
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by the Assembly Education Committee to invite the Minister to appear before it to explain his recent decision on transfer test coaching. “I welcome the decision of the Education Committee to invite the minister to come before it,” he said. “It’s important the Minister explains his […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has backed the campaign for a city park at the Albert Basin site and has called on the public to back the Newry 2020 group’s campaign to develop a park on the site. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor stated, “Firstly I want to commend the Newry 2020 […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Paul Givan has urged people in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area to ‘Make the Call’ to check if they are missing out on unclaimed benefits, supports and services. Speaking as he launched the Department for Communities’ latest three year plan for improving benefit uptake, the Minister said, “The benefits system […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has welcomed a commitment from Transport NI to begin weed spraying in the Crossmaglen area. The Slieve Gullion representative said that after lobbying the body about weeds and nettles in the area he had received an assurance that spraying would begin this week. “I am delighted to have secured a […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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The Young Women’s Stroke Group in the Southern area have met with a Senior Health and Social Care Trust Manager to share their views and experiences of services. ‘Young Women After Stroke’ is the only group of its kind in the UK, set up to help women regain their confidence and independence following a stroke. […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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During National Eye Health Week (19th – 25th September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the importance of good eye health and the need for everyone to have their eyes tested every two years. Dr Jackie McCall, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said, “Over 50% of sight loss is preventable, […]
Sep 22 2016 | Posted in
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Cancer Fund for Children recently held a special family fun day in honour of its amazing little superheroes. The day,which was held at Belfast City Hall, allowed families to enjoy a morning packed full of entertainment including face painting, arts and crafts and magic, as well as appearances from movie favourites Spiderman and Elsa. Around […]
Sep 21 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Megan Fearon has welcomed assurances from Translink that a series of blunders which saw school children in South Armagh left behind will not happen again. Fearon says she lobbied Translink for answers along with local councillor Terry Hearty when children couldn’t get on buses that were full in Crossmaglen and children in […]
Sep 21 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said government departments north and south should co-operate on an investigation into the events leading up to the sale of NAMA’s northern loan portfolio. “There is no doubt that the events leading up to the sale of NAMA’s northern loan portfolio is a national issue and it needs to […]
Sep 21 2016 | Posted in
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A new educational environmental programme from an Irish production company will air on TV screens across Ireland this week. Local pupil John Moan from The Abbey Scoil na Mainistreach, Newry will feature in one of the 12 episodes. ‘Na Dulradóirí’ by Paper Owl Films, will be shown on TG4 and will see local school children […]
Sep 21 2016 | Posted in
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