The John and Pat Hume Foundation is organising the third event in honour of Seamus Mallon on the theme of ‘A Shared Home Place’, which will be held at 7.00 pm on Friday, 22 September 2023, in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation Secretary, says, “Seamus Mallon was committed to […]
SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged RTÉ to reconsider its decision to prohibit viewers in the North from entering competitions run by the broadcaster. Mr McNulty was speaking ahead of Co Down presenter Patrick Kielty’s debut as the new Late Late Show host. He said that previous concerns from RTÉ […]
A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments was issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1 September this year, providing a much-needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year. Dr Jason Foy, Head of the Area-based Schemes Division, says, “I am pleased to announce another record […]
SDLP Councillor Doire Finn has welcomed progress with Translink senior management on reinstating full free bus connections from Newry Bus Station to Newry Train Station. It comes after the Newry City representative wrote to Translink Chief Executive, Chris Conway expressing her deep concerns about the cut of the long-standing free-of-charge Bus Service from […]
The Department of Health has published a progress report on the implementation of the Review of General Surgery. The Review was published in June 2022, setting out key actions to improve general surgery provision in Northern Ireland. Despite the many pressures currently facing the health service, significant progress has been made in implementing […]
The solution to an opening bridge on Newry’s proposed Southern Relief Road lies in detailed consultation with Heritage officials the SDLP has said. Speaking after Department officials addressed Councillors at a special council meeting on Thursday evening, Newry Councillor Michael Savage says, “The Department for Infrastructure needs to engage in more detailed consultation […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said an Assembly is needed to legislate to deal with the huge cost of school uniforms that is leaving families struggling. The South Down MLA says, “The stark findings of Save the Children NI’s poll is a clear signal that families need a functioning Assembly to help […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has urged those organising the upcoming band parades in Newry to ensure they are respectful and do not cause unnecessary inconvenience to local residents. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a meeting with the parades commission in Belfast. “Along with my party colleagues, Cllr. Aidan Mathers […]
Seventeen projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties have received £3,074,086/ €3,473,717 to deliver peace and reconciliation initiatives, with Newry project CRJ receiving over £200,000. The funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) enables peacebuilding efforts within some of the most marginalised communities who continue to live with the long-term […]
The Department of Justice is seeking to recruit a Chairperson and four Board Members for the Northern Ireland Police Fund (NIPF). The NIPF provides care and financial assistance to police officers and ex-officers injured or disabled as a direct result of terrorism and to the families of police officers injured or killed through […]
