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Community Council Dáil Éireann Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Stormont

7 Political Parties Refuse Public Debate Before Local Elections – Aontu

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín invited 8 leaders of political parties in the North of Ireland to participate in a public debate on the issues of concern to people in advance of the election. All but one of those parties refused to respond and participate. Speaking of the lack of public debate […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh South Down Upper Bann

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse!” – Aontu

“If We Refuse to Exercise Our Right to Vote, The Stormont Parties Will Win and Things will Get Worse” writes Aontú candidate Liam Reichenberg It is an enormous tragedy that so many people are disillusioned with the democratic process. Every day on the canvas trail I meet people who tell me they will not vote […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

SDLP Call for Rory Gallagher to Stand Aside

SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has called the manager of the Derry senior Gaelic football team to stand aside ahead of this weekend’s Ulster Final after allegations of domestic violence were made against him. Ms Hunter said that women and girls across Ireland will not be able to support his leadership of the team […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Job Opportunities Available at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership are offering local employers and residents the opportunity to come together at a Job Fair in Newry on Thursday 25 May 2023. Providing a platform for businesses across the district to promote live employment vacancies, the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair will offer new job opportunities to […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Sport Upper Bann

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go for Annual Craigavon Lakes 10k, 5k & 1k races!

Athletes, fun runners and active families are being urged to lace up their running shoes and register for the annual Craigavon Lakes 10K race, 5K run or 1K fun run taking place on Wednesday 7th June 2023! Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and sponsored and supported by Tesco, McKeever Sports and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Council Celebrates Sporting Stars at NMD Sports Awards

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) welcomed over 250 guests to the Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Wednesday 29 March for the NMD Sports Awards 2022. The event celebrates the remarkable achievements of teams and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sport […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Education Government Louth

Welcome Resolution for Ardee Educate Together Project – O’Dowd and Minogue

Local Fine Gael colleagues, Deputy Fergus O’Dowd and Cllr Dolores Minogue have welcomed news that Minister Donohoe and Foley have resolved the funding delays on the long awaited Ardee Educate Together School New Build. The school project was one of  the 58 school projects paused temporarily because of funding pressures on the Department of Education’s building programme. O’Dowd said […]

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Community Constituency Government South Down Sport Stormont Warrenpoint

McGrath Gives Full Support to Warrenpoint FC

SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has expressed his full support for Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to refuse its application for a Championship License and Promotion License for participation next season. Mr McGrath said: “Like many political representatives, I was recently contacted by the management of Warrenpoint FC following the IFA’s decision to […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Ó Murchú Speaks on Construction Safety Licensing Bill

Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú used time during a debate on the Construction Safety Licensing Bill to highlight the work being done in Louth in relation to lifelong learning and the pursuit of innovative technologies. The Sinn Féin representative said there had been ‘significant, positive news in Louth’ particularly in relation to the Louth and […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Alliance Party to Attend Coronation of King Charles

Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has sent her congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort ahead of their coronation this weekend. Speaking ahead of attending the event in London tomorrow (Saturday), Mrs Long said it was an historic occasion. “My best wishes and congratulations go to Their Majesties King […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Every Effort Must Be Made to Avoid Norbrook Redundancies – Savage

SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]