry has caused serious disruption for families and residents. “The Camlough road has been […]
Louth County Council has unveiled a pioneering initiative designed to halve cigarette litter in the county. The groundbreaking project, part of the broader Anti-Cigarette Litter Campaign, invites residents and visitors to “Vote with Your Butt” at strategically placed Ballot Bins. Two eye-catching Ballot Bins have been strategically installed at key locations – The Market Square […]
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