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Speaking after four local universities penned a joint letter to the British Secretary of State raising the issue, Sinn Féin economy spokesperson Conor Murphy said: “Reports from four local universities that student places are at risk of being cut due to a lack of funding will have dire consequences for the development of our young […]
Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 7 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual awards recognise […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Department of Health must step in to stabilise services and provide a plan to secure the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after he joined the Daisy Hill Future group in a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of […]
The Department of Health has met Daisy Hill Hospital campaigners to underline that intensive work is ongoing to stabilise its services. Priorities for this stabilisation work include safeguarding service provision, minimising potential bed reductions and protecting the Emergency Department. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May held meetings today with the Daisy Hill Hospital Future […]
Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed the SDLP for their unusual silence regarding a recent IRA Commemoration in South Armagh. Keith Ratcliffe said: “I am disappointed that the party of Seamus Mallon, a man with whom I had many disagreements in terms of politics but who was always outspoken and unambiguous when it came […]
Mr Finucane was the main speaker at the event in Mullaghbawn, which was advertised as commemorating the ‘South Armagh volunteers’. Lagan Valley MLA Ms Eastwood had called on the Sinn Féin MP to rethink his addressing the event. “It is disappointing John Finucane went ahead with addressing this event,” she said. “Everyone in our society […]
Work on a new housing development in Newry has begun at the Watsons Road area of the City following a 10 year dispute over a road upgrade. The original planning approval from developer MJM Group Ltd to upgrade parts of the main access of the adjacent Watson’s Road before the building of 200 new houses […]
Partners from the Shared Island Agri Food Infrastructure Enabling Growth project gathered in Armagh for a study visit to explore the development of food innovation and agri technologies. The Shared Island Agri Food Infrastructure Enabling Growth project is a unique collaboration between cross-border local authority partnerships to test the feasibility of new investment projects to […]
Louth County Council are proudly sponsoring two awards in the Drogheda and District Chamber Northeast Business Excellence awards 2023. The awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and creativity, honour brilliant people going the extra mile for their customers and clients, and shine a light on the fantastic things businesses are doing to make a difference in […]
Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that no amendments can fix the British government’s broken Legacy Bill. Mr Eastwood was speaking after a series of new amendments to the legislation were published. He called on the British government to listen to the widespread opposition to the Bill. Foyle MP Mr […]
The newly elected Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Councillor Valerie Harte attended her first official engagement this week as First Citizen of the Council when she welcomed the World Voyager Cruise Ship into Warrenpoint Port. The passengers, from the USA, were greeted with warm hospitality and Councillor Harte presented (from L to […]
Members from local community groups arrived at Killeavy Castle on Sunday 4 June for a very special afternoon tea. The day was organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as a thank you for all the hard work community volunteers do to help manage community facilities throughout the district. The contribution of volunteers is […]
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