Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has expressed her condolences with the families and friends of the four people tragically killed in Armagh in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Armagh city councillor said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that four people tragically lost their lives in a collision on the Ballynahonemore […]
Category: Armagh
Police can confirm that four people have sadly died in a single vehicle collision in Armagh. The crash involving a grey Volkswagen Golf occurred on the Ballynahonemore Road at around 2.10am this morning, Sunday 24 March. The driver and three passengers, who as yet have not been formally identified, were declared deceased at the scene. […]
Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has said the council must ensure there are better services and facilities in place for families and carers of those with additional sensory needs for future events. The Armagh City councillor spoke after a number of complaints were raised about the measures put in place at the funfair in the […]
The Clan na Gael club in County Armagh were worthy recipients of the Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award, presented in association with the Ulster Independent Clinic at the recent Ulster GAA Awards. The Ulster GAA Club Health & Wellbeing Award is a recognition of a club’s efforts in building healthy practices into their […]
Sinn Féin MLA and transport spokesperson Cathal Boylan has welcomed measures outlined by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to help address MOT delays. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “I welcome the actions outlined by Minister O’Dowd to help tackle the MOT backlog. “This included the recruitment of 55 new vehicle examiners across the network, as well […]
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson has urged the council to seize the exciting opportunities that exist for communities across the ABC council area. The group leader of the Sinn Féin council team spoke after the party held their local strategy planning day. Councillor Nelson said: “There are huge, transformative opportunities available for ABC, and it […]
Police in Armagh are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to reports of a disturbance, involving men fighting with metal bars, in the Moy Road area of the city shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 23rd February. Sergeant Bigger said: “A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of common assault, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has organised a public meeting in Ballymacnab hall for farmers with DAERA to discuss future funding for farmers here amid the loss of former EU funding. The Sinn Féin councillor for Cusher said: “This meeting will be held on Thursday 7th March at 7:30pm in Ballymacnab community hall. “Farmers all […]
Commenting on news that long-standing MP, Mickey Brady will not seek re-selection ahead of the upcoming Westminster election, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “For over forty years, Mickey Brady has been to the fore of giving a voice to people and working to transform communities, and played a key role in assisting people […]
The Southern Trust is delighted to mark a significant moment for one of their service users, Maureen, as she celebrates her 100th Birthday. Maureen O’Hare, who attends Orchard Day Centre, recently reached this incredible milestone and the staff ensured she had a memorable celebration. To make the day truly special, Maureen was chauffeured to the […]
The SDLP has confirmed that it has suspended the whip from Justin McNulty MLA this evening. Mr McNulty left today’s sitting of the Assembly without seeking permission and did not return for important parliamentary business which included the SDLP taking up its role as the official opposition at Stormont. An SDLP Spokesperson said: “All SDLP […]
Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has strongly backed the decision by SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood to decline to attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House whilst the bloodshed in Gaza continues. The SDLP has said that they cannot in good conscience attend celebratory events at the White House for St Patrick’s Day […]
