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Saval form continues despite Black Friday

ROSTREVOR 2-11 – 3-12 SAVAL DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY TEN By Kieran McNally Three black cards in an action-packed first half failed to derail Saval, as they held on in an extremely open league encounter at Pettit Park last Friday night. Kealan Rice, Daniel McCarthy and Finn McAvoy were all dismissed in the […]

‘Tax Credit plans are an assault on families’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that Tory plans to slash child tax credits and working tax credits are a ‘full frontal assault on low income families’ and must be opposed. She said, “As we approach the July 8th budget, it’s becoming more clear that the latest Tory attack on social security will […]

‘Invest NI must look outside Belfast’ – Fearon

Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has criticised Invest NI for neglecting council areas outside of Belfast. The Sinn Fein MLA said the economic development body had a duty to seek investment and jobs for all areas of the north. “Recently released figures show that last year Invest NI promoted some 964 jobs in Newry, […]

Help police protect Newry and Mourne schools this summer

As we approach the school holidays once again, police in Newry and Mourne are appealing for the whole community to help protect local schools when they are closed over the summer break. As part of the School Watch initiative, officers will be paying particular attention to schools across the District over the summer months and […]

‘Human Rights must remain at heart of prisoner rehabilitation’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that it is imperative to retain the Human Rights Act to ensure that proper standards of human rights are promoted in prisons. Following an oral question to the Justice Minister, Ritchie said, “I took the opportunity to probe the Justice Minister on the impact that the repeal […]

Launch of North Street art project ‘Illumination’

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie, launched the North Street Art Mural Project entitled “Illumination” recently. The project was undertaken by the Magnet art group with support from the Newry and Mourne Youth Strategy Partnership and Newry, Mourne and Down District Councils Good Relations Unit. Councillor Bailie, speaking to those in […]

Sinn Fein to meet Trust over ‘Daisy Hill rumours’

A Sinn Fein delegation is to meet with the Southern Trust tomorrow (Tuesday) to address a number of concerns about Daisy Hill Hospital and healthcare in general across the constituency. MP Mickey Brady will join MLAs Conor Murphy and Megan Fearon to meet with Paula Clarke, Chief Executive of the Trust. Brady said that a […]

Bosco ‘Clubrooms Project’ commitment welcomed

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominc Bradley has welcomed the commitment of the Social Development Minister to the Clubrooms Project at St John Bosco GFC in Newry. He was speaking after a meeting at Parliament Buildings with the Social Development Minister Mrevyn Storey, Mark H Durkan Minister for the Environment, Eddie Curtis, Director of […]

Newry’s Slackpress celebrates Investors in People accreditation

SlackPress, based in Newry and employing 4 people, was among 34 organisations celebrating Investors in People (IIP) accreditation at a presentation ceremony held in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry, special guest at the event, speaking before the presentation of awards said: “This is a very special occasion as […]

PSNI backs campaign to tackle growing threat from identity fraud

Millions of people in the UK are failing to take basic steps like redirecting post or updating firewalls to protect their identities from criminals, a new survey shows. The results have been published as the City of London Police and partners including PSNI launch the ‘Not With My Name’ campaign to target the growing threat […]







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