
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has raised the issue of gritting on the Glassdrummond Road and its added danger with the winter freezing conditions with senior Road officials. The local Councillor explained, “We have had ongoing problems with concerns about safety along this road when the frost comes. “The very fine surface, […]
Dec 2 2016 | Posted in
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After what was described by local Councillor Roisin Mulgrew as “a horrific spree of dastardly crime against people, their homes and the community in general” residents from the Camlough and Bessbrook area have come together to help in the battle against crime within their communities. The Sinn Féin Councillor explained, “We continue to see a […]
Dec 2 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has spoken in the House of Commons on the issue of contaminated blood, highlighting the needs of NI victims and their families. She said, “Over the last forty years, the contaminated blood scandal has touched many lives across Britain and Ireland. “Throughout my time as MP for South Down, […]
Dec 2 2016 | Posted in
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The Rooftop Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is taking dining in Dundalk to new heights. Introducing super stylish cocktails, craft beers, signature dishes with jazz entertainment every Friday evening, it’s a stunning location for a romantic evening for two, a group booking, or any special occasion. More recently The Rooftop Restaurant is available to […]

The founder of an innovative online anti-bullying campaign has been named a Point of Light by Prime Minister Theresa May for supporting victims of bullying across Northern Ireland. Anita Dennison, 20, from Bessbrook in Northern Ireland, is the founder of an innovative online anti-bullying campaign, supporting other young people and their parents. After being targeted […]
Dec 1 2016 | Posted in
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Slieve Gullion Area Sinn Féin Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has said that a commitment from Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard to provide road safety materials in Irish is a ‘welcome and very positive’ development. The Sinn Féin Councillor was speaking after his colleague Minister Hazzard had announced that he would increase the level of road safety […]
Dec 1 2016 | Posted in
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The Executive has welcomed the opening of new funding streams worth in excess of £30million for victims and survivors. First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said the Executive is committed to doing everything it can to provide the best possible services to victims and survivors. The Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) […]
Dec 1 2016 | Posted in
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Local SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has launched a campaign to have all school bus routes included in the Winter Gritting Schedule. McNulty, a member of Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee, said he was responding to calls from local communities across Newry and Armagh. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Parents and school staff are at their wits […]