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Community South Armagh

£630,000 Refurbishment For Derrymore Estate

Residents of Bessbrook and beyond will be able to enjoy the benefits of new play and recreation facilities at Derrymore Estate, Bessbrook, County Armagh following a total investment of £632,658 from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, (DAERA), Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Sport NI The project was funded under DAERA’s […]

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Agriculture Community South Armagh

Top Prize For Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh has won a prestigious award in recognition of how the forest benefits those who walk its trails and use the excellent facilities. The Royal Forestry Society’s ‘Community Woodlands Award’ highlights how Slieve Gullion Forest Park has developed into a hub for visitor experiences, recreation, well-being, volunteering, learning and […]

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Community Politics South Down

Crotlieve Councillor Slams Newry, Mourne and Down Council For Removing Bamboo From Kilbroney Park

Independent Crotlieve Councillor Jarlath Tinnelly has slammed Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after they removed bamboo from Kilbroney Park. The Council has been slammed for removing bamboo in the park which has exposed a previously hidden badger sett. Speaking on the issue Cllr Tinnelly stated: “I have no hesitation in stating that the removal […]

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Agriculture Community

Rural Community and Voluntary Organisations to Avail of Micro Grants Scheme

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Playgroup in County Down to see for himself the benefits of his Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme (RMCGS).  Annahilt Playgroup, a voluntary organisation managed by a group of parents, received a £1,399.08 grant through the 2020 scheme towards total project costs of £1,727.26. Through this […]

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Health

Paediatric Red Flags Raised

Health Minister Robin Swann provides an update on the child health waiting lists following publication of a report by the Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY). Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I welcome the review of Child Health Waiting Lists in Northern Ireland carried out by the Commissioner for Children and Young People.  Waiting times […]

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Community Health

HSC NI Adoption and Adoption UK celebrate Adoptive Families

HSC NI Adoption and Adoption UK are celebrating the diversity of adoptive families as they launch Northern Ireland Adoption Week’s ‘Adoption Changes Lives’ campaign (18-24 October).   HSC NI Adoption is the largest adoption agency in Northern Ireland. Adoptive families are made up of couples and single people with or without birth children and include […]

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Health

Health Minister Congratulates Nursing and Midwifery ‘Leaders of the Future’

Health Minister Robin Swann has said nurses and midwives have a massive opportunity to influence and contribute to the successful Transformation of Health and Social Care Services. He was speaking at a presentation ceremony for 30 young nurses and midwives graduating from Northern Ireland’s Nightingale Challenge Global Leadership Development Programme (GLDP). The GLDP is a […]

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Agriculture Community

£500,000 Living Places and Spaces Grant Fund Launched

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is to create a Living Places and Spaces grant scheme, using her Blue Green Infrastructure fund. Grants between £1,000 and £10,000, will be available to voluntary and community groups, clubs and associations and schools from the Living Places and Spaces Fund of £500,000 to create sustainable, safe and green environments in […]

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Health

Health Minister Announces Vital Package of Support for GPs

The Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that the Department of Health is making up to £5.5m available to support general practice in Northern Ireland over the challenging winter period. £3.8m has been committed to support additional patient care through the winter and up to £1.7m is being made available to further improve telephony infrastructure […]

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Community Education

Be Safe, Be Seen on the Roads

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is reminding pupils to be safe, be seen as they travel to and from school this autumn/winter. Launching this year’s annual Road Safety Teaching Aid calendar, Minister Mallon visited Glengormley Integrated Primary School to remind pupils of the importance of safe behaviour on the roads, particularly at this time of year […]

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Business Community

Local Business Donates to AWARE NI

Staff from Wood Innovations, Warrenpoint have made a generous donation of £200 to AWARE NI as part of their internal team health and wellbeing ‘Time To Talk’ meetings. AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland and delivers mental health and well-being programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces. AWARE has also developed a network […]

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Community Health

Plans to Tackle the Harms Caused By Tobacco and Second-Hand Smoking.

Health Minister Robin Swann has outlined plans that will continue to tackle the harms caused to children and young people by tobacco and second-hand smoking. The Health Minister laid out his plans to prioritise and progress regulations on smoking in cars when children are present, as well as preventing the sale of nicotine inhaling products […]