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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

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 […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Election 2024 Elections Government Politics South Down Stormont Westminster

SDLP Selects Colin McGrath as South Down Candidate

The SDLP has selected Colin McGrath MLA as its candidate for South Down in July’s Westminster election. Mr McGrath is the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson and has represented communities in South Down for 19 years as a councillor and MLA. He is a qualified youth worker and has supported young people from all communities to […]

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Community Louth

MISSING APPEAL for Kayleigh Hafford

A renewed appeal has been issued for help in tracing 15-year-old Kayleigh Hafford who is missing from the Tallanstown area of Co Louth since Saturday 11 May. Kayleigh is described as being approximately 1.62m (5’4″) in height, of medium build, with dyed blonde hair and blue eyes. She is known to frequent the northside of […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Eastwood: Mission Is to Remove Tories From Power

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed news that a general election will be called for 4th July giving people the opportunity to remove the Tory government from power.  Speaking after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement today, Colum Eastwood MP said: “It has taken 14 years but I’ve finally found something that […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Election an Opportunity to Send Message That Underfunding of Public Services Must End – O’Neill

Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said today that the Westminster election is an opportunity to send a clear message to the Tory/British government that the systemic underfunding of our public services must end. Michelle O’Neill said: “The Tory government has been a disaster for the people in the north – bad for the economy, […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

TUV Welcomes General Election

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “TUV welcomes today’s announcement of a general election. Having run away from debating the issues, there will be no place for those who embraced the division of the United Kingdom by returning to Stormont as Protocol implementors to hide now that the issues go to the people. “This election […]

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Community Government Politics Sport Stormont

Minister Lyons Unlocks ‘Once In a Lifetime’ Football Investment Fund

A long-term programme of investment in local footballing facilities at all levels of the game has been unlocked by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today. Addressing representatives from football clubs from across Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, the Minister set out his vision for The Northern Ireland Football Fund, formerly the Sub Regional Stadia Programme for […]

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Community Constituency Elections Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Ulster Unionist Leader Comments on General Election Announcement

Speaking as the Prime Minister announced the date of a General Election, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, commented. “The Prime Minister has spoken, the date has been set, the opportunity for a better future is on the horizon. Democracy will now take centre stage and the people will decide our country’s direction […]

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

“The Only Route to Lasting Peace In Middle East Lies With a Free, Independent and Sovereign Palestinian State” – King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has described the announcement that Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine, ten years after the adoption of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion to that effect, as a historic moment for Ireland and Palestine. The Newry City Councillor said, “The announcement that Ireland will formally recognise Palestine next Tuesday […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) ‘Welcome’ Event In Dundalk

Louth County Council’s Local Authority Integration Team hosted a ‘LAIT Welcome’ event in Dundalk on Friday 17th May. The event was held to introduce the team to all the local stakeholders and both the International Protection and Ukrainian centre managers as a group.  It also featured a networking session to allow the stakeholders and centre […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Extension to Seasonal Workers Scheme

The Government’s recent announcement confirming an extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme has been welcomed by Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart. “The five-year extension is welcome news for agriculture and horticulture in Northern Ireland. Both sectors have been severely impacted by a shortage of labour in recent years. The announcement from DEFRA Secretary of State […]