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Local ‘Get Out, Get Active… In Action’ Programme Scoops National Award

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Disability Sport NI’s inclusive physical activity programme ‘Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) In Action’ is named overall winner for Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Held last month, the APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by […]

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Online Book of Condolence Opened in Louth for Victims of Creeslough Tragedy

The Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr Conor Keelan, in the presence of Mr Joe McGuinness, Deputy Chief Executive, has today opened an online book of condolences to allow the people of Louth the opportunity to extend their sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the explosion in Creeslough […]

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DUP Executive Boycott Abandons Farmers and Rural Communities – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the DUP boycott of the Executive abandons farmers and rural communities facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said:  “Our local farmers are facing spiralling costs of fuel, feed and fertilizer as well as the uncertainty caused by Brexit.  “The DUP boycott of the […]

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Pop Up Pool Comes to Ardee

Louth County Council are delighted to announce that, in association with Swim Ireland, a Pop Up Pool will be provided in Ardee from next January until March 2023. This is part of a programme by Swim Ireland, who are providing and moving two 12m by 3.4m steel structures around various locations in Ireland. The Pop […]

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Swim Ireland Pop Up Swimming Pool Coming to Ardee – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd and Ardee Councillor Dolores Minogue have said they are thrilled to have received confirmation that the Swim Ireland Pop Up Pool will be coming to Ash Walk in Ardee. O’Dowd said “The 12m by 3.4m portable pool will be arriving in January and will be in place until March. “This […]

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ABC Council Launches Borough’s First Age Friendly Strategy

At yesterday’s (Monday 03 October) International Day for Older Persons celebration event, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council pledged its commitment to supporting older people’s right to live a full, active, and healthy life by unveiling the region’s first Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025.  Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) […]

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Children and Young People Encouraged to #BeSafeOnline in New Cyber Safety Campaign

An animated digital campaign to encourage children and young people to stay safe and smart online has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim of the #BeSafeOnline campaign is to raise awareness of responsible and safe use of the internet and social media in our communities. Sometimes being online can leave […]

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Lord Mayor Welcomes His Chosen Charities

Each year, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon chooses two charities to support during their year of office – and this year, Councillor Paul Greenfield, has chosen to support B Positive and the Southern Hospice NI. “I am thoroughly enjoying my time as Lord Mayor so far and am delighted that part […]

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Council Welcomes Delegation from Finland to the District

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council working in partnership with the East Border Region and Louth County Council welcomed a delegation from Kunta TEK Labour Union in Finland to our district on Friday 23 September to visit Victoria Lock, the Narrow Water Bridge site in Warrenpoint and the Carlingford Lough Greenway. The delegation comprised of […]

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MP Hits Out at ABC Council

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has hit out at ABC Council over their refusal to collect black bags from home owners and businesses following the industrial action. The local MP recently welcomed the end of the strike saying that she was keen for a fair deal for both the workers and the rate payer.  She has […]

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Footsteps in the Forest Returns to Slieve Gullion with a Magical Halloween Experience

Would you take a walk in a spooky forest during Halloween?  Well Visit Mourne is inviting everyone to do just that.  Its final Giant Adventure for this year, ‘Footsteps in the Forest’, will be a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park between Thursday 27 and Monday 31 October. This year the popular event […]

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Delay By Planners is Failing Community of Camlough – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the delay by local planners on a decision around a new Community Centre for Camlough is extremely frustrating for the community. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The planning application for the new Community Centre has been in the system for over two years now. “Despite many requests […]