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Summer Bus Timetables Come Into Effect From 1st July

Translink is advising passengers that summer bus timetables will come into effect from Wednesday, 1st July, coinciding with the school holidays. This affects Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro/Glider and Foyle Metro schedules, including Park and Ride. Passengers are advised to check their timetables and plan their journey before they travel using the Translink Journey Planner app, website: www.translink.co.uk  or […]

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Bus and Rail Suspended Due to Potential Protests

UPDATE AS OF 10/06/26 A Translink spokesperson said:  “Due to expected protests all Translink bus and rail services will be suspended this evening (Wednesday 10 June).  “There will be no bus departures after 5pm and no train services will depart after 6pm.  “There is currently a temporary suspension of some bus services until 1.30pm after which time […]

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McNulty: Executive Failure Risking Translink Cuts

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has blamed an Executive failure to properly fund Translink as responsible for potential service cuts. He was speaking after Translink told Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee they were considering the removal of fare discounts, alongside cutting services to make savings. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The news that […]

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Fords Cross Road Safety Meeting “Positive and Worthwhile Engagement”

Commenting after meeting with representatives from Silverbridge GAA Club to discuss the ongoing safety concerns at Fords  Cross, Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn said that urgent attention was required to address the issue. The local Councillor who was accompanied at the meeting by her colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA said, “It was great to meet with […]

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Repair of Thousands of Road Defects ‘Positive News’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the work of Department for Infrastructure crews who have repaired over 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks. The member of the Infrastructure Committee said: “This is really positive news and shows what can be done when investment is targeted where it is needed most. “I want to […]

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Kimmins Praises Road Crews as 10,000 Repairs Made In Eight Weeks

Road crews have repaired 10,000 road defects in just eight weeks, Minister Liz Kimmins has revealed. Praising the teams who have been out on local roads fixing potholes, the Minister said: “The damage caused to our roads by prolonged bad weather at the beginning of the year is well documented and I established the Winter […]

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McNulty: Translink Fare Freeze Does Not Go Far Enough

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a decision to freeze Translink fares does not go far enough. The Infrastructure Minister has announced a fare freeze for this year. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is an unambitious move from the Minister at a time when we are seeing a huge […]

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Kimmins Freezes Translink Fares For Second Consecutive Year

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that Translink fares will remain unchanged for a second year in a row, despite significant financial pressures across the public transport system. The decision comes at a time when households are facing rising fuel and living costs and when public transport continues to play a vital role in helping […]

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Narrow Water Bridge Is Key to Unlocking South Down’s Enormous Economic Potential – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]

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Council Advances Restoration of Lock 6 on Newry Canal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets. The Newry Canal, one of the oldest summit-level canals in the British […]

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Kimmins Launches Recruitment Campaign For Roadworkers and Civil Engineering Trainees

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched two new recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants. These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the road network.  The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of the North to work on a range […]

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

McNulty: Clarity Needed From Infrastructure Minister on Residents’ Parking Zones

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to provide clarity on the timeline for delivering Residents’ Parking Zones. The Minister has announced that her department will roll out a scheme enabling residents to apply for the establishment of residential parking zones in their area to address the frustrations of […]