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Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

DUP Delegation Meet With Southern Trust

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has met with the Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Dr Maria O’Kane, and senior management to discuss a range of pressing health issues and aspects of local service delivery.  Jonathan Buckley MLA and Deborah Erskine MLA also joined the meeting. Speaking after the discussions, Carla […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry NMD Council South Down

First Aughnagun Honey Produced in Innovative Sustainability Project will Help Local Charities

The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Local DEA’s Explore Theme of ‘Shared Community’ with Creative Photography Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]

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Community Constituency Health Lurgan Newry and Armagh Portadown South Down Upper Bann

New One-Stop Specialist Gynae Clinic

A new service is being piloted in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust aims to reduce waiting times and improve the quality of life for women with a specialist gynae need. The Gynae Rapid Access Clinic East (GRACE) is a pilot that provides a one stop clinic providing assessment, investigations and management for patients. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Poppy Stalls in Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh has criticised the erection of stalls to promote the Royal British Legion’s “Poppy Appeal” in Newry and has described them as “shameful and provocative”.  The collection stalls were erected in Tesco which in turn has prompted members of the public to contact the party to voice their opposition. Commenting on the […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Aontu Launches Petition Calling for MLA Salaries to be Stopped!

Political party Aontu has launched a petition calling for the salaries of MLAs to be stopped until a resolution is found at Stormont and an Executive is formed. Despite growing concerns over the cost of living crisis both Westminster and Stormont have experienced chaos recently resulting in growing discontent amongst the public especially for MLAs […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following Newry RTC

A man has sadly passed away following an RTC in Newry. It is the second death on this road in the last few weeks. Clanrye News and Sport would like to extend our condolences to the family at this time. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police can confirm that a man has died following […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Hospital Patients Can’t Wait Until Protocol is Sorted – Murphy

Sinn Fein MLA and Finance Minister Conor Murphy said today that the DUP should get back into the Executive to help tackle the crises facing the health service. Conor Murphy was speaking after Accident and Emergency departments came under huge pressure in recent days with some patients waiting more than 24 hours to be seen. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick Government South Down Westminster

Hazzard Welcomes High Court Ruling on Loyalist Murders and Attacks Across South Down

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed a High Court ruling on loyalist murders and attacks across South Down which found the state failed to properly investigate and is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. Speaking from the court in Belfast, the South Down MP said: “I welcome today’s ruling by the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Sport

High Cost of Public Liability Insurance Hampering Activities for Community and Sporting Groups

The high cost of public liability insurance and how it is hampering activities for community and sporting groups was raised again in Leinster House last week by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking during a debate on the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022. He said he broadly welcomed the bill, […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Lack of beds in Daisy Hill a Serious Worry – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said current pressures being felt in the emergency department at Daisy Hill further demonstrates the need for an Executive to be formed urgently. Speaking after the reports of patients waiting on hours for beds, the Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The situation at Daisy Hill hospital is a real worry.  […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Upper Bann

F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio retains Four Star Grading Award for Eighth Year Running!

The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]