
Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative is taking off across the world, with a record-breaking 690 iconic landmarks and sites in 66 different countries lighting up green. Tourism Ireland’s annual Global Greening initiative has gone from strength to strength – from its beginning back in 2010, when just the Sydney Opera House and the […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced an additional £25,000 funding to support the work of the Northern Ireland Healthcare Chaplains Association (NIHCA). Chaplains are employed directly by HSC Trusts to provide spiritual care to all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers across healthcare, regardless of faith or no-faith. Commenting on the funding […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s carers groups for their vital role in making vaccinations accessible for carers. Speaking during a virtual meeting with representatives from carers groups, the Health Minister recognised the groups’ vital role in supporting carers throughout pandemic and also assisting carers to get vaccinated. Minister […]
Mar 17 2021 | Posted in
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Census Day, Sunday 21 March, is almost here and it’s your opportunity to shape the future of your local community, whether you’re in Camlough or Cullyhanna, Mayobridge or Mullaglass. Dr David Marshall, Director of Census and Population Statistics says it’s important that people from every area complete the census. “The data […]

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to find alternative ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and avoid the temptation of meeting up or partying with friends or family. Dr Stephen Bergin, Interim Director of Public Health at the PHA, said, “After a very tough winter we are all looking forward to […]
Mar 15 2021 | Posted in
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Two police officers have been injured and a police vehicle damaged during an incident in Crossmaglen last night (Thursday, 12 March). Officers on patrol in the Corrasmoo Road area of Cullaville, at around 11:20 pm, were alerted to a dark blue Transit-type van that was causing an obstruction. When officers stopped to speak […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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The fourth meeting of the Executive Working Group on Mental Wellbeing, Resilience and Suicide Prevention took place recently by videoconference. The Group coordinates and strengthens the approach to dealing with mental health issues and suicide prevention. Speaking following the meeting, Health Minister Robin Swann said, “We continue to closely monitor the […]
Mar 12 2021 | Posted in
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“Where did you put the letter I got the other day?” “I didn’t touch it, but you leave everything lying about, so it’s your own fault if it’s in the bin, which, by the way, was emptied this morning!” It’s a conversation that’s played out in households every day. And it has led […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Lidl Northern Ireland has gone to the top of the class after awarding 40 secondary schools – including several Newry schools – £3,000 worth of vouchers each to secure essential brand-new sports equipment. Two Newry schools – St Mary’s High School and Newry High School – were two of the local winning schools. […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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Education Minister Peter Weir has announced that legislation to address bullying in schools will come into operation in Northern Ireland on 1 September 2021. The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016 will bring renewed focus for schools to this very important issue. It will also deliver greater consistency and impact […]
Mar 11 2021 | Posted in
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