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British Government Changes to Farm Inheritance Tax Must Be Reversed – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called for the British government’s plan to cut inheritance tax relief for farmers to be reversed. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after meeting with farmers’ representatives in Westminster this morning and after thousands of farmers came together last night to oppose the proposed changes. Dáire Hughes MP […]

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Community Constituency Crime Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Conflict Barracks Seen As Barrier to Female Victims of Violence

By Donal McMahon PSNI stations resembling ‘conflict barracks’ are a physical barrier to female victims of violence reporting crimes, it is claimed. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee heard a report this week from the Executive Office on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). Its new 2024-26 Stormont strategy […]

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

Site Work to Enable Free Hospital Car Parking In 2026

Work is commencing at hospital sites across Northern Ireland in preparation for the removal of car parking charges in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been preparing to introduce the necessary infrastructure for a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2022. […]

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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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Community Constituency Council Government Health Kilkeel NMD Council South Down

Public Invited to View Details of £3.3 Million Refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre

The details of a significant £3.3 million refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be available for the public to view at the centre from Monday, November 18. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project will involve both the upgrade and expansion of the leisure facility. Significant progress is being made, with an aim to […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Justice Minister Allocates £36.7m to PSNI

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced her budget plan following the October Monitoring round. The Department of Justice was allocated an additional £39.3m, which includes £2.75m for the civil disorder which was seen during the summer. The Minister said: “I welcome the recent announcement and allocation of an additional £39.3m by the Executive. This will go […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Rotten to the Point: No Community Confidence In Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Board

By Rotten to the Point In a strong and unified voice, the community stakeholders of Warrenpoint have expressed their complete lack of confidence in the current Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA) Board. We are calling for the immediate resignation of all board members, citing multiple failures in their management of Warrenpoint Port. The board’s credibility has […]

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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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Education Government Health Stormont

Community of Lifesavers App Launched

Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a new app to build children and young people’s confidence in developing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) lifesaving skills. The app complements the Community of Lifesavers Education Programme in schools which provides professional learning to teach vital CPR and AED skills to pupils together with supporting […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Aspiring Chef and Schoolboy Lubo to Compete In FutureChef Regional Finals

Schoolboy Lubo Mulkerns from St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook was this year’s winner of the local final of the Springboard FutureChef Competition, held at Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus on Wednesday 13th November.  Lubo now moves forward to the regional final of FutureChef, held in Belfast Met early next year; the penultimate stage in […]

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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 […]