Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has urged people to be vigilant after a spate of robberies and attempted break ins on vehicles. The local Councillor made her appeal after a series of incidents took place in the O Neill Avenue area. She said, “A number of residents had their possessions stolen from their […]
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Fearon congratulates Pride in Newry
Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon has congratulated Pride in Newry on winning the bid to host the main 2019 Pride Festival and Parade on these islands. The party’s equality spokesperson said: “I would like to congratulate Pride in Newry for winning this bid, it is a huge achievement and will be a boost for the […]
PSNI commitment to address “boy racers” on Old Dublin Road Newry
Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said a commitment by the PSNI to tackle the scourge of “boy racers” in the Old Dublin Road locality would help ensure that the community and roads would be safer and that ultimately it would help save lives. The local Councillor explained, “Following on-going concerns raised by local residents […]
SDLP continue to mislead people over future of McCreesh Park.
Newry Mourne & Down Councillor Liz Kimmins speaking further on the issue of McCreesh Park said that recent developments reinforced the belief of most that SDLP have a stated objective of rejecting the democratic decision of the people of the area to name this community asset after Raymond McCreesh. Cllr Kimmins stated, “McCreesh Park was […]
MP Comments after death of Motorcyclist near Newry
Newry & Armagh Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that there is a deep sadness at news of yet another fatality on the local roads. The MP said “It has been confirmed that a motorcyclist has died after a collision on the Fathom Line between Newry and Omeath. News of yet another tragic death […]
Pig Mart Wall Update
Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has confirmed that the Planning Application by the Southern Regional College to demolish the old Cattle & Pig Mart Wall along Patrick Street Newry has been withdrawn. Welcoming the news the Sinn Féin MP stated, “Senior management have contacted me to confirm that they have withdrawn their application […]
MP Expresses Frustration After Recent Health Service Public Meeting
Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady has said that the recent Health Service Public Consultation held in Newry had left himself and many others who attended it deeply frustrated. The MP also confirmed that he fully supported the request for another Consultation meeting to be held in the Newry area. The Sinn Féin […]
Call for a “United”Daisy Hill Hospital Campaign
Sinn Féin Group Leader on Newry & Mourne Council Mickey Ruane has appealed for a united campaign to challenge what many view as the focused reduction of services in Daisy Hill Hospital. “A recent discussion in the Council Chamber on the important issue of Daisy Hill Hospital and the loss of the specialised Stroke Unit in […]
Barcroft Thefts Cause Concern
Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that there is a growing concern at the rise of thefts on homes and properties after it was confirmed that back sheds in Barcroft had been entered and materials stolen. “Sheds in Barcroft were broken into and items including a power washer and a bicycle were stolen. There […]
Mickey Brady speaks in the Assembly on proposed HMRC job losses
Newry Assembly Member Mickey Brady has spoken in the Assembly on Monday 9th December on the proposal by HMRC to cut jobs in offices in Newry, Enniskillen and Derry. Mr Brady said, “HMRC has proposed to close its Newry office by 2015, with the loss of 134 jobs, and to remove a substantial number of […]