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Environmental Farming Scheme now open

The Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) is now open for applications, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced. Applications to Tranche One of the Scheme should be submitted online before the closing date of 31 March 2017.   The EFS is DAERA’s new agri-environment scheme under the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme […]

‘We will use increased mandate to deliver for all’ – Sinn Féin

Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said that there now was a job of work to do. He was commenting after he and his colleagues Megan Fearon and Cathal Boylan created history by not only being re-elected, but by securing Sinn Féin’s highest poll ever in the constituency, 26,207 first preference votes, […]

Councillor says residents have ‘genuine safety concerns’ over South Armagh roads

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has said that road users have genuine concerns about road conditions.   He was commenting after meeting with residents from the Corliss and Alina roads in South Armagh. “This has been an ongoing issue for some time and local residents are extremely frustrated about the response from Roads […]

McNulty calls for Interconnector enquiry to be halted

'Sinn Fein must provide clarity on funding for Casement Park' - McNulty

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh has called on the Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard to halt the Public Enquiry into the North South Interconnector which recommenced in Armagh this week. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The Public Enquiry into the North South Interconnector must be halted immediately.   “In these early days, it’s credibility […]

Street lighting issues in South Armagh highlighted

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin is to meet with Street Lighting Officials from Transport NI to discuss concerns in relation to pedestrian use of the Bog Road at Forkhill. “This road is a busy one for both pedestrians and motorists with many young people in particular walking it to get to the Peadar […]

Call for investigation into Camlough Lake wall

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has called for an urgent investigation into the erection of a high wall at Camlough Lake as part of ongoing works at the site. McNulty made the call after being contacted by local residents in the area.   McNulty said, “The redevelopment of Camlough Lake is […]

BID Ambassador for Newry City Centre announced

Newry Business Improvement District has announced that they have recently commenced a partnership with The Welcome People to appoint a BID Ambassador for Newry City Centre. The Welcome People who already operate in 22 other cities and towns across the UK including providing 4 ambassadors for the Belfast One BID.   Eamonn Connolly, BID Manager […]

Nominations for local grassroots heroes now open

Nominations for the 2017 Irish FA Community Awards, presented by McDonald’s are now open. The awards recognise and celebrate grassroots volunteers across Northern Ireland who make a real difference to their communities. McDonald’s is the longest standing supporter of grassroots football in Northern Ireland and continues to champion those who enable children and young adults […]

Additional train services to Newry welcomed

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has welcomed the proposed additional train services to Newry and has praised the local community for ‘keeping the pressure on Translink and Minister Chris Hazzard’ to deliver the additional services.   Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “The news this week by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard is […]

Final call for 2017 Excellence Awards nominations

Do you know a member of health and social care staff who has provided exceptional treatment and care for you or your relative? The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched the Excellence Awards for 2017 and is asking for members of the public to play their part and nominate a member of staff […]







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