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Newry: Council Refuse to Share Green Energy Report

By Donal McMahon A NI council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Newry,Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) environment committee officer say they are “not permitted” to provide findings on the use of solar panels with other local authorities. A motion to engage […]

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McNulty: Geo-Blocking of Our National Games Must Stop

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty is calling for an end of the geo-blocking of RTÉ programming in the North. Geo-blocking refers to the inability of many viewers in the north of Ireland to access RTÉ’s coverage of Irish sporting events due to rights restrictions. Mr. McNulty said:   “The continued unavailability of RTÉ programming, […]

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Newry: Data Concerns Over Park and Ride Plans

By Donal McMahon Plans for a Newcastle park and ride facility have surfaced in a new Stormont travel consultation following the Irish Open golf tournament.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) had been quizzed to provide infrastructure data during its recent environment committee, due to a potential change in direction from its 10 year Active […]

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McNulty:  Fixed Bridge Would Be A “Spectacular Own Goal”

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that proceeding with a fixed bridge across Newry Canal would be a “spectacular own goal.” Mr. McNulty was speaking at Stormont on the Department for Infrastructure’s proposal to construct a fixed bridge across Newry Canal as part of the Southern Relief Road project.  He pressed the […]

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Newry: Public In The Dark Over Solar Bins

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is keeping the public in the dark over plans for new solar bins. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) closed the door to the  chamber with no reports opened to ratepayers at its recent environment committee. The secret discussion on the business case, 15 years behind the […]

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Health Ministers Meet In Dublin to Discuss Cross Border Healthcare Collaboration

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt travelled to Dublin for his first official meeting with Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD. The ministers met at the Irish Department of Health where they discussed strengthening cross-border healthcare collaboration, before touring the site of the state-of-the-art new Children’s Hospital. The Ministers’ discussions included the potential for the development […]

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McNulty Backs Striking Irish Language Groups

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has pledged his support to groups across Ireland taking half-day strike action to call for fair investment in the Irish language. He was speaking ahead of the action on Wednesday. Mr. McNulty also welcomed the confirmation the UK Government would repeal a 300-year-old ban on the Irish language […]

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Grant Calls For Newry Council to Release Green Energy Report

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon Newry Mourne and Down District Council to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources. The council claiming that the report is commercially sensitive beggars’ belief she says Nicola continued the council has agreed to engage in forums to share information yet refuse to […]

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Chairperson Welcomes Continued Support of Newry Chamber Music

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed renewal of the Council’s partnership with Newry Chamber Music. Formed by artistic director Joanne Quigley McParland and her brother David Quigley in 2004, Newry Chamber Music aim to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. The group presents up […]

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Discover Hidden Gems at Home: Tourism Showcase Event Explores the Best of Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Discover the hidden treasures right on your doorstep at the Hidden Gems at Home Tourism Showcase Event, taking place at the Newry Variety Market on Sunday 23 March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. This exciting event is designed to inspire local residents in Newry, Mourne and Down to explore the best of what Mourne Gullion […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down PCSP to Host Safety and Wellbeing Event

The Newry, Mourne, and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has organised a free walk-in Safety and Wellbeing Event. The event will take place in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 4 March 2025 from 10am to 2pm.  It has been organised by the PCSP in collaboration with Start 360 an organisation that delivers a […]

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Progress on Key Infrastructure Projects Across Newry and Armagh – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh has welcomed progress on key infrastructure projects across the constituency, following a productive meeting with new Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA.  Speaking after the meeting with the Minister, Dáire Hughes MP said; “It is very encouraging to hear that progress is being made on a number of key […]