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Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that ratepayers in Newry City deserve a first class leisure centre. Following a meeting with senior management in Council, Cllr Mathers said: “It was important that senior council officials heard directly from leisure centre users who are not getting the services or access to the facilities they are entitled […]
Repurposing of the ex-military barracks site in Forkhill has now been completed and a special event to mark the launch of the community open space took place on Friday 6 October. The site is a significant expanse in the centre of the South Armagh village and for many generations the ex-military base was inaccessible to […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s plans for a Civic and Regional Hub in Newry have reached a significant new stage of development. The PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) process is now underway for the provision of a contractor responsible for construction. The process, which identifies suitable suppliers, will conclude with invitations to tender for the Belfast […]
Sinn Féin councillor Mary O’Dowd has said women affected by the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening must be fully supported. Responding to the Royal College of Pathology’s report into the Southern Trust’s review of cervical cancer screening, the ABC Councillor said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that around 17,500 women are to […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said the official opening of the new ‘St Jospeh’s’ school for Crossmaglen marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for local students and young people. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I was delighted to attend the official opening of the new school building for St. Joseph’s last week. […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has hailed the local turnout for the inaugural ‘Chieftain’s Walk’ in support of the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation. The Armagh City Councillor said: “We were joined by a large number of people in Armagh city this weekend for our first Chieftain’s walk, an event we now hope to hold annually […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie welcomed 33 amazing individuals and organisations to the Burrendale Hotel in Newcastle on Friday 28 September for a special Civic Awards Ceremony. This annual event serves as a platform for the Council to recognise those people who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community, made a […]
Louth County Council have joined forces with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and An Garda Síochána to ask parents and students across Louth to rethink their daily commute by taking part in the ‘Park ‘n’ Stride’ campaign. The aim of this initiative, which coincides with Irish Road Safety Week, October 2nd to 9th, is to reduce […]
The vital role of Northern Ireland Smallest Business Sector to the local economy, was the key message from this year’s Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, held in Newry. Hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber, more than 200 delegates from across Northern Ireland attended the conference. The event was […]
Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “I am dismayed by the loss of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill, an announcement which means that people will have to travel over 20 miles to Craigavon Area Hospital. Many people within the constituency of Newry and Armagh will now have to travel considerable distance for […]
The SDLP have stated that the vision of a world-class 15-acre city park for Newry has moved one step closer to becoming a reality. It comes as Newry Mourne and Down District Council released the concept designs and a fly through animation which brings the layout and vision to life. Welcoming this latest positive step, […]
Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween? ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will make a spooktacular return to Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Wednesday 25 and Monday 30 October. Once again celebrating the Gaelic festival of Samhain (Sow-in), which marks the harvest season’s end and the beginning of winter, the six-day festival […]
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