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Archive for: July, 2012

‘Actions needed on ESA’ – Rodgers

SDLP Education Spokesperson Seán Rogers has offered a guarded welcome to the news of progress on the establishment of the Education and Skills Authority but has said that impressive words must be translated into positive action. Speaking after the news was announced, the South Down MLA said: “There is no doubt that reform in the […]

Magnificent marine marvels for National Marine Week

Our marine environment provides a haven for some of our most fascinating wildlife, such as basking sharks, rugose squat lobsters and dolphins. The Wildlife Trust’s annual celebration of our marine environment, National Marine Week, takes place from 28th July to 12th August. National Marine Week aims to encourage people to get out and explore the […]

Ritchie calls for FSA to work on certification process for Bank’s IT systems

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the call by the Innovation Value Institute for the establishment of an internationally recognised standard to certify IT platforms and calls on FSA to act immediately Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie said: “Although not completely resolved for many customers, a month after the problem was identified Ulster […]

All roads lead to Claragh Bridge for Summer show

Saturday 28th July 2012 sees the return of the annual Claragh Bridge cross-community Vintage Classic and Agricultural show which is now into its ninth year. The fun filled family event will be staged at the B175 Ballynahinch Road, Drumaroad, near Castlewellan, starting at 11am. Classes covering Cars, Tractors, Stationery Engines, Commercials, Motorcycles, Buses, Lorries, Steam […]

McKevitt congratulates 5 year old Burren golf star

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has offered her congratulations to Ireland’s newest and youngest golf star, Sean Ryan of Burren who won the all-Ireland under-6 tournament in Sligo. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said: “Stand aside Rory and Darren and Graeme, here comes Sean, the wee man from Burren. He played a remarkable game, […]

McKevitt blasts ‘roaming rip-off’

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt backed calls for mobile phone operators to provide single all-Ireland tariffs following an Ofcom report showing people in South Down and South Armagh can be paying up to £300 extra a year. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “Operators are required to take reasonable steps to stop inadvertent roaming, […]

Bradley welcomes Tanaiste’s assurance of assistance on Irish Language Act

SDLP Irish language spokesperson Dominic Bradley MLA has had discussions with An Tánaiste and Minister for External Affairs, Eamon Gilmore about the Irish language Act for the North which was promised in the St. Andrews Agreement. Commenting after a meeting which the SDLP had with the Irish Labour Party in Leinster House this week Mr […]

Mayor’s Charity Ball cheque presentations

Former Mayor of Newry & Mourne Charlie Casey has presented four local charities with cheques from the proceeds of the 2012 Mayor’s Charity Ball. Speaking to Newry Times, Councillor Casey said, “I am delighted to be in a position to make a contribution to these charities. The four charities I have chosen as main beneficiaries, […]

Ploughing competition set for Camlough

The Camlough Heritage Society has joined forces with the Clare Vintage Society, Tandragee, to host a ‘Ploughing Match’ on Saturday 11th August in Camlough village. The Ploughing Championship will be hosted in Camlough for the  first time ever and it is anticipated it will be a fantastic family day out. The Camlough Heritage Society and […]

Bradley raises Slieve Gullion concerns with Roads Minister

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley MLA has spoke of local residents concerns about road safety at the newly opened play park at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Bradley, who raised his concerns directly with Roads Minister Danny Kennedy MLA at a meeting recently said, “The addition of the new state of the […]







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