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There was a special presentation made to the Clogherhead Coastguard to thank them for their 200 years of service to the area. On Thursday evening, local designer Padraig Dunne and Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Cunningham presented the group with a beautiful clock. Special thanks was given to Paidi O’Shea at LES Laser Engraving Supplies who […]
Did you know, Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic? And that a very scary seven million of these costumes are thrown away each year? Also, did you know, that of the 10 million pumpkins grown in the UK, 95% are carved and decorated for Halloween? This produces around 18 tonnes of edible […]
Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has spoken of workers, families and businesses paying the price for the chaos and incompetence caused by the British Government. Commenting on Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister, the MLA said: “Liz Truss has resigned after forty-five days of turmoil and instability caused by her and her party. “The cost of […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart and Cllr Margaret Tinsley have congratulated local business The Bottom Drawer on celebrating 15 years in business. The Portadown boutique and home wear store has been a wonderful success story, bringing people from across Northern Ireland and beyond to Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the shop’s birthday, Carla […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has engaged with DFI on the issue of improving the Longfield road. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “After part of the road had subsided in September I asked DFI to repair the road as a matter of urgency – which they did. However, due to the boggy land that the […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Councillors Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson in celebrating the opening of Cline Play Park, Banbridge. The park will provide modern play facilities for local children and young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Along with my colleagues Councillor Paul Greenfield and Ian Wilson, we have been championing the case […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement on the establishment of an Elective Care Surgical Hub at Daisy Hill Hospital. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Yesterday’s announcement is very positive, helping to secure the long term future of Daisy Hill Hospital here in Newry city and to tackle the climbing waiting lists […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership will host an exciting ‘Get Into Tech’ event on Thursday 24 November, 9.45am-12.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event will promote the various pathways available to start your career in IT, regardless of your educational background. The event in partnership with Bring I.T. On, will feature […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has launched a charity driven campaign designed to help raise funds for four incredible charities that work right at the heart of our community. The Southern Area Hospice, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Simon Community and Suicide Down To Zero all provide vital support […]
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC said: “Back in July as Boris Johnson was preparing to leave office, I said that the United Kingdom needs strong, stable Government and that this was especially the case with regard to Northern Ireland in the absence of the devolved institutions. “Three months on, another Prime Minister is about to […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Roisin Mulgrew has welcomed news of the upcoming Sean Hollywood festival for Newry. The Newry City councillor said: “The upcoming event will be a week-long celebration of the whole arts culture within Newry as a send off for the existing arts centre before work on the new facility begins. “There have been […]
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson was speaking following Liz Truss’ resignation as Conservative leader after six weeks. Ms Truss will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is elected by Tory MPs within the next week. The Upper Bann MLA said, “Liz Truss’ term as Prime Minister was a disaster from start to finish and will […]
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