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Community Crime Government Stormont

Long Welcomes Launch of PSNI Recruitment Campaign

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the new student officer recruitment campaign launched today by the PSNI.  The campaign for new student officers is part of a longer-term strategy to recover officer numbers to their former levels and provide stability for the PSNI going forward. The Minister said: “I am pleased to support the PSNI recruitment drive […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

David Conway Appointed Chief Executive of Louth County Council

Louth County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of David Conway as it’s new Chief Executive. David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice to lead the council in its mission to enhance the quality of life for […]

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Community Sport

Ulster GAA Results – 16/11/24

RESULTS: 16–11-2024 (Sat) AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi Final Box-It Athletic 19:15 Ruairi Óg (Antrim) 3-25 AET 1-36 Slaughtneil (Derry) Grounds             AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship   Quarter Final   Brewster Park 17:00 Erne Gaels (Fermanagh) 0-06   0-19 Scotstown (Monaghan) AIB Ulster GAA […]

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Business Community Infrastructure Lifestyle

Extend Belfast Nights Out With Translink Festive Late-Night Bus and Train Services

With Christmas party planning well underway, Translink has revealed full details of its popular late-night bus, coach and train services at weekends starting on Saturday 30th November. Working with a range of partners including the Belfast’s Business Improvement Districts, Hospitality Ulster, Visit Belfast and local taxi companies fonaCAB and Valuecabs, the aim is to encourage […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

TUV Leader Warns Unionism Over Protocol Vote

Speaking at the annual TUV central dinner in Cookstown Jim Allister MP focussed on the upcoming  Stormont vote on the continuance of the Protocol, warning it was a defining moment for the future of the Union. In the course of his remarks Jim Allister said:- “The Assembly vote in December will mark the embedding of the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Monaghan Politics Seanad Éireann

Affordable Housing at Centre of Fianna Fáil Plans

After more than a decade of undersupply in housing, the dial is turning, and Fianna Fáil has got Ireland back building again. Having introduced the most comprehensive affordable housing legislation in the history of the State which underpins the schemes that are now delivering, Fianna Fáil have set out the Party’s plans to take affordable […]

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Community Legacy Louth Newry

67th Anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs Celebrated

Speaking at the 67th anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon  told the large attendance that the “Republican vision of a better future based on the fundamental change to the status quo, has been consistent in whatever phase of struggle and in whatever era since the partition of our island and the […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Murphy Launches £4million Grant Scheme to Help Businesses Innovate

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Business Innovation Grant (BIG), a new £4.3million initiative designed to help businesses across Northern Ireland embrace innovation and boost productivity and competitiveness. Developed by Invest Northern Ireland and delivered in partnership with Innovate NI, BIG is aimed at micro-businesses, sole traders, and SMEs and will offer grants from […]

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Government International Politics Stormont

University Belfast and Ulster University Conferred Honorary Doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, has hosted a joint ceremony at Parliament Buildings during which Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University conferred honorary doctorates on Joseph Kennedy III, President Biden’s Special Envoy for Economic Affairs. The Speaker spoke during the ceremony held in the Great Hall on Wednesday. He said: […]

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

Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: More Than 11 Million Cigarettes Seized

Four men have been arrested after the seizure of more than 11 million cigarettes in South Armagh. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), seized the cigarettes, worth an estimated £6 million in duty and taxes, on Monday 4 November. Officers searched two premises near Newry and found 11.5 […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry RFC U12s Shine at Blitz

Newry RFC future stars shone under Friday night lights when the Under 12s impressed at the Blitz in Armagh.  First up in the five game challenge the young Blue and Whites faced Portadown and right from the first kick off Newry meant business.  The first two tackles knocked Portadown backwards and Newry were on the […]