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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘Unmissable Opportunity’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said hosting the 2028 Euros in Belfast is an ‘unmissable opportunity’ that will generate millions into the local economy.  Responding to a report on the economic benefits of the games, the North Belfast MP said: “Hosting the 2028 Euros in a newly developed Casement Park is an unmissable and […]

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Sunak’s Legacy – NI Detached From UK – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The PM’s visit to the part of the UK over which he surrendered substantial sovereignty to the EU underscores the urgency and centrality of the TUV/Reform UK demand for the full reunification of our United Kingdom. “Mr Sunak’s can talk about the economy, but the reality is that he […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down Councillors Appointed to Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has appointed Laura Devlin and Jarlath Tinnelly to serve as Non-Executive Councillor Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). The appointment for Laura Devlin will take effect from 1 June 2024 while Jarlath Tinnelly’s appointment will be effective from 22 August 2024. Both appointments will be for a maximum of […]

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Louth County Council Welcome €117k Funding for Biodiversity Projects Across County

Louth County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are delighted to announce over €117,000 in funding has been awarded from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) to deliver seven projects in Louth. The funding will contribute to improving conservation knowledge, awareness and management and enable the implementation of projects that promote the objectives […]

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Little Amal Receives a Warm Welcome In Newry, Mourne and Down

Little Amal arrived in Newry, Mourne, and Down on Wednesday 22 May, to a warm welcome from local residents, schoolchildren, and community groups. The 12ft-tall puppet, symbolising a young Syrian refugee, was invited to visit the district by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on her journey from Belfast to Dublin. She is the centrepiece […]

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Council Launches New Online Bin Collection Calendar For 2024/25

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has released its updated bin calendar schedule for 2024/25 online. The calendar provides detailed information about waste collection days for Blue, Brown and Black bins as well as additional guidelines on Public Holiday Collections. The new bin calendar schedule can be easily accessed and downloaded from the Council website: […]

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McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]

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Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]

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Eastwood: Mission Is to Remove Tories From Power

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed news that a general election will be called for 4th July giving people the opportunity to remove the Tory government from power.  Speaking after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement today, Colum Eastwood MP said: “It has taken 14 years but I’ve finally found something that […]

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Election an Opportunity to Send Message That Underfunding of Public Services Must End – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said today that the Westminster election is an opportunity to send a clear message to the Tory/British government that the systemic underfunding of our public services must end. Michelle O’Neill said: “The Tory government has been a disaster for the people in the north – bad for the economy, […]

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TUV Welcomes General Election

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “TUV welcomes today’s announcement of a general election. Having run away from debating the issues, there will be no place for those who embraced the division of the United Kingdom by returning to Stormont as Protocol implementors to hide now that the issues go to the people. “This election […]