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TUV Slams Recognition of Palestine

TUV Leader and MP Jim Allister has slammed the British Governments official recognition of Palestine statehood. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-  “Starmer’s recognition of Palestine is inescapably a reward for terrorism, compounded by any lack of requirement for the release of the Hamas held hostages. Demands were made of Israel, but none of Hamas! […]

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Mathers Condemns PSNI Intimidation at Peaceful Gaza Protests

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the presence of PSNI officers filming demonstrators at a peaceful Palestinian solidarity protest in Newry, describing it as an unacceptable act of intimidation against those exercising their democratic rights. Councillor Mathers confirmed he raised the matter at the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) committee sub meeting […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh Westminster

Irish Government Should Support Trade NI’s Bid to Open European Union Office In Belfast – Senator Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has participated in the visit of a delegation from northern business umbrella group Trade NI to the Oireachtas. The visit took place on Wednesday 10th September and members of the Trade NI group met with members of the Joint Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee including Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy, MPs […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Gaza Demo, Saturday 6th September 1pm Newry

IPSC Newry will be hosting a rally in Newry on Saturday 6th September at 12pm as part of a plan for regional demonstrations across Ireland for Palestine. The demonstration will take place at Newry Town Hall. IPSC Newry chairperson Marc Mac Seáin comments: “We approach 2 full years of Zionist starvation & pulverisation of Gaza. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Seanad Éireann South Armagh

Ireland Must End Role In Israeli Bonds – Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has welcomed the findings of the Oireachtas Committee report on the Israeli Bonds Programme, which concludes that Ireland’s Central Bank should not be complicit in facilitating Israeli bonds. Senator Murphy, a member of the Committee, said: “This report confirms what has become morally and legally undeniable: Ireland should not be […]

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Ireland to Host Tae Kwon Do World Championships In 2028

The Tae Kwon Do World Championships are set to held in Ireland in 2028.  The huge news was announced by Tae Kwon Do Alliance Ireland on their Facebook page. Dear members, As we disperse after a gruelling but rewarding week at the World Championships, we take away lots of medals but also lots of lessons […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must End Complicity In Genocide – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must take concrete steps to uphold its international legal obligations and to avoid any complicity in the ongoing illegal occupation and acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after adding his name to a letter from MPs to […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Newry Place Iranian Flag on Camlough Road

An Iranian flag that has appeared on the Camlough Road beside Derrybeg in Newry has been claimed by the Republican Party Saoradh. In a statement from their website a spokesperson said: “Saoradh activists in Newry have raised the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a public act of solidarity, expressing support for the […]

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Community Constituency Crime International Newry Newry and Armagh

Scarva: Four Arrested and Three Cautioned Following Protests Against Pro-Gaza March

Superintendent Norman Haslett, who was responsible for the policing operation said: “Police officers were in attendance at an event which commenced in Lurgan and continued into Newry on Saturday 7th June. “We were also present at a number of protests that were held in connection with this event. Three males were cautioned in relation to […]

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Government International Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: Alliance Name-Calling Can’t Deflect From European Choice

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said that name-calling and slurs from the Alliance Party will not detract from the fact that the only viable route back in to the EU is a new Ireland. He was speaking after an SDLP Opposition Day motion on rejoining the EU was defeated in the Assembly […]

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Community Constituency International Louth Lurgan Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Upper Bann

March From Lurgan to Omeath For Palestine

More than just imposed mass starvation, innocents are being lured by the prospect of aid shipments and gunned down. Crowds are concentrated into pens to be fed. Aid is being weaponised but figuratively & literally. Palestine activists across Armagh and beyond have arranged a march focused on complicity of our own & other western governments […]

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Community Government International Stormont

Northern Ireland Assembly Celebrates Polish Community at Parliament Buildings

Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA hosted members of the Polish community at Parliament Buildings today, Saturday 31st May 2025. The special day was dedicated to encouraging, recognising, it’s the strong and vibrant Polish community, which has flourished in Northern Ireland over the past two decades. The event featured a welcome address by the […]