News Archives for August, 2008
29 August, 2008
Cathal Boylan has urged Finance Ministers North and South to explore the possibilities that could be available if the Credit Unions powers to offer a wider range of financial services were extended to mirror those available by other financial institutions. Read full article
29 August, 2008
Commenting after Peter Robinson sent a letter to DRD Minister Conor Murphy complaining about presentational changes made to the Regional Development Strategy, Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh Assembly member Cathal Boylan said 'it was time for the First Minister to stop engaging in petty politics and get down to the business of sorting out real issues'. Read full article
29 August, 2008
Sinn Fein Councillors Packie McDonald and Anthony Flynn
Visit New Training Facility at Slieve Gullion Courtyard Read full article
29 August, 2008
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has said that the recent Public Information meeting in relation to the new A1 Bypass, which took place in Corrinshego GAA Club had been useful and constructive. Read full article
28 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Council Leader on Newry and Mourne Council, Brendan Curran commenting on the reported rise in the number of people seeking help from the Society of St Vincent de Paul and the Consumers Councils new findings that 80 % cent of people questioned in a recent study here are worried about their finances Read full article
28 August, 2008
Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Agriculutre, Terry Hearty has welcomed confirmation from The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) that work is now well underway on an assessment of the damage arising from recent flooding. Read full article
28 August, 2008
Newry and Armagh Assembly Member Mickey Brady has welcomed the restoration of the Hunger Strike Monument on the Newry bypass. Read full article
28 August, 2008
Commenting on the announcement that Invest NI Chief Executive Leslie Morrison is stepping down, Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady said that an opportunity for change of policy, remit and direction is now available to the Executive. Read full article
28 August, 2008
Sinn Fein Newry Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that the Housing Executive Private Outlet Sector Review being carried out by the Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie is a sham Read full article
26 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Councillors and DPP members Brendan Curran, Colman Burns and Packie McDonald have recently met with PSNI District Commander Sam Cordner and Inspector David Beck to discuss the nature of recent raids in South Armagh. Read full article
26 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that the SDLP MLA Margaret Ritchie was either suffering from 'extreme paranoia or delusions of grandeur' after she attempted to suggest that there was a grand conspiracy underway to stop her party becoming justice minister. Read full article
26 August, 2008
Cathal Boylan MLA has expressed his concern that all those entitled to winter fuel payments are not claiming their allowance,
Cathal said "There are people over 60 who do not realise that they are entitled to claim this money, they have been paying taxes all their lives and now should avail of this payment especially in the present economic conditions" Read full article
23 August, 2008
Sinn Fein councillor for the Fews, Jimmy McCreesh, has recently secured assurances from the DOE that a Traffic Calming Scheme will be introduced in Whitecross. The scheme will be similar to that in Belleeks Village and will ensure that vehicles will drive considerably slower when passing through the village. Read full article
23 August, 2008
Sinn Fein councillor for the Fews, Jimmy McCreesh, has been appointed Chairman of the Community Sports and Public Works Department of the Newry and Mourne Council Read full article
23 August, 2008
Local Councillor Pat Mc Ginn welcoming the Public Information
meeting taking place in Corrinshego this Thursday night 7-30 [28 August ]
in relation to the new bypass and the impact on the community locally has
urged residents in the Chancellors Road, Corrinshego, Altnaveigh and
Martins Lane areas to attend the meeting which will see presentations from
Roads Service and Contractors about the road layout and ongoing works Read full article
22 August, 2008
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Mourne, Conor Murphy joined Everest and K2 mountain climber Banjo Bannon outside Millets today to launch the Kingdom of Mourne Mountain Challenge Read full article
22 August, 2008
This week's Newry Commemorative Committee Lotto Numbers are 8,14,15,25
The jackpot for next week has now risen to £2100!!
Contact any Newry Sinn Féin activist to play. Read full article
22 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Road Safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan, has welcomed the innovative Leaner Driving facility which has recently opened in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Read full article
22 August, 2008
Speaking after Tuesdays meeting of the Assembly's Regional Development Committee, Sinn Féin Assembly member, Cathal Boylan, praised the immediate action taken by Minister Conor Murphy to convene the Government Crisis Management Group over the weekend and again yesterday to assess the impact of the floods and determine the relief response. Read full article
22 August, 2008
Cathal Boylan, Sinn Féin Assembly member for Newry and Armagh, has offered his congratulations to students from all the local schools who received their GCSE and A Level results in recent weeks Read full article
21 August, 2008
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Agriculture and Rural Development, Councillor Terry Hearty has reminded potential applicants for the Countryside Management Scheme (NICMS) that the closing date for application is 5.00pm on 29 August 2008 Read full article
21 August, 2008
Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady, in welcoming the initiative for first time buyers introduced today by Ulster Bank in conjunction with a number of developers has called on other Banks to follow suit and introduce other products to stimulate the market Read full article
20 August, 2008
Councillor Jimmy McCreesh has welcomed a recent announcement that NIFRS is planning to build a new 'Fit for Purpose' Fire Station in Newtownhamilton Read full article
19 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Councillor Cathy Rafferty has issued a warning of an ongoing telephone scam.
Ms. Rafferty said
"Recently I have been approached by a constituent regarding a telephone call they had received informing them they had won a holiday to Mexico, they could allegedly claim their prize by giving out their bank account details over the phone Read full article
19 August, 2008
A delegation of Basque youths is touring Ireland this week. The group which is being hosted by Ógra Shinn Fein will be engaged in a number of public meetings, and will also use the mobilisation to learn of the peace process in Ireland. Along with their hosts from Armagh Ógra Shinn Fèin they met with Newry and Armagh Sinn Fèin MLA Micky Brady to discuss the current political situation, with the parallels between Basque Country and the North of Ireland being highlighted Read full article
19 August, 2008
As part of a new recruitment drive in Newry and Armagh, Sinn Féin has launched a new website and a 'Text to Join' initiative.
Sinn Fein's MP for Newry and Armagh, Conor Murphy has said,
"Sinn Féin is the fastest growing political party in Ireland. We are activist based and have members all over the country. Our task is to build a country where all the people are treated equally regardless of religion, income, gender, ethnicity or geography. Read full article
18 August, 2008
The Assembly Committee for the Environment has responded to Minister Sammy Wilson, MLA, on a raft of measures to improve safety on the North's roads.
Responding to DoE proposals to review the current road safety strategy, the Committee urged the Minister to ensure the drink-driving limit is strictly enforced. The Committee also welcomed the publication of a revised version of the highway-code.
After engaging with stakeholders and interested groups, the Committee Vice Chairperson, Mr Cathal Boylan, MLA, said: Read full article
18 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Assembly Member, Mickey Brady has said that the people who carried out the recent burglaries in the 'Prospects' and the 'Coach House' are enemies of the community
Mr. Brady said,
"The people who broke into these centres are as much the enemies of this community as the drug dealers and car criminals who plague our areas Read full article
18 August, 2008
Responding to concerns raised by residents of Glebe Park, Mullaghbawn local Sinn Féin Councillor Anthony Flynn has said,
A number of people have broughght concerns to me regarding the worrying rise of anti-social behaviour in the area. Some locals are worried about incidents involving cars, general noise making and other activities"
He added,
I would appeal to those involved whether they live in, or are visiting the estate, to respect the area and the residents. We really don't want a situation where people, particularly the elderly become intimidated in their own homes". Read full article
15 August, 2008
Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams is to be the keynote speaker at one of the biggest Republicans rallies ever seen in Derry. The rally to commemorate the 1981 Hunger Strike takes place in the city on Sunday .Thousands from across the country and abroad are expected to attend. With up to 20 bands, many from Scotland, floats, and various campaign groups taking part it promises to be a day to remember Read full article
15 August, 2008
Councillor Terry Hearty condemns Irish News British Army advertisements
Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has criticised the Irish News for their promotion of the British Army through several advertisements contained in the paper. Read full article
13 August, 2008
Following the extensive damage caused by flooding in Rostrevor last night (Tuesday August 12th), Crotlieve Sinn Féin councillor for Newry and Mourne Council Mick Murphy has called on the Rivers Agency, NI Water and Roads Service to ensure permanent measures are put in place to avoid any more destruction. Read full article
13 August, 2008
Councillor Cathy Rafferty has condemned the thuggish behaviour of a group of Loyalists which attacked a young man and cars in the Mall area on Friday 9th August.
'I have been receiving numerous complaints from angry motorists about how these people were stepping in front of cars, thumping windscreens and shouting sectarian abuse at the occupants. In one case a car full of children were left in floods of tears by the aggressive behaviour, as an Armagh GAA car - window flag was ripped from their car and their father who was driving verbally threatened. Other car drivers passing through this area at the junction of Barrack Hill and Barrack Street have reported similar experiences ' Read full article
13 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Assembly Member Mickey Brady has spoken of his "deep disappointment" at the vandalism of the hunger strike memorial on the Newry bypass.
Mr Brady said,
"To see such an appalling act happen to this memorial is beyond condemnation. The cowards who did this realise that the ten h-block hunger strikers hold such admiration and respect among republicans because of the sacrifice that they made and the circumstances in which they gave their lives. They also realise just how offensive desecrating this memorial is to the republican community Read full article
13 August, 2008
Stoning of Cars Must Stop Immediately - Curran
Sinn Féin Council leader Brendan Curran has called on those throwing stones at cars on the Newry bypass to stop immediately
Councillor Curran said,
"For the last few months, perhaps even a year there has been a group of people consistently throwing stones at cars on the Newry bypass. They are taking advantage of the road works in order to cause havoc for their enjoyment. This must stop immediately before someone is killed. Read full article
13 August, 2008
Sports and Languages programmes introduced by the Department of Education have been an early success and are to be expanded across the North of Ireland.
The Primary Languages Programme and the Curriculum Sports Programme have so far generated considerable interest from primary schools and have been so popular, Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Councillor Charlie Casey hopes that the scheme expanded them further. Read full article
12 August, 2008
Newry and Mourne Council are to honour the new President of the AOH in the USA Seamus Boyle who was born in south Armagh. Seamus who is 66 and lives in Philadelphia visits Ireland regularly. Slieve Gullion Councillor Anthony Flynn who knows Seamus and his family said that the election of Seamus as
President of the largest Irish organization in the U.S. was a great honour, not only for Seamus and his family in the USA but for his family and friends in Ireland. "Seamus has been a great ambassador for Newry and Mourne and is proud of his roots" said Anthony. The Council will host a reception for Seamus when he and his family next visit Ireland. Read full article
12 August, 2008
This Sunday (17th August) will see the first national hunger strike commemoration outside of Belfast. This year's venue will be Derry, but the annual event is set to take place in a different location in Ireland every year henceforth. Read full article
12 August, 2008
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Mickey Brady has said that the Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie must do more to tackle the housing crisis after the latest figures from the Court Service revealed a 59% increase in the number of actions for mortgage default over the last year Read full article
11 August, 2008
Following recent vandalism at St. Malachy's Primary School in Carnagat, local Sinn Féin Assembly Member, Mickey Brady has called the destruction an absolute disgrace Read full article
8 August, 2008
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry and Armagh, Cathal Boylan, has called on Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, to bring forward her proposals for building new affordable social housing as a matter of urgency to help the embattled quarry businesses. Read full article
8 August, 2008
Local Sinn Féin Councillor, Turlough Murphy has condemned recent cuts in the ambulance services in the Newry and Mourne area Read full article
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