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

Police In Camlough Demonstrated Leadership – Feehan

Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh

Cusher Councillor Appeals For Calm and Vigilance Around Orange Halls

Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Sport Westminster

SDLP Submits Commons Motion Congratulating Armagh

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has submitted a Westminster Early Day Motion congratulating Armagh following their victory over Galway in the All-Ireland Men’s Senior Football Championships at the weekend. Mr Eastwood paid tribute to the players, coaching staff and all those involved in the win which has generated huge excitement in Armagh and across the […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann

TUV Raise Incident at Lurgan PSNI Station Following GAA Final

TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has written to the Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final I write to inquire as to what action is being taken following the erection of Armagh GAA flags on Lurgan PSNI station following the GAA final on Sunday. […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down Sport

Council Welcomes The Return of The Amgen Irish Open

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support the return of the prestigious Amgen Irish Open in September. The highly anticipated golf tournament, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, will take place in Royal County Down, Newcastle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024, attracting golf enthusiasts and visitors […]

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Community Government Health Stormont

‘Shape The System Around Children and Young People’ ~ Youth Panel Tells Health Minister

Members of the NICCY Youth Panel have told the Health Minister their main goal is promote young people within the Health portfolio following a meeting at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday. During the introductory meeting with Mike Nesbitt, five members of the Youth Panel expressed their concerns on certain issues and added the system should be […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Urging Agri-Food Sector to Avail of £46m Funding Boost

The DUP’s Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is urging local businesses to avail of a multi-million-pound investment scheme designed to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland. The £46m Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) was announced earlier this week by Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Invest NI chief Kieran Donoghue. Ms […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes New Dairy Contract Regulations

DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has welcomed the new legislation on dairy contracts which came into force earlier this month. “The Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 applies to all new contracts relating to the purchase of milk from dairy farmers. The new regulations aim to establish transparency and accountability […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Elective Care Centres Helping to Reduce Waiting Lists – Health Minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Marks Farm Safety Week 2024

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, is urging farmers and the rural community to take extra precautions and reassess their approach to safety during Farm Safety Week 2024, highlighting the critical need for improved safety practices on farms. “Farm Safety Week offers an opportunity for a real reset in the way we all […]

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SDLP Calls For End to Two-Child Benefit Cap

SDLP MPs have supported an amendment to the King’s Speech to be debated this evening at Westminster which would commit to ending the two-child benefit cap.  The SDLP has long called for an end to the cap which has compounded child poverty and has a particularly detrimental impact on families in Northern Ireland. Speaking ahead […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Breast Mates Newry Meet Health Minister

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has commended the work of Breast Mates Newry, following an important meeting held at Stormont with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt. Following the meeting, the Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson said: “I was delighted to host the Breast Mates group at Stormont where they met with the Health Minister to highlight […]