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5 July, 2010

Reavey Case must be Revisited - Boylan

Sinn Féin's Cathal Boylan has spoken in advance of an Assembly debate on the 1976 murders of John Martin, Brian and Anthony Reavey by a loyalist death squad. Read full article


5 July, 2010

Concerns around Fingerprinting of Pupils

Sinn Féin's Darren McNally has commented on proposals by schools in the area which have adopted a policy of fingerprinting pupils as part of a new school dinner payment system. Read full article


5 July, 2010

SELB U-turn on Summer Schemes

Sinn Féin's Charlie Casey has branded the SELB's U-Turn on the issue of summer schemes for children with special needs as "a fantastic outcome for all concerned." Read full article


5 July, 2010

No viable alternative to Income Support will disadvantage the most vulnerable - Brady

Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on Welfare, Mickey Brady, has stated that the proposed phasing out of Income Support will affect those who are most in need of support and has raised concerns of the capacity of the Social Security offices to carry out such a task. Read full article


24 June, 2010

Fate of Forkhill Barracks Site to be Decided

A delegation from Forkhill and District Development Association (FADDA) including Sinn Féin's Anthony Flynn attended a Department of Agriculture committee meeting in the Stormont Assembly on Tuesday 22nd June Read full article


7 June, 2010

Sinn Fein submit Emergency Gaza Council Motion

Sinn Fein councillors on Newry & Mourne District Council will submit an emergency motion tonight (Monday 7th June) calling on Israel to conform to international human rights norms and to ensure the MV Rachel Corrie is given safe passage to Gaza. Read full article


10 May, 2010

Conor Murphy Election Victory

Conor making his acceptance speech

Newly elected MP for Newry & Armagh Conor Murphy has thanked the people of Newry and Armagh and his election team following his success in the Westminster elections. Read full article


26 April, 2010

Public Meeting - Quarry at Navan Fort

Sinn Fein representatives, at the request of local community groups, have attended a public meeting in Armagh following the tragic death of Brendan Bell at the disused quarry at Navan Fort Read full article


26 April, 2010

MP comments on Newtownhamilton attack

Commenting after reports that a bomb explosion has taken place in Newtownhamilton, local MP Conor Murphy said: Read full article


26 April, 2010

Armagh launch of Sinn Féin Campaign

Candidate in the forthcoming Westminster Elections, Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy, has kicked off his election campaign in Armagh Read full article


20 April, 2010

Friends of the Earth visit Ti Chulainn

Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially opened the All Ireland gathering of Friend's of The Earth in Ti Chulainn on Saturday. Read full article


2 April, 2010

Newry Easter Billboard

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30 March, 2010

Councillor hears mounting concerns about proliferation of "Head Shops" at major Addiction Conference

Newry & Mourne Councillor Pat McGinn pictured with Armagh GAA Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention Programme Co-ordinator John Moley at the recent Conference in Croke Park

Newry and Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Pat McGinn has stated that there is growing concern about the impact of "Legal High" substances and the threat they pose to communities. The Councillor spoke following his recent attendance at an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Conference organised by the GAA which he described as highly professional, informative and thought provoking. Read full article


25 March, 2010

Sinn Fein Drugs Information Booklet

Sinn Fein in South Armagh has recently published 10,000 copies of a drugs information booklet. The booklet, which has been sponsored by Jonesborough Market Committee, will be distributed around homes, youth groups and sports clubs in the area and is designed as a guide for parents and those working with young people. Read full article


25 March, 2010

Sinn Féin activists eager to begin the fight for every vote - Murphy

In preparation for the upcoming Westminster Elections, Newry & Armagh Sinn Fein MP Conor Murphy has hosted a series of meetings with local activists across the constituency. These meetings were held in five locations across the electoral area; Newry, Armagh, Dromintee, Mullaghban and Camlough and were used to connect the party leadership with the grass roots campaigners and the wider public. Read full article