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Donnelly Welcomes Broadband Upgrade for Tullysaran

Sinn Féin councillor Fergal Donnelly has welcomed the rollout of upgraded broadband in Tullysaran as part of project Stratum. Councillor Donnelly said: “I’m glad to see the work currently being done to bring what I hope will be a much improved quality and speed of broadband into this area. “It’s important that families and businesses […]

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

SDLP Select Candidate for Cusher DEA

The SDLP has selected community first responder Emmajayne McKernan as its 2023 Local Election candidate for the Cusher DEA. SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “At a time when ordinary people are crying out for leadership, Emmajayne has stepped forward to be a new voice for Cusher. People deserve a hardworking representative like Emmajayne […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Plans to Cut EA Youth Services Deeply Concerning – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said she is shocked and deeply concerned about plans by the Education Authority to cut vital youth services. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The news of the cuts has come as a shock to the groups and people who supply these services such as outreach services to some of our most […]

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Farmers Need Funding Certainty – Magennis

Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has said that farmers need certainty now for what funding the British Government will provide to replace the EU funding lost by Brexit. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I have brought forward a motion calling on the council to write to the British Government and the DAERA Permanent Secretary and […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Heritage Plants Reintroduced to Warrenpoint Municipal Park As Restoration Nears Completion

Restoration works to restore Warrenpoint Municipal Park back to its former Edwardian glory are now in the final stages of completion.  To mark the final investment by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage […]

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Executive Needed to Put £600 in People’s Pockets Now!’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said an Executive must be formed now to ensure people get the £600 energy payment right away. The former finance minister was speaking ahead of an Assembly recall on Wednesday and called on the DUP to ‘end its boycott’ and form an Executive. Conor Murphy said: “It’s deeply concerning […]

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

Chairperson Marks St. Catherine’s Concert Band Centenary with Civic Reception

Newry’s St. Catherine’s Concert Band was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage on Wednesday 30 November to mark its 100th anniversary. At the event, which took place in Monaghan Row Civic Centre, Newry, the Chairperson outlined the history of how the Band was established and […]

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Tory Plan Falls Well Short of EU Funding – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the British government’s ‘Shared Prosperity Fund’ and said it represents a huge cut to EU funding for local community groups.  The former finance minister said the plan is significantly less than funding previously provided under the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund.  The Newry/Armagh MLA said: […]

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NHS Action Short of Strike Action Starts This Week

UNISON and NIPSA members in all employment areas in the health service in Northern Ireland will begin action short of strike action from Monday 5 December. Health service wide strike action will take place on Monday 12 December. This is the first strike in the health service since 2019. A return to strike action is a reflection of […]

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Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Municipal Park “Narrow Water” Rose Planting Ceremony

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chair, Cllr Michael Savage was joined by Mukesh Sharma, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland to plant a historical rose, “Narrow Water” in Warrenpoint Municipal Park. The final investment by The National Lottery Heritage Fund project in Warrenpoint Municipal Park was to reintroduce a selection of […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry and Armagh SDLP Condemns Attack on Keady Orange Hall

SDLP Newry and Armagh elected reps have condemned an attack on an Orange Hall in Keady. Pro-IRA graffiti was dubbed on the Orange Hall on the Crosskeys Road.  Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is a disgraceful attack on a local Orange Hall and the SDLP condemns it wholeheartedly. Given the nature of […]

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Boylan Condemns Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has condemned the attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall. Cathal Boylan said: “I unreservedly condemn the attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall. “Those responsible do not represent the community. “I would appeal to anyone with information about this vandalism to report it to the PSNI.” ENDS/CRÍOCH