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Armagh Community Election 2022 Health Newry Politics South Armagh

More Connected Approach to Mental Health Services Would Prevent Many Getting Into Crisis in First Place – Coade

A more connected, holistic approach to mental health services would prevent many getting into crisis in the first place, Alliance Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said. Newry and Armagh candidate Ms Coade said while health service staff were to be praised for their work in the mental health sector, too many gaps in the service […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

£1million Empty to Occupied Programme Gets Underway

A £1million Empty to Occupied Programme gets underway, as twelve revitalisation projects receive funding to support commercial property regeneration across the borough. Funded by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Department for Communities, the £1.1million scheme will support the replacement of derelict or vacant sites with attractive, high-spec and fit-for-purpose buildings. The innovative […]

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Armagh Community Education Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

Brady Says Teachers Must be Supported

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that teaching staff must be supported with fair pay as teachers and other workers struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “Last night I attended a meeting hosted by teachers unions in Newry, calling for fair pay for their members. “The cost of living […]

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Community Election 2022 Health Newry

Coade Says More Support Needed for Ambulance Service, Following Death

Alliance Newry and Armagh Assembly candidate Jackie Coade has said more support is needed for the Ambulance Service, after a woman died in Newry while waiting for paramedics to arrive from Belfast. The woman collapsed in the city but with only three ambulance crews available locally, paramedics were dispatched from Belfast. The woman died by […]

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Crime Newry South Armagh

Bessbrook Man Accused of Rape, False Imprisonment and Sexual Assault Charges

By Paul Higgins A Co. Armagh man stands accused of the rape and sexual assault of a woman he allegedly held prisoner.  Standing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, 20-year-old Miceal Carragher confirmed he was aware of the seven charges against him that he did not object to a Preliminary Enquiry, […]

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Armagh Community Government Newry South Armagh Westminster

British Government Must Honour Commitment on Acht Gaeilge — Brady

Responding to comments by British Secretary of State at Westminster in relation to his failure to deliver on Irish language rights, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: “Brandon Lewis agreed and promised to deliver on the commitment of an Irish language Act with accelerated passage by October 2021. “That date passed without delivery or any […]

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Community Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

We Need to Step up Provision for Those With Endometriosis – Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to the Health Minister, Robin Swann, to press for urgent action to be taken to improve Northern Ireland’s healthcare provision for those with endometriosis. Currently, we have no fully accredited BSGE endometriosis specialist centre operating in Northern Ireland and delays in accessing care is much more prevalent than […]

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Community Government Lurgan Westminster

MP Praises New Food Pantry Scheme

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has visited the new Freedom Food Pantry in Emmanuel Church, Lurgan, and commended the church fellowship for the new scheme that supports those in food hardship in the local community. Carla Lockhart said: “We are living in the midst of a cost of living crisis, with many households finding it […]

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Community Crime Newry

Police Attend Scene of Sudden Death of Woman in Trevor Hill Area of Newry

Police attended the scene of a premises in Newry on Sunday morning the 10th of April whereby a lady sadly passed away. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police attended the scene of the sudden death of a woman in the Trevor Hill area of Newry on Sunday (10th April). The death is not being […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber

Local Companies Giving ‘Back to Schools’

Newry Chamber and Clanrye Group have teamed up for a new initiative called ‘Back to Schools’ aimed at supporting local primary schools. Newry Chamber is encouraging businesses or organisations who have old or unused laptops, tablets, iPads to donate them to the scheme. They will be wiped and cleaned by Clanrye Group. The Chamber has […]

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Community Government Portadown Westminster

Wonderful Betty Deserves the Best of Retirement – Lockhart

Local MP Carla Lockhart has wished Betty Lawder a long and happy retirement, as the inspirational Portadown lady retires after 47 years of volunteering for the Samaritans. Speaking at an event to mark Betty’s retirement, Carla Lockhart said: “Betty is a true inspiration, and what better legacy is there that so many can testify to […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth

€351k Allocated for Works on Rural Roads and Laneways in Louth – O’Dowd

€351k has been allocated for repair and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in County Louth, with funding being provided through the Local improvement Scheme 2022. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of a total allocation of €11 million for projects across the […]