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At the first physical meeting in over a year, Armagh County Committee met outdoors at the Athletic Grounds and agreed to ratify Kieran McGeeney for the 2022 season. In 2019, Armagh county committee agreed to a 2-year term with the option of a one-year extension. ENDS
Aontú Education Spokesperson and East Derry Rep, Gemma Brolly has called on the Stormont Executive focus on the urgent necessity to improve the quality of education and to improve access to that education for all children regardless of socio-economic background. She stated; “In recent times, there has been a strong push by many to end […]
Local business Cafe no35 has organised a coffee morning in aid of Southern Area Hospice. The event which is supported by Newry Credit Union will happen on Sunday the 22nd of August from 9am to 3pm. Speaking on the event cafe owner Philip Brown said: “We are very excited to organise such an event for […]
Ulster Unionist Health spokesperson, Alan Chambers MLA, has described as ‘intolerable’ the situation whereby under the NI Protocol, medicines that are readily available in Great Britain would be restricted or even unavailable in Northern Ireland. Alan Chambers said: “Earlier this year under the NI Protocol we saw the EU move to limit the movement of […]
Commenting after the discovery of a cannabis factory after a fire at a premises on the Derrywilligan Road near Bessbrook,Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy said that attention was drawn to the property due to the fire and he has further alleged that human trafficking has been linked to the alleged enterprise. The local Councillor explained, […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The Minister toured the Power Station and met with representatives from owners EP UK Investments (EPUKI). Speaking after the visit, the Minister said: “My Department and I […]
Recent events in Cuba have made headlines around the world. That, of course, does not mean that we are getting the full picture or even that the reports are true. For nearly 60 years, the United States has enforced an embargo against Cuba, severely restricting the flow of goods to the island. US companies are […]
The Department for Communities is encouraging customers who receive their benefits and/or pensions into a Post Office card account (POca) to take action as the end of the POca contract approaches. The new future method of payment aims to pay pension and benefits to customers through new innovative, secure and efficient methods of payment. Customers […]
Health Minister Robin Swann is extending free car parking for HSC staff until 31 August after which time normal charging will resume. The Minister said: “Free car parking for HSC staff was introduced in March 2020 at a time when Northern Ireland was feeling the first impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. As we move into recovery […]
From birth to the age of five or six are accepted as the most important years in a child’s early development. You might expect that this would be reflected in the structures, support and services available to children and parents in those formative years. You’d be wrong. Early years support, play groups, child care and […]
Detectives have charged a 48-year-old man following the seizure of suspected Class B drugs on the Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook Sunday, August 1st. The man has been charged with a number of offences including, cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy was back in action this summer, with young golfers competing over three days between July 21 and 23 at Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Royal County Down (Annesley). With temperatures soaring at both Kilkeel and Warrenpoint, participants took part in two different competitions — a Flag Competition for players with […]
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