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New Council Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Appointed at Annual General Meeting

Councillor Pete Byrne (SDLP) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Monday 3 June 2024. Cllr David Lee-Surginor (Alliance) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In his inaugural speech, Cllr Byrne said championing inclusion would play an important part of his year as […]

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Healthy Louth Awarded €15,000 Funding From Creative Ireland for Unique Project to Empower Homeless Voices Through Art

Louth County Council’s Healthy Louth programme has secured €15,000 in funding from the Creative Ireland programme to launch an innovative project ‘Step Into My World.’ The initiative was compiled and will be delivered by the Louth Local Development Company SICAP team, facilitating a collaboration with Healthy Louth and Louth County Council Homeless Section.    The […]

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SDLP Selects Byrne as Newry & Armagh Candidate

The SDLP has selected Councillor Pete Byrne as its candidate for the forthcoming Westminster election in Newry & Armagh. Councillor Byrne has served as a councillor since 2016 and runs his own business in the area. Councillor Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been selected by my party colleagues to be the SDLP’s candidate […]

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Ireland Recognises State of Palestine

At a meeting of government today (May 28th) Ireland formally recognised the State of Palestine. The Government recognises Palestine as a sovereign and independent state and agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah. An Ambassador of Ireland to the State of Palestine will be appointed along with a full Embassy of Ireland […]

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“Palestinian Recognition Hugely Significant Occasion” – King

Sinn Féin Newry Mourne and Down Councillor Cathal King  has described Ireland recognising the state of Palestine as a ‘hugely significant occasion’ and once again called for a permanent ceasefire. The Sinn Féin elected representative said,  “Today is a hugely significant moment as Dáil Éireann finally recognises the state of Palestine.  On Sunday night, Israeli […]

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Sinn Féin Select Dáire Hughes To Contest Westminster Election

Sinn Féin have selected former Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Dáire Hughes, to contest the upcoming Westminster election in Newry and Armagh.  Dáire is from the Meadow in Newry and was educated at St. Patrick’s PS, St. Colman’s College and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast.  A former Shop Steward, Dáire spent years working in the community voluntary sector in Newry […]

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TUV Calls Out Dublin Hypocrisy on Migrants and the Border

TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called out the Irish Government on their checks on migrants at the border. TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe said: “I was contacted on Tuesday afternoon to be alerted to the fact that a bus had been pulled over shortly after crossing the border near Newry. The bus was boarded by immigration officials […]

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Election an Opportunity to Endorse ‘Strong Leadership and Positive Change’ – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has confirmed that the party has ratified its first candidates to stand in the upcoming Westminster election on Thursday 4 July. Speaking after a meeting of the party’s And Chomhairle, Michelle O’Neill said: “I am pleased to announce the first of our candidates for the upcoming Westminster election on Thursday […]

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Southern Regional College, QUB and LMETB Join Forces to Develop and Advance Manufacturing Skills

In a significant move towards promoting high level advanced manufacturing skills and apprenticeship training across the whole of Ireland, Southern Regional College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to develop and provide advanced manufacturing training interventions.  A Memorandum of Understanding between LMETB and […]

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Hosting Euro 2028 an ‘Unmissable Opportunity’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said hosting the 2028 Euros in Belfast is an ‘unmissable opportunity’ that will generate millions into the local economy.  Responding to a report on the economic benefits of the games, the North Belfast MP said: “Hosting the 2028 Euros in a newly developed Casement Park is an unmissable and […]

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Sunak’s Legacy – NI Detached From UK – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The PM’s visit to the part of the UK over which he surrendered substantial sovereignty to the EU underscores the urgency and centrality of the TUV/Reform UK demand for the full reunification of our United Kingdom. “Mr Sunak’s can talk about the economy, but the reality is that he […]

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McNulty Welcomes Formal Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the Irish Government’s formal recognition of Palestine as a state. Justin McNulty MLA said: “I welcome and strongly endorse the decision of the Irish Government to recognise the state of Palestine. Following an important vote by the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the month, this […]