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The SDLP have stated that the vision of a world-class 15-acre city park for Newry has moved one step closer to becoming a reality. It comes as Newry Mourne and Down District Council released the concept designs and a fly through animation which brings the layout and vision to life. Welcoming this latest positive step, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that the confirmation of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is deeply concerning and must be urgently tackled. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “The report from NI water which confirms the presence of Blue Green algae in Lough Ross is extremely concerning. “Not only is Lough Ross a […]
Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O’Kane has said that the people of Armagh deserve proper leisure facilities. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a meeting with council officials at the Orchard Leisure Centre: “Myself and Cllr. Sarah Duffy met with senior council staff at the leisure centre today to make it clear that the current […]
Expressions of interest are being sought for a new grant scheme designed to promote vitality and vibrancy across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The Fit For Future Scheme, which is led by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, sets out to offer grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals to […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the publication of plans for the Newry City park by the council. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “We welcome the plans for the park, unveiled today by the council. “These plans offered people an opportunity to see how the Newry City park will look when phase one […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the appointment of new Housing Executive contractors. New contractors have been appointed to carry out £250m of maintenance and repair work. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “These new contracts will be a relief to thousands of Housing Executive tenants across the North who have […]
Safe Access Zones will be introduced at health service locations across Northern Ireland on September 29, 2023. Five NI Health and Social Care Trusts will introduce the Zones on this date. Safe Access Zones are being established under NI Assembly legislation to protect women and girls accessing abortion services, information, advice and counselling, and protect […]
New concept designs and an animation bringing the vision for Newry City Park to life have been released by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Among the features highlighted in the new visuals for Phase One of the park development are changing places facilities, an inclusive play park, a sensory garden, an outdoor event space, […]
By Donal McMahon An £8.3m Newry housing development has been approved by council. The Martin’s Lane application from 2021 was granted on Wednesday (Sept 20) at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.The applicant Colm Meehan and Co Ltd, with an address at Fiveways Shop and Service will construct 92 properties with the majority identified for […]
The garden at Blossom Children’s Ward, Craigavon Area Hospital has had a wonderful makeover, transforming the area into a safe, calming retreat for families spending time on the ward. This Social Action Project took place over the summer and saw young people weeding flower beds, painting fences, laying bark, planting shrubs, plants and trees and […]
Newry City SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has slammed the current waiting lists for smear test results in Northern Ireland. The young Newry based Councillor has stated that long waits will cause huge anxiety for women and their families. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Cllr Finn said: “It is clear that that long waits for smear […]
Foster carers from across Northern Ireland came together at the weekend for the Northern Ireland Foster Care Awards at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast hosted by The Fostering Network in partnership with HSC NI Foster Care. In their seventeenth year, the awards recognise the pivotal role foster carers have in providing stability, love and care for […]
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