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McNulty: Courts Clear on Sean Brown Inquiry

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed a Court of Appeal decision to affirm a High Court ruling that the UK Government must hold a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. Mr. McNulty and SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone attended court with the Brown family on Friday. UK Secretary of […]

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Castlewellan Peace Maze Benefits from Inaugural Cross-Border Horticultural Student Visit

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome horticulture teachers and students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc College of Horticulture (Teagasc), Dublin, to Castlewellan Forest Park on Wednesday 30 April. The group of 30 students and staff worked in mixed teams alongside park staff to carry […]

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McNulty Calls for Urgent Action on Cross-Border Healthcare Support as Public Desperation Grows

Newry & Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Minister of Health to provide an urgent update on the reintroduction of the Cross-Border Reimbursement Scheme amid a surge in public enquiries from individuals facing unacceptable waits for NHS surgical treatment. Mr. McNulty, who has tabled an urgent Written Assembly Question pressing the Minister […]

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Government Politics Westminster

TUV Tables Commons Motion on Kneecap

TUV leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister today tabled the following Early Day Motion in the Commons: That this House condemns without equivocation the menacing incitement to murder public servants by the renegade group Kneecap; believes public confidence in the justice system requires police and prosecutory action against these purveyors of hate, particularly following […]

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

Camlough Mobile Phone Coverage Improves

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy  has said that access to  O2 mobile phone coverage in Camlough is now in operation. The local Councillor said he fully expects other networks to be accessible shortly. Welcoming the development , the Sinn Féin elected representative stated that access to mobile phone coverage was essential for […]

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Newry’s Arts Legacy Must Be Protected – Finn

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has reiterated her calls for the late great Sean Hollywood’s name to be maintained as works progress on a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry. The Newry City Councillor explained, “Born in 1943, Sean Hollywood was an extremely well-renowned actor within the theatrical circles of Newry and beyond, working diligently […]

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Government Infrastructure Stormont

Ulster Unionist Party Send Condolences on Death of Pope Francis

Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA, and Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA, have expressed condolences on the death of Pope Francis. Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA said, “The Pope is always cherished by so many in this country, but Pope Francis clearly had an extra special place in the hearts of his people. “I shall […]

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Mary Lou McDonald Expresses Deep Sadness at Death of Pope Francis

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has expressed her deep sadness at the death of Pope Francis.  She said: “For those of us who are Catholics, this is a moment of huge loss but the death of Pope Francis will also be mourned by those across the globe who respected him as a courageous spiritual […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Recognise Opportunities of Investment In Public Transport

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an increase in the use of bus and rail services across the North but urged the Executive to invest in public transport and harness the opportunity it offers. It follows confirmation from Translink that they have recorded an additional three million passenger journeys for 2024/25, resulting […]

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Government International Westminster

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Claire Hanna MP has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88.  Claire Hanna MP said: “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned not only by those of the Catholic faith, but by people across the world. He was a leader of humanity and authenticity, deeply attuned to the real lives […]

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O’Neill Expresses Condolences Following Death of Pope Francis

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has expressed her condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis, a man of great faith and a strong, determined leader. “During his visit to Ireland in 2018, he spoke passionately in support of the […]

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MP Slams Those Responsible For Racially Abusing Daisy Hill Hospital Staff And Their Families

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has slammed those responsible for abusing international Daisy Hill Hospital Staff.  Recently five doctors and their families were enjoying a day out in a local play park when they were subject to vile racist abuse. Condemning the incident, the Newry and Armagh MP said,  “This is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting […]