
Newry & Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has described an event to be held in the Armagh City Hotel on Wednesday 24th September as an excellent opportunity for local groups to keep afresh of funding opportunities which might assist them in the delivery of their programmes. The local MLA told Newry Times, “The importance of the […]

Dear Editor, Sinn Féin have always been open to discussion. We were involved in a genuine effort in the Haass O’Sullivan talks to get a resolution to several key issues. Unfortunately the unionists walked away, just as they walked away from the all party talks on parading, identity and the past. It is interesting to […]

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane MLA has met with Education Minister John O’Dowd MLA recently to discuss the future provision of primary education in the lower Mourne area. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “This meeting was to look at the future provision of primary education in the lower Mourne area. “The educational needs of […]
Sep 18 2014 | Posted in
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A group of young people from Newry have launched a campaign to encourage their peers to stay safe on a night out. One of the group – who are all aged between 16 and 22 – witnessed a friend being rushed to hospital after her drink was spiked, while another was attacked after he got […]
Sep 17 2014 | Posted in
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Local police are reminding householders to make use of the Quickcheck scheme when dealing with callers to their home. Crime Prevention Officer, Lisa Sherman explained, “The QuickCheck Freephone scheme is a 24-hour Freephone service which enables householders to challenge and independently verify the identity of anyone calling at their door. “The majority of utility companies […]
Sep 17 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has said that the death of Ian Paisley marks the end of an era for a specific brand of politics in the North. Commenting on Paisley’s contribution to politics here, Bradley said, “Ian Paisley’s approach to politics was one of the exploitation of people’s deepest fears and emotions […]
Sep 17 2014 | Posted in
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SDLP finance spokesperson Dominic Bradley has said the introduction of a living wage would boost employment here and improve the lives of thousands of low-paid workers. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after the publication of a report by the Northern Ireland Centre for Voluntary Action (NICVA) on the introduction of a living wage. […]
Sep 17 2014 | Posted in
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Are you over 55? Do you have a hearing loss or know someone who does? You may find communicating with friends and family can be difficult. Even everyday activities like shopping can leave you feeling left out and isolated. People with hearing loss can also be at a disadvantage when it comes to hearing smoke […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Minister Mark H Durkan of £1.3 million funding from the carrier bag levy for the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Challenge Fund 2015. Bradley explained, “Since 2011, The NGO Challenge Fund has enabled environmental NGOs, local communities and schools to carry out projects with […]
Sep 17 2014 | Posted in
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