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DUP Boycott of Executive Has Left Public Services at Mercy of Cruel Tory Cuts – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the DUP’s boycott of the Executive has left public services at the mercy of cruel Tory cuts. Speaking after the Budget Bill passed through Westminster today, Conor Murphy said: “The decision by the DUP to boycott the Executive has left people and public services exposed to the full […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Ennis Slams Invasive Use of Counselling Records in Sexual Assault Trials

Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has slammed the invasive use of victims’ counselling records in sexual assault trials. The South Down MLA said: “It is unacceptable that victims of sexual assault cannot access mental health support from counsellors without the worry that their words will end up being read out in a court room. “This […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Council Craigavon Government Health Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh Upper Bann

Join The #refillution When Exercising and Help The Planet At The Same Time!

Did you know, that when you are exercising throughout the borough of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, that there are many facilities on hand to refill your water bottle? In fact, ABC Council has joined forces with the Couch25K programme to encourage you to join the #refillution and use the water refill points located in many […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Arts Festival Enters Its Second Week of Music, Art and Drama

Newry Arts Festival enters its second week following a fantastic opening mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival is welcoming renowned acts from the Newry area, including the Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland and the Fews Ensemble, Brigid O’Neill, and top visual artists from across the […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Fixtures Sunday 12th February

FIXTURES: 10–02-2023 (Fri) Ulster GAA Football Intermediate Club League Group B St Paul’s, 19:30 St Paul’s (Armagh)   V   Tír na nÓg (Armagh) Lurgan   Ref: C Lennon         Ulster Schools GAA Danske Bank MacLarnon Cup Final The Dub Arena, 19:30 Rathmore   V   St Joseph’s Donaghmore Belfast   Ref: […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

New Political Leadership Required to Transform Invest NI – Murphy

With an annual budget of almost £140m and over 600 staff Invest NI is well resourced to develop our economy. However, under the DUP’s control since 2007 the organisation has lacked a clear and consistent set of objectives. Some larger companies and consultants have been well catered for, but the vast majority of small businesses […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 4/2/23

 PREMIER DIVISION as at 4 February 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Villa Rovers 15 13 1 1 49 20 29 40 Camlough Rovers 12 5 4 3 17 15 2 19 Newry Celtic 10 6 0 4 25 13 12 18 Cleary Celtic 7 5 2 0 18 10 8 […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down

Two Men Arrested Following Discovery of Cannabis Farm in Co. Down

Two men arrested following the discovery of a cannabis farm in County Down. Detectives from the Organised Crime Unit, assisted by colleagues in District Support Team and local Neighbourhood policing teams, have arrested two men following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property in County Down. Detective Inspector Kelly said: “This is […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 4/2/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2023  FonaCAB JUNIOR CUP ROUND 5 TIES  – KICK OFF 1.30 pm Cleary Celtic     1    v    2   NFC Kesh  at Olympic Park   Newry Celtic    1     v    2  Coalisland Athletic  at Artie Green Park  PREMIER DIVISION   –  KICK-OFF 2.00 pm Ballybot United  3   v   3  Cartwheel United  at […]

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

Chairperson’s Supports Local Charities with Charity Ball

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has been raising vital funds for the four charities that he has chosen to support during his year in office. On Friday 3 February, over 300 guests turned out in their finery for the Chairperson’s Charity Ball at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry where they […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Slumlords Stealing £600 Vouchers From Tenants

In the past week it has come to the attention of the wider Republican Movement in Newry that a number of landlords have stolen the £600 energy voucher from their tenants. Local Saoradh spokesperson Cliodhna McCool explained “On at least one occasion a female tenant was “kicked out” of the home for simply asking for […]

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Business Community Constituency Craigavon Government Stormont Upper Bann

Rushmere Buyout Welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed news that Rushmere Shopping centre has been purchased out of administration by Killahoey Group. Mr O’Dowd said: “There has been some uncertainty for businesses and workers in Rushmere since it went into administration in April 2022.  “Those businesses and workers who are the heartbeat of the centre will […]