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Letters to the Editor, ‘New local council should be named Donard’

Dear Editor, It is very encouraging to see that the short list of five names selected for the new Newry Mourne and Down council. The list includes names that are already known nationally and internationally and would achieve the objective of bringing the two parts that were the old councils in to one new fresh […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘DUP racists attack Irish language again’

Dear Editor, Gregory Campbell used the opportunity of the DUP annual conference to declare that his party would treat the long-sought after Irish language Act like ‘toilet paper’. His comments were greeted with loud applause by the assembled bigots who had previously cheered when he had held a yogurt pot aloft to the conference. Earlier […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Sinn Fein’s illusion of radicalism disappears’

Dear Editor, In the past éirígí has generally avoided singling out individual parties among the Stormont Coalition for criticism – choosing instead to address the collective actions and responsibility of all members of that Coalition in implementing Westminster’s austerity programme. However, following the publication of the draft Stormont budget (largely agreed by Sinn Féin and […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Stormont budget an attack on us all’

Dear Editor, It was quite apt that the two main Stormont parties chose the run-up to Halloween to announce agreement on their draft budget which will see several hundred million pounds being slashed from public service spending across the Six Counties. In recent times, members of at least one Stormont party opted to don the […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Fears over Drumgullion Avenue replacement lighting scheme’

Dear Editor, Drumgullion Avenue in Newry faces a replacement street lighting scheme into early dark nights with fears of a reduction of lighting and community safety. The community has been landed with a double whammy as contractors intend to gain access to a new site for much needed housing which we all welcome and the […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Question marks over Conor Murphy’s Border Poll comments’

Dear Editor, On the back of the Scottish referendum Sinn Fein have raised the issue of the border poll with Conor Murphy asking for a debate on the issue. I would like to contribute to such a debate by questioning whom best would such a poll serve? I am in favour of Irish unification however […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Why do the DUP now want Talks?’

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 […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Newry Toddlers raise over £320 for Barnardo’s’

Dear Editor, Barnardo’s NI would like to say a big thank you to all the under-fives from Jolly Tots Parent and Toddler Group, Newry who took part in the Barnardo’s nursery rhyme and fairy tale themed Big Toddle last year (2013). The tremendous toddlers helped raise over £320 for local Barnardo’s NI projects – including […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Newry election posters a scourge on environment just as much as dog fouling’

Dear Editor, In recent times the media have highlighted the reoccurring problem of dog fouling and the associated environmental health risks. As District councils continue to take the lead tightening down on the scourge which all us especially responsible dog owners welcome. However hark at District Councils selectively barking on about dog fouling and the […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘Political crisis creating greater inequalities in Northern Ireland’

Dear Editor, Many readers of this newspaper will share our view that the NI Executive is not functioning properly. These concerns have been exemplified by the political crisis of the past year over flags, victims and the past. Within this vacuum, we have the rise of paramilitary violence and inter-communal tensions. The trade unions argue […]







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