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By Donal McMahon Restoration works for Newry Ship Canal have been approved. The 300 year old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals in Europe. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee signed off on a budget for […]
By Donal McMahon A collective unionist attempt to ‘call in’ a council’s bi-lingual sign strategy has failed to gather support amid concerns of “persistent inequality”.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) recently approved joint Irish and English gateway signs for almost 90 communities in its authority. In opposition the DUP walked out of the chamber […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]
The SDLP Opposition will this week demand a clear, coordinated response from the Executive on the appalling riots of the past week, including greater resources for the PSNI, enhanced hate crime legislation and timelines for publication of refugee integration and racial equality strategies – as well as asking the police and monitoring bodies to confirm […]
By Donal McMahon The PSNI has been alerted after a whistle-blower raised ‘concerns’ over an issue at a Northern Ireland council. Police have confirmed that they are ‘aware’ of the issue at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) which the local authority says it is taking ‘seriously’. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has commented on a report that the Stormont Housing Minister is only able to fund half the public homes needed this year to fulfill the Executive’s Program for Government Commitments. Ms. Grant said the Workers Party in our response to the housing section of the programme for government in late […]
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has called for a rainbow crossing to be installed in Newry city centre as a symbol of support for the local LGBT+ community. She has written to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, proposing that a rainbow crossing be incorporated into planned repair works at the zebra crossing at Sugar Island. Councillor […]
As a strong advocate for all things farming in Northern Ireland, Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging members of the public to support the Bank of Ireland Open Farm weekend – commencing on Saturday, 14th June. “Launched in 2012, the free on-farm experience is a showcase for the province’s vibrant farming industry. The two-day event […]
Nicola Grant Workers Party representative commenting today after many reports in the press around the state of our democracy in Northern Ireland across all levels of our political institutions. She continued once again we have reports of our local council having to admit to the non-disclosure of an important environmental report for a £44 million […]
By Donal McMahon DUP politicians have walked out of a council chamber in an equality dispute over bi-lingual signs. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ratified its language policy with a majority vote on Irish and English gateway signage on Monday, June 2. Unionists had objected to the new signs for almost 90 communities in […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its Annual General Meeting on Monday 2 June 2025. Councillor Philip Campbell (Sinn Féin) has been appointed Chairperson, with Councillor Geraldine Kearns (Sinn Féin) elected as Deputy Chairperson. Together, they take on their new roles with a shared commitment to […]
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