
Commenting on the escalating violence in Syria Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy stated that military intervention by the west will not bring peace in the region. Murphy said he believes that foreign military intervention will increase the death and destruction being experienced by the Syrian people at present and that world leaders should be working towards […]
Sep 3 2013 | Posted in
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SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie MP will speak in today’s House of Commons Lobbying Bill debate to criticise the British Government’s plan to introduce ‘draconian’ new regulations governing the activity of charities and civil society organisations. Speaking from Westminster Ritchie stated, “Very few people disagree on the need for greater transparency in the lobbying industry and […]
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As Newry Sinn Féin members undertook an electoral registration canvass MP Conor Murphy urged all those living in the Newry Armagh constituency to complete the registration forms which Electoral Office personnel are currently delivering to every household. Speaking to Murphy stated, “From 24th August to 21st September Electoral Office staff will be visiting every household […]
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The SDLP leader on Newry and Mourne Council, Councillor Connaire McGreevy has paid tribute to the organizers of the one-day cricket international between Ireland and England. Describing the event at Malahide in Dublin as “a showcase for all that is good in sport” McGreevy said the sellout crowd underlined that sport in all its forms […]
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Warrenpoint Town has been given a massive £225,250 plus vat cash injection in order to help the newest recruits to the Irish League Premiership continue its long term development plans. The financial boost from Newry and Mourne Council was agreed on Monday night and received full cross party political support. The money will be used […]

Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the Department of Regional Development’s decision to open applications to farmers, agricultural contractors and other owners of suitable equipment to apply for emergency snow clearance. During the heavy snowfalls back in March 2013 Councillor Clarke had questioned the lack of resources deployed by Roads Service to […]
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Equality for everyone was the key message from Sinn Féin as the party supported Pride in Newry, a week-long festival organised by members of Newry Rainbow Community. Mayor Mickey Ruane, Conor Murphy MP and Mickey Brady MLA helped to launch the week of events at Bellinis on 22nd August. Speaking afterwards Conor Murphy said, “This […]
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Alliance South Down spokesperson Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed a new Tourism Event Funding Programme launched to support the local events industry. The programme is administered by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) and designed to drive visitor numbers, increase spend in the local economy and raise the profile of Northern Ireland as a positive […]
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The history of the Mournes is very much associated with that of the Castle of Greencastle, and according to old tales, Greencastle was once the capital of the Mourne Kingdom, while its fairs were the most famous in Ulster. Greencastle is a place of rare beauty and charm and lays claim to a rich and […]
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Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh Conor Murphy has heavily criticised an article in yesterday’s Sunday Independent newspaper which blamed a recent mortar discovery in South Armagh on the IRA. Speaking to Newry Times, Murphy said, “The story by Jim Cusack in today’s Sunday Independent regarding the recent Cullyhanna mortar bomb is highly irresponsible and based […]
Sep 2 2013 | Posted in
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