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Climate Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

King Welcomes Council Move to Tackle Illegal Dumping

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the Council’s decision to progress his motion exploring the use of solar-powered CCTV cameras to tackle illegal dumping. Speaking after the motion passed at the Sustainability and Environment Committee, Councillor King said fly-tipping continues to damage communities across Newry, Mourne, Down and South Armagh. “Illegal dumping harms our […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Three-Year Initiative to Tackle District’s Illegal Dumping Problem

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is spearheading a new three-year education and enforcement initiative aimed at tackling environmental crime. The project includes continued cross-border collaboration with Louth County Council and a review of the effectiveness of a CCTV system it introduced to reduce fly-tipping at dumping hotspots. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Newry and Downpatrick Getting Ready to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is getting ready and looking forward to once again delivering a vibrant programme of St Patrick’s Day events in Newry and Downpatrick for residents and visitors of all ages. As the home of St Patrick, the district holds a unique place in Ireland’s cultural story and this year’s programme […]

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Community Constituency Housing Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Residents Beat Winter Blues With Walk and Talk

Members of St Mary’s Youth & Community Association in Newry have been building local connections and getting active thanks to a funding boost from the Housing Executive. The group received a £1110 Community Cohesion grant to plan a 9 mile walk along the Greenway route from Carlingford towards Newry. Afterwards, the group enjoyed lunch together […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Welcomes €22.45 million Investment in Roads

Louth County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport of €22,456,092 in funding for national, regional and local roads in 2026. This forms part of an overall package of more than €1.5 billion in national funding for roads, representing a 13% increase on 2025. The county will receive €10,810,650 for regional and local roads, supporting […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2026-2027 Launched

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have announced the opening date for Call 1 of the Irish Language Bursary Scheme 2026-2027. The scheme will help residents in the district to attend Irish Language colleges and courses through bursary assistance aimed at covering course costs and fees. Applications will be submitted via an online application form. […]

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Government Legacy Stormont

First Minister and Deputy First Minister Unveil Memorial Plaque for Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour all victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse. The plaque stands as a permanent acknowledgement to the children who suffered abuse in residential institutions over many decades and fulfils the final recommendation of the Historical […]

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

Major Boost for South Armagh as Camlough Lake Recreational Hub Moves Forward

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Declan Murphy have welcomed planning approval for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub, describing it as a vital project and a major boost for Camlough and communities across South Armagh. The £2.8 million Recreational Hub, supported through the Levelling Up Fund and driven locally by Sinn […]

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Government Politics Stormont

Aontu Calls MLA Pay Rise a Disgrace!

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has described a new MLA pay rise as ‘disgraceful’ when compared to the remuneration and pressure placed on teachers, nurses and other valued public servants. Speaking today, the East Derry rep said: “The news today that MLA’s are to receive a 27% pay increase is genuinely disgraceful.  In recent weeks […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Sticky Fingers Arts Must Be Protected and SEN Provisions Must Be Adequately Supported – Councillor Cathal King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said urgent and coordinated action is needed to address the serious barriers facing Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across local communities, following a meeting at Stormont with Sinn Féin spokesperson on Childcare and Early Years Cathy Mason MLA, Sticky Fingers Arts Newry and Dáire Hughes MP. “Sticky Fingers Arts […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh

Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy Hosts Powerful Community Fundraiser for Women’s Aid Armagh Down

Sinn Féin Councillor Sarah Duffy has thanked everyone who attended and supported her Coffee Morning fundraiser held today in aid of Women’s Aid Armagh Down. The event, hosted in the Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh office of Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan, brought together the local community in a strong show of solidarity with women […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh Stormont

Boylan Welcomes Kimmins’ Delivery of £375,000 Investment for Farnaloy Road Madden

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the announcement of £375,000 for resurfacing works for the Farnaloy Road in Madden, commending the delivery of Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. Mr Boylan said that he, along with Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon, has worked hard to raise local concerns and push for this long-needed investment […]