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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Carla Lockhart MP Celebrates 150 Years of Seapatrick LOL 217

Carla Lockhart MP for Upper Bann recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of Seapatrick LOL 217.  Expressing her honour and delight in attending the event, Carla Lockhart conveyed her deep appreciation for the lodge’s long-standing dedication to preserving culture, heritage, and Christian faith. “What an honour to be invited to attend such a momentous occasion for Seapatrick […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Education Government Louth Politics

Ó Murchú Brings SEN Bill to Dáil

Legislation, which would allow families of children with special needs to apply for a primary or secondary school place two years beforehand, rather than the current 12 months, has been introduced in the Dáil by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD introduced his first piece of legislation on Wednesday last, named the […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Spanish Packaging Factory Development Approved

By Donal McMahon A massive Newry packaging factory has been approved to be developed by Spanish packaging giants ‘Saica’. The investment by the Zaragoza-based company’s UK subsidiary Saica Pack Ltd will see the group relocate from its current operation at Warrenpoint Harbour, to construct its corrugated fibreboard factory at Invest NI’s Carnbane Industrial Estate. Newry, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Feehan Calls For NMD Council to Create Fan Zones For All-Ireland Final Day

SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has called on Newry Mourne and Down District Council to create Fan Zones for the All-Ireland final clash between Armagh and Galway on Sunday 28th July. Councillor Feehan said:  “Armagh have qualified for the All-Ireland Final against Galway on Sunday July 28, and whilst Croke Park will be packed to the […]

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Government International Stormont

UUP Leader Sends His Thoughts to Pres Trump

UUP Leader Doug Beattie has expressed his thoughts for President Donald Trump following an assassination attempt on his life. Party Leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA said, “The attempted murder of Donald Trump at a Presidential Election rally in Pennsylvania is both disturbing and dangerous. Democracy is an important principle in any election and within any […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Praise For Fire Services After Huge Newry Blaze

Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin  MLA Liz Kimmins has praised the Fire Service after the recent major incident at Greenbank Newry.  Fire Services Officers and resources  from Newry, Warrenpoint and Belfast were involved in tackling the huge blaze The Newry City MLA said, “This was a major blaze causing devastating damage to businesses units at […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont

First Minister Attends Commemoration Events In Dublin

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended the annual National Day of Commemoration in Dublin today. This year’s event was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and was attended by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris and political and church leaders from across Ireland. Speaking after the ceremony, Michelle O’Neill said: “I was […]

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

Crossmaglen Holiday Park Approved

By Donal McMahon A multi-million pound South Armagh holiday park has been approved for  development. The investment at Hearty’s Folk Cottage in Crossmaglen will include an extention of 17 chalets to the existing hospitality business. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) planning committee signed off on the recommendation for approval without any requests made for speaking rights […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Chairperson Kicks Off Be Active Cup Football Tournament

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne has announced the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup Junior and Senior Football Tournaments.  The senior tournament will bring 10 teams from various leagues across the district together to compete for the champion title — winner of the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup. As part of the event, […]

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

Hughes Welcomes A1 Safety Upgrade Progression

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister’s plan to move ahead with safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass. Dáire Hughes said, “I welcome the Infrastructure Minister’s announcement that safety upgrades to the A1 Newry Bypass will soon commence. “The A1 is one of the most dangerous roads on […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Cancer Strategy Must Be Implemented Without Delay’ – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said latest figures released on cancer waiting times in the north once again reiterate the urgent need to implement the cancer strategy. The party’s health spokesperson said: “Behind each one of these figures and statistics represent a family, a loved one waiting to be diagnosed with cancer. “Cancer patients […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Kimmins Welcome Announcement of Live Better Health Programme

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of the new ‘Live Better’ initiative to improve health and wellbeing in communities. The party’s health spokesperson said: “This is a positive initiative which is clearly about improving health and wellbeing in communities by ensuring people have access to support and resources. “It is crucial that […]