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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 […]

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Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Stormont

DUP Failing Unionism – UUP

The Ulster Unionist Party has slammed the DUP regarding their recent plea to allow voters to let them “finish the job.” Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey said: “I note a comment from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson regarding a recent opinion poll, and his plea to voters to allow his party to ‘finish the job.’ This is […]

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

Questions Remain Unanswered By Southern Trust on Daisy Hill – Savage 

SDLP Councillor Michael Savage in his role as First Citizen of the District attended and spoke at the Save Our Emergency Surgery Rally in Newry on Saturday. Speaking after the rally he said: “While I accept we are taking positive steps forward through the work of groups like the Daisy Hill Future Group there are […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Brady Welcomes Investment For Key Health Projects In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the purchase of the Monaghan Row site, along with investment to purchase the Abbey Way site, are key steps in securing the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin MP said: “The news that the Monaghan Row site has now been bought by the trust is very […]