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Community Constituency Craigavon Election 2023 Elections Government Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Jackie Coade Joins SDLP

Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed Jackie Coade to the party. Ms Coade has joined the SDLP and will be one of the party’s candidates in the Craigavon area in the upcoming local government election. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome a person of the caliber […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Alliance Unsure Over Irish Unity

The Irish unity question has become a key part of the political scene over the last number of years with the conversation over Irish unification growing. With many parties nailing their colours to yes or no masts the Alliance Party states they have no position on Irish unity. A move set to annoy nationalists and […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Education Government Health Politics Stormont

Executive Must Be Restored Now to Support Children and Young People – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said cuts to the Baby Books scheme are totally unacceptable and said the Executive must be restored now to support children and young people.  The party’s education spokesperson said: “It’s deeply concerning that a programme to provide babies with free books is the latest service to feel the impact of […]

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Government International Stormont

O’Neill Welcomes Recommitment From President Biden to Investment During Belfast Visit

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed a recommitment from President Biden and the US administration to help attract investment and create jobs in the north as he celebrates 25 years of ‘transformative peace’ in Belfast today. Michelle O’Neill said: “President Biden’s visit to Belfast today is a special moment as we celebrate 25 years […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Sport Stormont

McNulty Welcomes Casement Park Inclusion In Euro 2028 Bid

SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has welcomed the inclusion of Casement Park in Britain and Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid. Mr McNulty said the decision should refocus efforts to begin work on the long-awaited project in west Belfast. He said once completed it had the potential to be transformational for the local area. Newry & Armagh […]

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Community Election 2023 Elections Politics

Workers Party Ready for Council Elections

We have all lived through difficult and challenging times in recent years. The cost of living, rising energy prices and political turmoil: a lot has been changing, but not everything. Our commitment to a better, fairer life for all has remained constant over the years. That is a view shared by many. That is why […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

Nothing To Celebrate In Biden Visit – TUV

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Like the Belfast Agreement itself, I find nothing to celebrate in the visit of President Biden “Biden is irredeemably partisan having as a Senator  fought any easing of laws which would have allowed wanted IRA terrorists to be extradited to face justice in the United Kingdom. His continuing stance […]

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Community Government Legacy Politics Stormont

President Biden Visit a ‘Special Moment’ As We Look To The Future – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said President Biden’s visit to the north on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a ‘special moment’ and said it is now time to look to the next 25 years with hope, opportunity and ambition. Speaking ahead of the Joe Biden’s arrival in Belfast, Michelle O’Neill […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Hold Easter Commemoration in Newry

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh held a dignified and respectful Easter Commemoration in St Mary’s Cemetery today [8th April]. Participants gathered at St Mary’s Church before they made their way to the Republican Plot led by wreath bearers and a banner depicting the martyred 1916 signatories. The entire event was surveilled under the watchful eye […]

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Community Constituency Council Election 2023 Elections Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Council Work to Rule Can be Avoided – Grant

“Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s management team should stand by the arrangements they agreed previously with Council staff  and immediately re-engage in discussions with trades union representatives,” says Nicola Grant of the Workers Party. Her comments come ahead of a ‘work to rule’ which begins on Monday and will affect local bin collections, leisure centres […]

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Community Legacy Politics

Alliance Party Votes With DUP,TUV and UUP to Commemorate UDR

Belfast City Council has agreed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UDR Greenfinches. At the monthly meeting of the full Belfast City Council on Monday, the Alliance Party voted alongside the TUV and UUP in support of a DUP motion supporting the UDR. The motion, states that the council “recognises the 50th Anniversary of […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Saoradh Launch Easter Lily Campaign in Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh today [April 2nd] launched their Easter Lily campaign in Newry. With the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising fast approaching, party members gathered at the Republican plot in St Mary’s Cemetery to launch this patriotic emblem.  Speaking from the Republican Plot local Saoradh activist and community worker Anthony Coyle said “As […]