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SDLP Calls for Ceasefire to Provide Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Civilians In Gaza

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to allow humanitarian aid corridors to be established to relieve the crisis in Gaza. The Foyle MP was speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon during a statement on the violence in Gaza and southern Israel. Colum Eastwood MP […]

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SDLP Newry Rush to Fill Councillor Vacancy As They Thank Savage

The SDLP will begin the process to fill the vacancy on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council following the resignation of Cllr Michael Savage to take up a new position as CEO of Newry Chamber of Commerce.  SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said: “The SDLP places on record our sincere gratitude to Michael Savage for […]

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Saoradh Support Newry Palestine Rally

Activists from Saoradh’s Newry office participated in a rally attended by scores of people at Newry Town Hall Oct 11 in support of the Palestinian people. Party members unfurled a banner highlighting the murder of Palestinian children and carried PFLP flags. Posters were also displayed which highlighted the blatant hypocrisy of Sinn Fein who have […]

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Political Drift Can’t Continue and Democracy Must Be Respected – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that political drift in the north can’t be allowed to continue and the public should get the political leadership it demands and deserves. And the Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán also said that the democratic outcome of the Assembly election must be respected and validated. Michelle O’ Neill said: “I […]

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Dozens Take to Streets of Newry to Stand In Solidarity with Palestine

Dozens of people took to the streets of Newry Oct 14 to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people suffering under Israeli bombardment. The picket was organised by the Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh in response to recent developments which have shocked people around the world. Among those present included Socialist Republicans, Trade Unionists, community workers […]

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Savage to Leave Politics for Newry Chamber Role

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer. Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade said: “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer. He brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, and passion […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Announce Newry Whiteline Picket In Support of Palestine

Saoradh in conjunction with the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association will be holding a Whiteline Picket on Saturday 14th October at 2pm in Monaghan Street, Newry, in solidarity with the people of Palestine.  The people of Gaza and the West Bank have come under intense Israeli shelling following the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by […]

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British Government Must Cut Fuel Prices For Drivers – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told the British Chancellor his government should act now to cut rising fuel costs.  The South Down MP said:”The British Government must immediately cut the price of fuel which continues to rise and put people out of pocket.“Figures show that petrol prices are up 13 pence per litre since […]

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Saoradh’s Newry Office Raises the Flag with Palestine

In a further expression of support and solidarity with the Palestinian Resistance, Saoradh’s Newry office today [ Oct 8] raised the Palestine flag proudly from our office in the centre of Newry. Earlier today our Newry members visited Marks & Spencer where we re-labelled Israeli goods with Palestinian themed stickers promoting a boycott. Speaking from […]

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UUP Condemns “Terrorist Attack” on Israel

UUP MLA Robbie Butler has condemned the recent attack on Israel. Mr Butler said, “A terrorist attack on Israel, perpetrated by Hamas, has thrown the region into war. It has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, bodies paraded through the streets being defiled by onlookers. There are multiple captives and a danger that it could […]

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Sinn Fein as Hamas Fellow Travellers Not Fit For Government – TUV 

TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed Sinn Fein for its continued support of Hamas and called the Republican Party unfit for Government. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- The weekend outpourings of support for and celebrating of the massacre of hundreds of innocent civilians in Israel by Hamas by their fellow travellers in Sinn Fein […]

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Sinn Féin Calls For Decisive International Intervention In Palestine

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Matt Carthy TD, has appealed for an urgent end to hostilities in Gaza and Israel. He has urged that all armed actions by Palestinian forces cease, and that Israeli forces immediately stop the ongoing attacks on Gaza. He called for a decisive international intervention to bring about […]