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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Murphy Welcomes Proposals for Community Paint Reuse Project

Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed a council proposal to create a community paint reuse project for the district. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “There are currently over 290 tonnes of paint left into the Household recycling centres across the district every year. “The cost of recycling all this paint is estimated to come […]

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Glanbia Announcement Welcomed by MP

Speaking after the announcement that Glanbia has sold its Glanbia Cheese mozzarella arm to US firm Leprino Foods Company, DUP MP Carla Lockhart said: “The size of the payment in this sale reflects the economic value of Glanbia Cheese, and the success it has had in recent years. The team in Magheralin have put excellence […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Dog Pound Launch First Dedicated Facebook Page

Louth County Council Dog Pound has a new dedicated Facebook page which launched over the last week. One of the busiest local authority pounds in the county, the Louth County Council facility is now more accessible than ever, with daily postings on new arrivals of dogs, pups and updates on those available for rehoming. The […]

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Do You Know How to Report Anti-Social Behaviour?

Did you know, there are many different types of anti-social behaviour? (ASB) These can range from noise and stray dogs to assault and hate crime. There are also a number of different organisations to report ASB to, depending on the issue – so Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP have produced leaflets and posters which provide […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Winner of Schools’ Label Design Competition for Aughnagun Honey Jars Announced

A new label has been designed by one of our local primary school children for the jars of honey produced by the native Irish black honeybees that were rehomed last June at the old landfill site at Aughnagun. Leah Campbell, from St Dallan’s Primary School in Warrenpoint, designed the label after entering a competition run […]

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Increase to Parking Charges is Another Blow to Local Businesses – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the news that car parking charges in Newry are set to increase will be another blow to local traders in the City. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “The announcement from DFI that on-street car parking charges in Newry are set to increase will leave shoppers and local […]

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

Strategic Alliance Welcomes Funding Successes for Newry, Mourne and Down and Louth Region

At a recent meeting of the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council Strategic Alliance, members welcomed significant recent funding awards in the region. In November 2022, a revised action plan of activities to be delivered by both councils under the Strategic Alliance was agreed.  Key priorities included the regeneration of the […]

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UNISON Asks Where is NI Pay Offer?

Following the announcement of a pay offer to NHS staff in England UNISON’s Health Committee in Northern Ireland is now asking the question when will a pay offer be made to health staff here?  Meeting today Thursday March 16th in emergency session, UNISON’s Industrial Action planning team is asking if new money, promised by the […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

We Only Get One Chance to Do This So Lets Do It Right and Put a Lifting Bridge on Newrys Southern Relief Road

The Southern Relief Road is an essential project which will improve the wellbeing of the people of Newry by removing heavy HGVs and pollution from our city centre.  It will also provide a vital road link for the future development of Warrenpoint Port.  While I welcome the economic, environmental and health benefits such a significant […]

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Executive Should Be Restored to Support Families With Childcare – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said more must be done to cut childcare costs for families and remove barriers to employment. Speaking from Washington today the party’s economy spokesperson renewed calls for a restored Executive to support families with childcare. Conor Murphy said: “Childcare is a huge issue for workers and families and can […]

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McGrath Alarmed at Dire Financial Situation Facing Health Service

SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said he is alarmed at the dire financial situation facing the health service. He was speaking after attending a Department of Health briefing on Wednesday where significant financial challenges facing the department were outlined. Measures under consideration to raise funds include continuing to charge for car parking at hospitals […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

New Development for Social Housing Tenants for Ardee

Louth County Council are delighted to announce the launch of a modern new development for social housing tenants at Cúirt na gCloch, Stoney Lane , Ardee. The scheme includes 14 newly built two bedroom bungalows, which have been designed with the needs of older people, and people with disabilities, in mind. Features such as level […]