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Flexible Hourly Enterprise Service Allows you to Discover Winter in Dublin with Translink

Translink invites you to experience the magic of Winter in Dublin 2024 with our enhanced hourly Enterprise service from Belfast Grand Central Station. Louise Doyle, Belfast Grand Central Station Manager said,  “We’re delighted to offer our passengers enhanced connectivity this Christmas with our hourly Enterprise service and flexible online fares, making travel to Dublin easier […]

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

McNulty: Urgent Intervention Required at NI Water

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has called on the Minister and Executive to intervene urgently to address the problems at NI Water. Mr McNulty said the state of the wastewater system was delaying infrastructure projects across the North. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The crisis at NI Water requires immediate intervention […]

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Extend Belfast Nights Out With Translink Festive Late-Night Bus and Train Services

With Christmas party planning well underway, Translink has revealed full details of its popular late-night bus, coach and train services at weekends starting on Saturday 30th November. Working with a range of partners including the Belfast’s Business Improvement Districts, Hospitality Ulster, Visit Belfast and local taxi companies fonaCAB and Valuecabs, the aim is to encourage […]

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Specsavers Partners With Road Safety NI to Encourage Drivers to Get Their Eyes Tested

SPECSAVERS stores in Northern Ireland have announced a new partnership with local charity, Road Safe NI coinciding with the launch of Road Safety Week for 2024, aiming to raise awareness about the critical importance of getting regular sight tests when getting behind the wheel of a car. Road Safety Week takes place from Sunday 17 to Sunday 24 November to highlight important road […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Urges Road Users to Stay Safe and Be Vigilant

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged road users to do everything in their power to stay safe and be vigilant on our roads. Speaking ahead of the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, 17 November, the party’s transport spokesperson said: “Unfortunately many families continue to suffer the tragedy of […]

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Infrastructure

Translink Goes Digital-First For Weekly and Monthly Rail Tickets

From Monday, 2nd December 2024, rail passengers should purchase their local weekly and monthly paper tickets on mLink, the free Translink mobile app, offering a quick, easy and budget-friendly way to travel. Switching to mLink will give passengers more flexibility, greater convenience and in some cases be even better value.  Additionally, weekly and monthly tickets […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Hourly Enterprise Services Between Belfast and Dublin Begin

Expansion will greatly enhance connectivity between two largest cities on the Island Hourly Enterprise services between the new Belfast Grand Central Station and Dublin’s Connolly Station will commence from tomorrow, Tuesday 29th October.  With funding of €25 million provided by the Government of Ireland, from the Shared Island Fund and Department of Transport, the hourly service represents the […]

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SDLP Proposes Festive Bus Fares For Belfast

SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader councillor Séamas de Faoite has proposed festive bus fares for Belfast over the Christmas season. He said the move would alleviate traffic congestion in Belfast city centre and encourage people to visit. Councillor de Faoite said: “We have heard multiple concerns from local business owners about the impact congestion […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Collaboration Is Key to Create, Sustain and Plan For Successful Cities – O’Dowd

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has delivered the welcome address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The theme of the two-day conference is Planning and Governing Metropolitan Regions and Cities in the 21st century . Addressing the conference, Minister O’Dowd said: “The ICLRD carries out invaluable work on research and advice […]

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Translink Ulster In Bloom Awards Celebrate Floral Feats, Friendship and Fortified Community Spirit

Green fingered community gardeners and dedicated council staff from across Northern Ireland were commended for their hard work and dedication as the results were announced for this year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom, with a special focus on the importance of community spirit and friendships formed through team work. In an event hosted at Old Market […]

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Infrastructure

Translink Prepares For “Leaf Fall” to Minimise Disruption to Passengers

As Autumn gets into full swing and the leaves start to fall, wet weather and passing trains create slippery surfaces that bring challenges for rail services. Translink deploys a range of innovative tactics to tackle this issue and keep services running safely, and minimise disruption to customers. Translink’s Head of Rail Infrastructure, Mervyn McCollam said: […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Grant: Workers Party Concerns Over Watsons Road Development

Nicola Grant Workers Party Spokesperson has indicated that residents have approached her about the proposed new housing development on Watsons Road in Newry. She said it is raising significant concerns within the community particularly with regards to the impact it will have on local infrastructure and services. While Lotus Homes claim the project will have […]