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McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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

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 Government Sport Stormont

ICC Belfast Secured For UEFA EURO 2028 Qualifying Draw

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said that UEFA EURO 2028 will leave a positive legacy for football in Northern Ireland. The tournament was officially launched in London on Wednesday evening, with ICC Belfast confirmed as the venue for the qualifying draw on 6 December 2026. Speaking after attending the launch event in London, the Minister […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Ministers Hail Success of NI Transplant Games Team

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have marked the success of the Northern Ireland Transplant Games Team following their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Transplant Games. In August this year the team of 27 athletes travelled to Dresden, Germany to compete in the Games. Team Northern Ireland placed 11th overall in […]

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Armagh Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Child Benefit U-Turn Welcome, But More Needed – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed HMRC’s U-turn in the issuing of letters suspending Child Benefit payments to families that have done nothing wrong.  Dáire Hughes MP said; “We welcome HMRC’s change of approach, recognising the staggering failure of their practices and their commitment to reinstate Child Benefit payments to […]

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Kimmins and Hughes Meet With Newry BID to Support Local Businesses and Community Safety

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry & Armagh MP Dáire Hughes met this week with Newry BID members to discuss important local issues including support for local businesses, street cleaning and community safety. Speaking after the meeting, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We focused on practical measures that can help local traders, improve […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Dáire Hughes MP Invites Public to ‘Another Ireland Is Possible’ discussion In Armagh

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on people from all communities and traditions to take part in an open public discussion on Irish unity, “Another Ireland is Possible: Discussing a Progressive and Equal New Ireland”, which takes place on Thursday 27th November in the Armagh City Hotel. The event will bring together a panel […]

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Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Challenges Sinn Féin to Back Up Their Support For Assembly Reform

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has challenged Sinn Féin to back up to their support for Assembly reform with action. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion calling for a programme for reform including an accountability mechanism for Executive Ministers. It passed with the support of Sinn Féin and the […]

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

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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Community Constituency Council Government Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

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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McNulty Calls for Full Public Inquiry Into Cervical Cancer Screening Scandal

On Monday 3rd November, the Assembly considered a motion highlighting the lack of transparency and immense delay in investigating the cervical cancer screening scandal by the Department of Health and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has echoed the call for a full public inquiry to uncover the […]