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Archive for: January, 2014

Criticism of Executive on Irish language policy ‘extremely embarrassing’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Dominic Bradley says criticism of the Executive in a report published by the Council of Europe over how it promotes the Irish language is “extremely embarrassing”. Bradley was speaking after the Council’s report said more should be done to promote Irish, including in courts and the Assembly. Speaking to […]

‘Oxfam report slams austerity’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh Assembly Member, Cathal Boylan has welcomed the report published by Oxfam on the devastating effect Austerity policies are having on the most vulnerable sections of society. Speaking to Newry Times, Boylan said, “It would seem that the British and Irish governments are isolated in the belief that austerity measures, mainly directed […]

Ritchie calls for independent inquiry over Sellafield clean up

South Down SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie has demanded an independent inquiry into the cost and delay into decommissioning some parts of the Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing Plant in Cumbria. Speaking to Newry Times, Ritchie stated, “The British Government must now intervene and launch an independent inquiry into the delay and cost involved in the Implementation Plan […]

Sinn Féin welcome release of Martin Corey

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has welcomed the release of Martin Corey and has stated that the British government have lessons to learn from his imprisonment. Speaking today to Newry Times, Brady said, “It is almost four years since the arrest and detention of Martin Corey. At no time was he questioned by police or […]

‘Council of Europe report further highlights need for Irish Language Act’ – Ó Muirí

Sinn Féin Councillor and spokesperson on the Irish Language, Barra Ó Muirí has stated that the Council for Europe report highlights very clearly ‘Unionist intransigence to advancing the Irish Language’. Speaking today to Newry Times, Councillor O Muirí said, “The Council for Europe report is saying what we already knew. Unionist politicians refuse to accept […]

Tributes pour in for ‘absolute gentleman’ after Rostrevor crash

Newry stabbing: 38-year-old man charged with attempted murder - Newry news

Tributes have poured in for the victim of a crash in Rostrevor yesterday evening. 64-year-old Kilkeel man Robert Morris died after being hit by a bus as he walked along the Killowen Road in Rostrevor at around 5:45pm yesterday. SDLP MLA for South Down, Seán Rogers expressed his sympathy to the wife and family of […]

Mains extension scheme for Hilltown residents

SDLP representatives in South Down say they are hopeful that NI Water will carry out a water mains extension scheme on the Ballygorian Road, Hilltown in February. South Down MLA Karen McKevitt commented, “Having spoken with NI Water representatives earlier today regarding the new commencement date for the water mains extension I can now advise […]

Don’t lose out on your Christmas gift cards and vouchers

Many consumers will have received gift cards and vouchers as Christmas presents but too often they go to waste because they’re lost, the date expires or sometimes the company goes into administration and can’t honour the gift card or voucher. Philippa McKeown-Brown, Head of Education at the Consumer Council explained, “£250m worth of gift cards […]

Launch of Newry and Mourne Pilot Community Safety Warden Initiative

The Newry and Mourne Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) formally launched the Community Safety Warden Initiative at its meeting on Monday night. The PCSP had identified the need to address the level of night time related accidents and attacks often fuelled by alcohol, and one of the multi faceted approached to address this was […]

New £1million Community Centre to commence in Culloville

Culloville Development Association in partnership with Newry and Mourne District Council has been successful in gaining funding for a new Community Centre in Culloville. The Centre will be situated on the site of the Culloville GAC Car Park at Corismoo Road and is being funded by SOAR through the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme with […]







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