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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry, Mourne and Down Cllrs Seek Medical Hair Loss Scheme

By Donal McMahon A border council in Northern Ireland is calling for medical hair loss patients to be given the same financial support as people in the Republic.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is requesting the Department of Health to replicate the PRSI (pay related social insurance) scheme in the south of Ireland. The […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two Charged In Lurgan on Weapons Charges

Shane Stevenson (35) and Paul McKerr (54) were sentenced today, Monday 11 September, at Newry Crown Court. Stevenson had previously pleaded guilty to possession of firearms in suspicious circumstances, possession of firearms without a firearms certificate, and attempted possession of information of use to terrorists.  He was sentenced to 16 months in prison, with a […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Shocked Trade Unions React to Newry Council £11.6m Savings

By Donal McMahon “Shocked” trade unions engaged in a prolonged council employment dispute have reacted to “revelations” that its local authority plans to make £11.6m of savings in the coming year.Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has been identified in a BBC Shared Data Unit survey, as making the 2nd highest (17.2%) savings in the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Emergency Motion to Save Children’s Art Facility

By Donal McMahon An award winning children’s art centre in Newry has been given a ray of council hope for survival following an emergency motion on Monday (Sept 4) night. The Sticky Fingers arts organisation has been forced to shut down its popular ‘Imaginarium’ centre due to a lack of funding, after five years in its magical […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Infrastructure NMD Council South Down

Vital Co Down Bypass Must Be Completed

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to demand the completion of a “vital” Co Down bypass following a “hammer blow” departmental decision to down tools on the project. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) approved a motion this week that seeks to gain answers from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) on the stalling […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel NMD Council South Down

NMD Cllrs’ Concerns Over Kilkeel Pool Closures

By Donal McMahon Kilkeel elected reps facing a “load of abuse” from the public have urged the council to resolve swimming pool staffing issues amid continuing closures. The Mournes councillors highlighted their leisure concerns to the local authority, with a cllr saying he will have to go incognito in the streets as angered locals direct their frustrations […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 9/9/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 9 September 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Greenfield Park 5 3 1 1 13 13 0 10 Camlough Rovers 5 2 1 2 10 8 2 7 Newry Celtic 3 2 1 0 6 4 2 7 Cleary Celtic 2 2 0 0 6 0 […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Employ Me Employability Programme Launch at SRC

At the formal launch of the Employ Me employability programme at Southern Regional College’s Newry Campus on Thursday 7th September, 80 guests including local businesses, community organisations and elected representatives were updated on initial progress made and future plans. Employ Me is a two-year employability programme providing training, employability and wraparound support for Economically Inactive […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Finn Welcomes Town Hall Commitment

SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed the confirmation from council management that Newry Town Hall will remain open until April 2024 when it is then due to close for renovations which will coincide with other regeneration projects across the City Centre including the new Theatre and Conference Centre. Speaking on Friday morning the Newry City […]

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Community Newry Sport

Carnbane League Results – 9/9/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2023 JUNIOR CUP ROUND 1A TIES – KICK-OFF 1.30 pm Archview United   3    v   4    Glenshane Athletic at Olympic Park  (AET) Ballybot United     4    v    3   Richhill Res at Jennings Park No. 2    (AET) Greenfield Park      1   v    1   Dervock at Willie Davis Park (Greenfield Park won 6  […]

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Community Education Government

Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly Meets Commissioner for Children and Young People over Special Education Needs Shortfalls

The Aontú deputy leader Gemma Brolly has met with the chief executive of NICCY to discuss options in addressing the failure of the state to facilitate the needs of our children and young people. Gemma Brolly, herself a teacher and Special Needs Co-ordinator became so infuriated with the increasing cuts and attacks on our most […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

British Government Legacy Bill ‘Cynical and Cruel’ – Finucane

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has branded the British Government’s decision to push through the Legacy Bill and ignore opposition from victims ‘cynical and cruel’. Speaking after the Legacy Bill passed through Westminster, the North Belfast MP said: “The British Government’s flawed and irredeemable Legacy Bill has always only been about one thing – closing […]