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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Calls for Scourge of TB to be Tackled

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said the increased prevalence of TB in badgers is further evidence that action must be taken that reduces the disease, and to protect cattle across Northern Ireland. Carla Lockhart said: “The positive rate for TB in badgers tested has jumped from 16% in 2021 to 27% for 2022. That […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Eve of Poll Statement by Nicola Grant

How the people of Newry vote on Thursday will determine the future of this city and its citizens for years to come. There is a lot that needs to be done and there are many important decisions to be taken. It is vital that the people we return as our Councillors do that in the […]

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

TUV’s Eve of Poll Message

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “To vote TUV 1 is to signal irreversible opposition to the Union-destroying Protocol. No ifs, no buts. We can never come to terms with the core tenet of the Protocol and Windsor Whitewash that GB is a foreign country and we must trade and run our economy accordingly. We […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Reports of Doctors Leaving Daisy Hill Deeply Concerning – Brady

Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady has said news that a number of medical staff have left Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Reports that a number of medical personnel have ‘ended their tenure’ at Daisy Hill Hospital is deeply concerning. “More concerning is the claim that one of the […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

SDLP Call for Chief Executive of Southern Trust to Resign Over Daisy Hill Hospital Issues

Newry and Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called for the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust to resign following the resignation of staff from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. Mr McNulty said: “The decision by the last two remaining stroke consultants to resign from Daisy Hill Hospital must now force the Chief Executive of […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Veteran SDLP Campaigner Frank Feely Urges Voters to Protect the Good Friday Agreement at the Polls This Thursday

Veteran SDLP campaigner and Newry’s first Mayor has urged voters to protect the Good Friday Agreement when the head to the polls on Thursday. He said: “I worked with the late Seamus Mallon and the late John Fee and many others to deliver the Good Friday Agreement and I firmly believe it is the only […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle Newry NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Grant Calls for Public Review of Gateway Project

“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]

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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 […]