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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Students Go Head-to-Head for Place In Generation Chef Showdown

Hospitality and Professional Cookery students from Southern Regional College (SRC) have secured their place in the 2026 Generation Chef grand final following an impressive performance at the College’s Newry campus. Two student teams competed in a high-pressure challenge heat at the end of March with culinary skills in the kitchen and front of house service […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Contractor Wins Health and Safety Award

The Housing Executive welcomed over 200 attendees to its largest ever annual Contractor Health & Safety Awareness event at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim on 26 March 2026. Construction and maintenance partners from across Northern Ireland gathered to hear from leading industry experts and take part in discussions aimed at enhancing safety standards across all areas […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Glenanne Community Association Scoops Housing Executive Rural Award

Glenanne Community Association in County Armagh has secured £1,000 prize as part of this year’s Housing Executive’s Rural Community Awards. Situated in the hinterland of Armagh, this project is dedicated to combining environmental education, practical action and inclusive participation to create a greener, more sustainable Glenanne — a village that cares for its environment and future generations. […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 01/04/26

RESULTS: 01–04-2026 (Wed)  Dalata Hotel Group Ulster GAA Football U20 Championship   Round 4 Dunsilly 19:30 Antrim 0-10   1-16 Monaghan Find Insurance 19:30 Derry 1-11   1-12 Donegal Celtic Park             Box-It Athletic 19:30 Armagh 2-26   0-10 Cavan Grounds             O’Neill Park 19:30 Tyrone […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Executive Absence During Crisis “Inexcusable”

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has lambasted the leadership of the Executive for its inexcusable silence during an international crisis which has sent household energy and fuel costs rocketing. He said that the Executive has for weeks failed to offer any meaningful leadership to a public struggling with increased costs, relying only […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh

Former Council Chair Roisin Mulgrew Joins Aontú

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has expressed his delight in officially welcoming former Newry, Mourne and Down Council Chairperson Roisin Mulgrew to the party. An Teachta Tóibín confirmed today that Ms. Mulgrew has joined the Aontú movement and will contest the upcoming election in the North of  Ireland, offering a principled, common-sense alternative for the […]

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Community Housing

Eleven Years of Recognising Rural Heroes

Laughter, connection and true community spirit were in abundance at our heart-warming 11th annual Housing Executive Rural Community Awards ceremony. Held in The Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy, Co Derry/Londonderry and supported by the Rural Community Network and the Northern Ireland Housing Council, the event celebrated the dedication of rural groups and individuals in improving […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

Archibald Calls For Immediate Reduction In Fuel Duty as Prices Rise

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British Government to immediately reduce fuel duty, warning that rapidly rising petrol and diesel prices are placing severe pressure on households and businesses across Northern Ireland. In discussions with the Cabinet Office this morning and also in a letter to Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

The Lord Mayor’s Cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today (Thursday 02 April) for the Lord Mayor’s cracking Easter Trail and Fun Day! Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Stephen Moutray, the fun-filled event saw Tannaghmore Gardens buzzing with little ones enjoying the Easter egg trail, bouncy castle, face […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Launches New Customer Hub

Louth County Council has launched its new Customer Hub, an online platform designed to make it easier for the public to report issues, request services, and make payments – all in one place. The Customer Hub provides a single online account through which users can access a growing range of the Council’s 1,100+ services in […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Uncategorized

Grant Slams Council Hamper Gifts Costing Over £10,000

Ms Grant has called the actions of the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council irresponsible and inappropriate in giving Christmas hampers to the great, the good, and those in highly paid employment across Northern Ireland and further afield. Councillors were unaware of these gifts costing the council over £10,000 and no one knows who made the […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Forkhill Athlete Rosie Tennyson Shortlisted for Prestigious Women’s Sports Award

Rosie Tennyson from Forkhill, South Armagh, has been named as a finalist in the Sportswoman with a Disability of the Year category at the upcoming Local Women’s Sports Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Shandon Hotel & Resort, celebrate outstanding achievements by female athletes across the region. Rosie’s nomination recognises her remarkable resilience, dedication and […]