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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth

€351k Allocated for Works on Rural Roads and Laneways in Louth – O’Dowd

€351k has been allocated for repair and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in County Louth, with funding being provided through the Local improvement Scheme 2022. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of a total allocation of €11 million for projects across the […]

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Agriculture Community Council Government NMD Council South Armagh

Magennis Calls for Red Diesel Changes to be Reversed

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has called on the British government to reverse the changes to red diesel entitlements which come into force.   The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “The British government needs to reverse its decision to end the red diesel rebate. “These changes will hit businesses in construction, quarrying and manufacturing which are already […]

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Community Education Government Infrastructure Portadown Westminster

Lockhart Provides Update on Birches Footpath Scheme

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that extensive works to extend a footpath around Birches Primary School will go ahead on 11th April, for a period of 7 weeks. The MP, who has lobbied successfully for this scheme, said: “This significant investment to extend the footpath around Birches Primary School was due to […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Government

Showcase Event Celebrates Success of Local Peace IV Programme

A final event marking the conclusion and celebrating the success of ABC Council’s PEACE IV funded Local Authority Action Plan, which has seen over 150 projects community, sporting and capital projects delivered since 2017, was held in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh on Tuesday 22 March. The Action Plan was funded through the European Union’s […]

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Climate Community Council Government NMD Council South Down

Striking Artwork from Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition Winners

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Schools’ Environmental Poster Competition winners have produced eye catching posters on an environmental theme. The competition was open to both Primary and Secondary schools across the district, and the overall winners of this year’s main prize are local pupils Effie McMullan from Sacred Heart Primary School, Dundrum and Laura […]

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Agriculture Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Poots Support for Agricultural Shows

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA for providing £200,000 of support for local agricultural shows. The Minister announced the “Bounce Back” funding to help shows recover from the impact of the pandemic. Carla Lockhart said: “I have been working alongside representatives of local agricultural shows to press home the […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Community Spirit Alive and Well at Fundraising Breakfasts – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has commended St Columba’s Parish Church, and Clogher LOL 529 and RBP 139 on their respective fundraising breakfasts this weekend. The MP called at both events, meeting local people and enjoying some of the delicious food on offer.  Carla Lockhart said: “It is really encouraging to see the recommencement of […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Y-Zone Offering Hope to Young People – Lockhart

Local MP Carla Lockhart has visited the Y-Zone in Portadown to meet Campbell and Gail Best, and see the new Youth Hut Initiative that is the latest addition to the work of Portadown Elim in the town to engage with young people. Carla Lockhart said: “Campbell and Gail have such a heart and zeal for […]

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Community Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Veterans Roadshow a Vital Support for Servicemen and Women – MP

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has thanked Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan for organising an excellent Veterans Roadshow in Portadown last week.  Speaking after visiting the event at the Seagoe Hotel, Carla Lockhart said: “We have a very large veterans community living here in Upper Bann. They are highly respected in our community, and we want to […]

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Community Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont

Narrow Water Bridge Moves to Procurement Phase

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has made the Bridge Orders to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project to procurement phase.  The Narrow Water Bridge project is a commitment within the New Decade New Approach agreement.  The Irish Government has provided €3 million in funding from the Shared Island Fund to allow Louth County Council as lead […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Education Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’ Message Delivered to Primary Schools

P3 primary school pupils across the Borough recently had a visit from representatives of the PCSP and PSNI for an interactive chat about ‘Road Safety’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. Gwen Bartley, PCSP Project Coordinator, was joined by the local PSNI – Road Education Officer and Neighbourhood Officers – as they spoke to Primary 3 pupils about […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Meets Šefčovič

Cyber security and health were on the agenda at the latest Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg at the weekend, which was attended by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin deputy, who is a member of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee said that outside expert witnesses should be brought in on […]