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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down Stormont

Launch of Tender Process for Re-Development of Major Site in Downpatrick

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the launch of the tender process to redevelop a major site in the Irish Street area of Downpatrick. The site includes the former police station building, adjacent buildings and the Irish Street car park. The aim of the scheme is to create an innovative and inclusive place of the […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Update on Public Realm Works at Westgate Area of Drogheda

At the October Meeting of Drogheda Borough District, in Governors House, Millmount, Elected Members were given an update on planned works to the Westgate Area of Drogheda from the Public Realm team of Louth County Council. Members were advised that the Louth County Council project, which is funded by the Urban Regeneration Development Fund, will […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

Shamed DUP Child Grooming Councillor Quits Role

DUP Rowallane Councillor William Walker has quit his role as a Councillor for Rowallane following being charged with attempted sexual communication with children. William Walker was suspended from the DUP following his arrest in February but had continued as a Rowallane area representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite being suspended from the party. […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

South Armagh Man Banned from Keeping Animals for Five Years

A Newry resident has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of an Animal Welfare offence. At a hearing in Newry Magistrates Court on 17 October 2022, Mr Jamie Gallogly, Main Street, Belleks, Newry was found guilty of an animal welfare offence under Section 4 of the Welfare of Animals […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Clogherhead Coastguard Thanked for 200 Years of Service

There was a special presentation made to the Clogherhead Coastguard to thank them for their 200 years of service to the area. On Thursday evening, local designer Padraig Dunne and Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Cunningham presented the group with a beautiful clock. Special thanks was given to Paidi O’Shea at LES Laser Engraving Supplies who […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Think ‘green’ this Halloween!

Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP and Cllr congratulates The Bottom Drawer on 15th Birthday

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have congratulated local business The Bottom Drawer on celebrating 15 years in business. The Portadown boutique and home wear store has been a wonderful success story, bringing people from across Northern Ireland and beyond to Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the shop’s birthday, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Larkin Engages with DFI on Improving Safety on the Longfield Road

Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has engaged with DFI on the issue of improving the Longfield road. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After part of the road had subsided in September I asked DFI to repair the road as a matter of urgency – which they did. However, due to the boggy land that the […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Upper Bann Westminster

Opening of Cline Road Play Park Marked

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Councillors Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson in celebrating the opening of Cline Play Park, Banbridge. The park will provide modern play facilities for local children and young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Along with my colleagues Councillor Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson, we have been championing the case […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

‘Get Into Tech’ Event to Promote Local IT Career Opportunities

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event will promote the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background. The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Chairperson Supports Local Charities with Online Donation Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a charity driven campaign designed to help raise funds for four incredible charities that work right at the heart of our community.  The Southern Area Hospice, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Simon Community and Suicide Down To Zero all provide vital support […]

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Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Mulgrew Welcomes Upcoming Arts Festival for Newry

Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed news of the upcoming Sean Hollywood  festival for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “The upcoming event will be a week-long celebration of the whole arts culture within Newry as a send off for the existing arts centre before work on the new facility begins. “There have been […]