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Local MLA brands burning of election posters a hate crime

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has branded the burning of election posters on bonfires a hate crime. The South Armagh MLA was reacting to reports that her image was among those burned on bonfires across the constituency. “The burning of flags and posters of anyone who is not overtly unionist is clearly a hate crime. […]

Excitement builds for international Skiffie rowing championship

This July (24th to 30th) Strangford Lough welcomes crews from over 40 rowing clubs from across the world to a week of Skiffie racing in the beautiful setting of Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh. Participants will come from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands and as far away as the USA and Australia! This is only […]

‘Fit 4 U 2’ is seeking local volunteers

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust are seeking volunteers to support a new physical activity and leisure opportunities programme for adults with a learning disability – Fit 4 U 2. Fit 4 U 2 has been piloted at Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh in recent months. It is planned to introduce Fit 4 U 2 […]

Call for express service for Irish passports in Castlewellan

Independent Slieve Croob Councillor Patrick Clarke has called for both the availability of application forms for Irish passports and the extension of the express service for Irish Passports at Castlewellan Post Office and has now written to both the Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan and the Post Office. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated, “Currently the nearest […]

Trust HR Director wins top UK award

Kieran Donaghy, Southern Health and Social Care Trust Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development was recently named ‘Human Resources Director of the Year’ at the prestigious Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Awards. The HPMA promotes and rewards outstanding work in healthcare human resources management across the whole of the UK. Kieran was described by […]

Students urged to get meningitis vaccine

If you have just left school or are going to be a first-time university student the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging you to get the meningococcal vaccine. Everyone born between 2nd July 1997 and 1st July 1999, and first time university students up to the age of 25, are entitled to the Men ACWY […]

CRJ Newry hold ‘Digging Deeper Project’

As part of their IFI funded ‘Digging Deeper Project’, Community Restorative Justice held a very successful one day workshop on Media Training in the Canal Court Hotel. CRJ’s work within communities in Newry and South Armagh identified a skill deficiency within community and regeneration groups when it comes to dealing with the media, whether local, […]

Play safe, Stay Safe this Summer!

Now that the summer holidays are underway, NI Water is taking the opportunity to remind parents about the dangers of children playing at or near sites like treatment works, reservoirs and construction sites. Michael Bergin, Health and Safety Manager at NI Water, explained, “Understandably, natural curiosity will draw children and young people to many of […]

Cars, £170,000 cash and designer watches seized durng major police operation

Detectives from PSNI Reactive and Organised Crime Branch have arrested four people on suspicion of money laundering and drugs offences during a major operation in Armagh yesterday. Wednesday’s operation, which targeted the activities of what police believe is a high level, organised crime gang involved in the supply of illegal drugs and other serious criminality, […]

FinTrU Financial Services Academy launched

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has launched the fourth FinTrU Financial Services Academy. Twenty graduates will undertake an intensive six week training programme delivered by Belfast Met and Ulster University. The training will have a strong focus on investment opportunities and financial compliance. On completion of the course the graduates will be interviewed for a position […]







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