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Five brightly painted ‘Chatty Benches’ have been installed across the borough to help bring local people together, thanks to a partnership between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the ABC Loneliness Network. Located in The Palace Demesne, Solitude Park, Lurgan Park, Edenvilla Park and Tannaghmore Gardens, the new Chatty Benches offer a spot for […]
Even the rain didn’t dampen spirits down at Tannaghmore Rare Breeds Animal Farm as the team welcomed Countryfile favourite and son of Rare Breed’s Survival Trust founder, Adam Henson for a special tour. Owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council, the farm is the only Rare Breed’s Survival Trust (RBST) […]
Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has declared his intention to stand in the upcoming Assembly election in Newry and Armagh. The popular Newry City Councillor amassed an incredible 2,296 first preference votes in the 2019 Council election in Newry DEA. His announcement is sure to rock the political spectrum in Newry and Armagh. Speaking […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí says that NMDDC’s Working Group on Irish Unity will provide an opportunity to discuss how the council can prepare, plan and consult on the possibility of constitutional change in Ireland. The group will be established following the passing of a motion proposed by Cllr Ó’ Muirí and seconded by […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has been overwhelmed by community support for the Council’s efforts to donate clothes, blankets and other essential items in response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donation points were recently opened in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre to enable residents to drop-off […]
Three plaster models from the Proud People sculpture in Newry, along with some of the sculptor’s preparatory drawings and photographs, are now displayed in Newry and Mourne Museum. The sculpture, which stands in Hill Street and depicts various phases in the history of Newry, was commissioned in 1994 as part of the celebrations to mark […]
A new initiative to address skills shortages and improve employment opportunities for those interested in a career in the transport and logistics industry, has been established by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in conjunction with a number of key local firms. The Newry, Mourne and […]
One of the world’s most successful business leaders is to headline a hybrid summit on the topic of Empowering Talent on Wednesday 23 March. The event, which has been created by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Management and Leadership Network, will explore how individuals and businesses can identify, amplify and realise their […]
Over the weekend, an amazing 130 local residents graduated with flying colours after a challenging eight-week Couch to 5K training programme. Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the programme allowed runners to take part virtually or in person at Portadown People’s Park. Starting with a mixture of walking and running, participants gradually […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne brought a motion to the March meeting of Drogheda’s Municipal District seeking a temporary installation of ‘Pedestrian Rainbow Crossroads’ at the tholsel area to celebrate Drogheda Pride 5th-7th August. They would be adjacent rainbow crossings next to the existing pedestrian crossings at the bottom of Peter Street, Laurence’s Street, Shop […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason hosted an afternoon event in the Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an event that is celebrated globally to recognise, commemorate, and promote women’s achievements in our society. This year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, promotes diversity and […]
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