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Councillor Valerie Harte Condemns Attempted Burglaries in Newry, Calls for Heightened Vigilance

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has called for increased community vigilance following a series of attempted burglaries in Newry, including an incident in the early hours of last night in High Street, where residents confronted an intruder in their home. In a separate incident, a van was broken into, with tools and a wallet stolen […]

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Junior Ranger Challenge Encourages Children to Discover the Wonders of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Young nature lovers are being invited to step into the wild with the launch of the Junior Ranger Challenge from Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Children aged between 6 and 13 can now become official Junior Geopark Rangers by attending at least eight educational workshops held across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Forest […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Sinn Féin Leading Efforts to Restore and Revitalise Newry’s Historic Canal — Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said Sinn Féin is playing a leading role in driving forward plans to restore, clean and revitalise the historic Newry Ship Canal. The project is being advanced as part of a joint initiative between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aimed […]

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Criminality In Our Community Will Not Be Tolerated – Finnegan and Quinn

Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have strongly condemned the break-in at a home in Silverbridge last night and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to bring forward to police.  Aoife Finnegan said: “We unreservedly condemn this disgraceful act of criminality. Breaking into someone’s home is not only illegal but […]

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Councillor Aidan Mathers Invites Local Community to Newry Launch of Our Martin

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has invited the people of Newry and beyond to attend the local launch of Our Martin — a powerful new book celebrating the life and legacy of Martin McGuinness. The event will take place on Friday, 7th November at 7:00pm in Derrybeg Community Centre, Newry, and promises to be a […]

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Councillor Cathal King Invites Comrades to Commemorate the Edentubber Martyrs

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has encouraged people from across the area to attend this year’s Edentubber Commemoration on Sunday, 9th November, to honour the memory of the Edentubber Martyrs. Councillor King said: “I am honoured to chair this year’s event. These annual gatherings are a time for reflection, pride, and renewed commitment to the […]

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Crotlieve DEA Afternoon Tea Dance – A Fantastic Community Celebration

The Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum’s annual Afternoon Tea Dance proved once again to be a huge success, with a wonderful turnout for this much-loved free community event. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon filled with delicious lunch, live music and plenty of dancing, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes that brought […]

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Fastway Couriers Receivership Having a Detrimental Effect on Workers and Small Businesses

Fastway Couriers going into receivership is having a detrimental effect on workers and small businesses alike. Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has said “this has come as a major shock to their 300+ workers who still have their bills to pay despite losing their income. I know of a few lads around Cooley and throughout […]

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ABC Councillors Say ‘No’ to Digital ID!

By François Vincent, Local Democracy Reporter Councillor Sarah Duffy (Sinn Féin, Armagh DEA), like her nationalist counterparts, felt strongly that as an Irish citizen, she should not be issued with a digital British ID card. She stated: “I am not a British citizen. I never have been, and I never will be. The Good Friday […]

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Councillor Cathal King Calls for Floodlights at Meigh Playing Fields and Walking Track

Sinn Féin Councilor Cathal King has written to the Council calling for floodlights to be installed at Meigh Playing Fields and the adjacent Walking Track. “This upgrade is essential to make the facility fully accessible for local residents, supporting sport, physical activity, and safety,” said Councilor King. “The newly installed pitch is a real community […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Councillor Harte Welcomes Commencement of Works on Rathfriland Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the start of works on Rathfriland Road to construct a new pedestrian island. “I’m pleased to see this important project now underway. I have worked closely with the Department for Infrastructure to ensure the need for improved pedestrian safety on Rathfriland Road was recognised and prioritised. “This work […]

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Closure of Armagh Cinema Disappointing for Local Families – Duffy

Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy has said the closure of the Omniplex cinema in Armagh is disappointing for families and the wider community “This will be disappointing news for many, especially families and young people who’ve enjoyed the cinema over the years. My thoughts are with the staff affected at this difficult time. Councillor Duffy […]