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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures Series returns for 2024 with a trio of immersive tourism experiences to captivate visitors and locals alike. Showcasing the unique assets of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark, the myths and legends encompassed in the region’s deep-rooted tradition of storytelling are brought to life through the Wake the […]
A report by Teagasc about the impact of last year’s flooding in Cooley on farmers has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture and is being considered by the minister, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has been told. During questions to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in Leinster House last week, the Sinn Féin TD said it […]
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has met with South Africa’s foreign minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor in Johannesburg. The South Antrim MLA is in South Africa for the ‘Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine’ which is running until this Sunday, 12 May. Speaking after the meeting, the party’s National Chairperson said: “It was most important to […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte was delighted to welcome primary 7 students from St Michael’s Primary School, Killean on Wednesday 1 May to the Council Offices, Monaghan Row. The Chairperson gave a presentation on the role and function of the Council and during the visit pupils had the opportunity to […]
Marking the 30th anniversary of the twinning of two towns, Ruelle-sur-Touvre in France, and Banbridge in Northern Ireland, is a special art piece created by Newry Southern Regional College art student Eugena Woods. Eugena produced a stunning artwork, entitled ‘Celebration of Fusion’ which incorporates fused glass and textiles. On the design, Eugena was keen to tie […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said recent revelations from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London has again revealed the extent of British state collusion in denying families truth and justice. Following the release of documents at yesterday’s tribunal which revealed there had been routine surveillance of journalists and the PSNI sought to cover-up the […]
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA is travelling to Johannesburg, South Africa to address a ‘Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine’, taking place between 10-12 May 2024. The conference is set to be opened by President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by Palestinian representatives and leaders representing political parties and organisations from across […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has said he will be seeking a meeting with the Chief Constable of the PSNI about revelations this week in relation to the covert surveillance of journalists by police. The revelations emerged at a hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin is […]
Newry Mourne & Down District Councillor Cathal King has said that a military invasion of Rafah by the Israeli government would take an already dire situation to catastrophic new levels. He also said that the people of Newry Mourne & Down would continue to ‘stand with Palestine’. The Sinn Féin elected representative who has been […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that health service education and training places for this year will be maintained at the same level as 2023/24. The Minister said he had hoped to announce an overall increase in places but intensifying budgetary pressures have made that unachievable. The level of pre-registration education places will be the same […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has condemned an attack on a train conductor on board a rail service earlier today. Minister O’Dowd said: “This is a despicable act which I condemn outright. The safety of staff delivering essential public transport services is paramount. Staff should be able to go to their work without fear of attack. My thoughts […]
A new £20million fund which will offer support to local businesses to purchase and install energy efficient equipment that will help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions has been launched today. The five-year programme is now open for applications and will offer businesses grants of up to £150,000 for investments in areas such as […]
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