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A United Ireland Within the European Union Presents New Opportunity for Entire Island – Senator Conor Murphy

Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy has responded to today’s Amárach Research poll for the European Movement Ireland, which found that a majority of people in both parts of Ireland – 67% in the north and 62% in the south – now support a United Ireland within the EU. Speaking today in Dublin, Senator Murphy said: […]

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Mary Lou McDonald Expresses Deep Sadness at Death of Pope Francis

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has expressed her deep sadness at the death of Pope Francis.  She said: “For those of us who are Catholics, this is a moment of huge loss but the death of Pope Francis will also be mourned by those across the globe who respected him as a courageous spiritual […]

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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Claire Hanna MP has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88.  Claire Hanna MP said: “Pope Francis’s passing will be mourned not only by those of the Catholic faith, but by people across the world. He was a leader of humanity and authenticity, deeply attuned to the real lives […]

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O’Neill Expresses Condolences Following Death of Pope Francis

Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has expressed her condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Michelle O’Neill said: “I am very sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis, a man of great faith and a strong, determined leader. “During his visit to Ireland in 2018, he spoke passionately in support of the […]

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Conor Murphy to be a Strong Voice for Ireland In Strasbourg

Sinn Féin has nominated its Seanad Leader Conor Murphy to be appointed to the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), based in Strasbourg. PACE, established in 1949, is the oldest international parliamentary assembly comprised of democratically elected representatives. It plays a critical role in upholding human rights, democracy, and […]

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Newry Chamber to Celebrate International Women’s Day at Killeavy Castle Estate on Friday 7th March

Newry Chamber look forward to hosting their Annual International Women’s Day Celebration Lunch which will be held on Friday 7th March 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of Killeavy Castle Estate, kindly sponsored by Southern Regional College, KPMG Ireland and Zen Orthodontics. The Chamber are delighted to have secured a trailblazing Keynote Speaker, Sósanna Ní Dhubháin, Composite Lead Engineer at the Aston […]

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Council Motion Sends A Clear Message Of Solidarity To Palestinian People!

Speaking after Newry Mourne & Down Council agreed to a motion to both endorse the recent findings of Amnesty International which concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza  and also  declaring  Newry, Mourne & Down District an Apartheid-Free Zone, Councillor Cathal King said that the only way to stop the slaughter in […]

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Critical That Irish Government Proceeds With Passage of Occupied Territories Bill – Mary Lou McDonald TD

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has said that “it is critical that the Irish government stands firm in the face of Israeli belligerence and proceeds with the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill. The imposing of sanctions against Israel is critical to the securing of a ceasefire and an end to the genocide.”  […]

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Vigil To Support ‘Hunger for Justice’ Palestinian Nationwide Event

Camlough village will host a candlelight vigil on Thursday the 12th December at 7pm in support of the nationwide ‘Hunger for Justice’ 24 hour fast to highlight the ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza and to raise funds for the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNWRA). Mike Mather’s one of over 1000 people throughout Ireland […]

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Newry: 69 Yr Old Man Extradited From Spain For Child Related Sexual Offences

Police have extradited a 69-year-old man today, Friday 15th November, from Spain to Northern Ireland.  He was wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland for child-related sexual offences that occurred in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.    The man, originally from the Newry area, was initially arrested in Spain on 3rd May 2024 and today […]

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University Belfast and Ulster University Conferred Honorary Doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, has hosted a joint ceremony at Parliament Buildings during which Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University conferred honorary doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III, President Biden’s Special Envoy for Economic Affairs. The Speaker spoke during the ceremony held in the Great Hall on Wednesday. He said: […]

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Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]