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A dedicated plan around women’s health must be a priority for the Health Minister as gynaecology waiting lists continue to rise, Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the ongoing long delays in diagnosis and lack of specialist care for women and girls living with endometriosis is unacceptable. “Last […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the EU-Mercosur trade deal represents a serious and growing threat to farmers both north and south, and has accused the Irish Government of failing to act when it had the chance. “The Irish Government had a responsibility to stop Mercosur and they failed completely in that task. They […]
Confirmation that DAERA will absorb laboratory costs associated with the mandatory pre-movement testing of animals in the designated Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, has been welcomed by Carla Lockhart MP. The DUP Agriculture spokesperson said: “The BTV-3 incursion was an unexpected blow for farmers in Northern Ireland, and I have been calling for support and mitigation […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service. Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period and particularly during this current cold snap. Minister Kimmins said: “Staff across all our roads divisions have been working tirelessly day and night in some very difficult conditions, to keep traffic […]
RESULTS: 02–01-2026 (Fri) Ulster GAA Conor McGurk Cup Round 1 Dunsilly 15:30 Antrim 1-17 0-11 Armagh Bank of Ireland Ulster GAA Dr McKenna Cup Round 1 Box-It Athletic 19:00 Armagh 0-17 2-13 Tyrone Grounds 03–01-2026 (Sat) Bank of Ireland Ulster GAA Dr McKenna Cup […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a £200,000 street lighting upgrade for Abbey Way, Newry, delivered by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. “The scheme will replace 30 lighting columns, renew cabling and install modern LED lighting, improving safety and accessibility for residents, businesses and road users. Councillor Harte said she was delighted to see the […]
The funding from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is to support the projects in Belfast City Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “These active travel projects will help deliver cleaner and greener connections for people while also bringing positive change for the economy […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane attended a reception in Westminster yesterday in honour of students who were evacuated from Gaza earlier this year to take up scholarships and pursue university education abroad, including a number now studying in the North. The reception was addressed by the Palestinian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Husam Zomlot, alongside several […]
A man has been charged to court following two reports of criminal damage in Markethill on Tuesday, 6th January.The man, aged 31, has been charged with a number of offences including common assault, criminal damage and disorderly behaviour. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 7th January. As is usual procedure, […]
As A-Level pupils across the province prepare to take the next step in their academic journey, Southern Regional College (SRC) is encouraging talented and ambitious young people to explore the wide range of university-level study opportunities available at their local Further Education (FE) College. SRC offers a diverse range of higher education programmes across a […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has condemned in the strongest terms a further spate of dangerous and antisocial criminal attacks on buses in Newry, warning that this reckless behaviour is posing a significant risk to the public and having a serious impact on the wider community. Councillor Mathers was speaking following two further attacks on […]
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