News Archives for October, 2009
30 October, 2009
Sinn Fein road safety spokesperson Cathal Boylan has welcomed the new
measures to be introduced across the island that will enhance the safety of
road users Read full article
30 October, 2009
Noel Sheridan, Armagh City Sinn Féin Councillor, has raised concerns about the application process for Peace 3 Small Grants Read full article
30 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has met with Roads Service in order to ensure that that the necessary improvements to the School Road in Forkhill are carried out to a satusfactory standard. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Fews Sinn Fein councillor Jimmy Mc Creesh has lambasted the culprits behind the latest break-in in the Belleek/Whitecross area. His condemnation came in the wake of a break-in at a family home in the Tullyah Road area of Whitecross on Tuesday 20th October. Thieves entered the family home at around 5 am in the morning and proceeded to ransack the house whilst searching extensively for any items of value. The thieves eventually made off with a number of valuable items as well as two family cars owned by the occupants of the house. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MP and MLA for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy has called on the Orange Order to engage in dialogue with communities in order to resolve the small number of remaining contentious parades in the North. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Crossmaglen Sinn Féin councillor, Terry Hearty has commended Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, who, along with Minister Sammy Wilson MP MLA, have met with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Stephen Timms MP to discuss the application of Inheritance Tax to land let in conacre. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has expressed her disappointment that a second error has been discovered in the InCAS pupil assessments. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor, Anthony Flynn, has called for the safe and responsible use of fireworks after they were used to blow a sign off the wall at Forkhill school during the week Read full article
30 October, 2009
Crossmaglen Sinn Féin councillor, Terry Hearty, has called for the community in the town to support a Council survey which will research the need for allotments locally. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Speaking after the weekly meeting of the Assembly Committee of CAL, Committee Member and Irish language spokesperson Mickey Brady MLA expressed his disappointment regarding the actions of the DUP minister McCausland. Read full article
30 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, has described as 'worrying', the announcement that Redrock Engineering Ltd in Markethill, has gone into administration Read full article
29 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Mickey Brady has welcomed news that A2B (Access to Benefits) is now over £2 million better off.
Users of the A2B Benefit Calculator have been able to apply for £2,142,029 after learning of their unclaimed entitlement to Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Rate Relief and Tax Credits Read full article
28 October, 2009
On November 8th 2009, at 2p.m., there will be a commemoration of the Edentubber Martyrs at the site along the Carrickarnon border, where on 11th November 1957, five Republican volunteers were tragically killed.
It was there just south of the Co. Louth border that five Republican volunteers were tragically killed in a huge explosion at the little cottage belonging to Michael Watters.
Four of those killed were active members of Óglaigh na hÉireann who had been part of the 50s campaign against the British forces in the North of Ireland. Michael Watters, the cottage owner, was also killed. He was a forestry worker and had been giving support to the campaign.
Te Volunteers who died were, Paul Smith, 19 from Armagh, Oliver Craven, 20, from Co. Down, George Keegen, 29, from Enniscorthy and Paddy Parle, 27, from Wexford town. Read full article
27 October, 2009
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today pledged his Department's commitment to helping staff make a personal contribution to the community.
The Minister was speaking as he launched the policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which outlines initiatives in the areas of community engagement, environment sustainability, responsible procurement and the workplace Read full article
27 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Vice Chair of the Environment Committee, Cathal Boylan, has welcomed comments from Edwin Poots that show a commitment to reduce the drink driving limit next year.
The Environment Minister was responding to a proposal by Irish Transport Minister Noel Dempsey to lower the limit in the 26 Counties to a level of 50mg per 100ml of blood from 80mg Read full article
27 October, 2009
Welcoming the news that locally based company, EIMCO Water Technologies, has received several major waste-water treatment contracts in Ireland, local MP Conor Murphy has said; Read full article
25 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Mickey Brady, has condemned the assault of man in Newry last night. Read full article
24 October, 2009
Fews Sinn Fein councillor Jimmy Mc Creesh has lambasted the culprits behind the latest break-in in the Belleek/Whitecross area. His condemnation came in the wake of a break-in at a family home in the Tullyah Road area of Whitecross on Tuesday 20th October. Thieves entered the family home at around 5 am in the morning and proceeded to ransack the house whilst searching extensively for any items of value. The thieves eventually made off with a number of valuable items as well as two family cars owned by the occupants of the house. Read full article
24 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has met with Roads Service in order to ensure that that the necessary improvements to the School Road in Forkhill are carried out to a satusfactory standard. Read full article
24 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has condemned a recent spate of burglaries in the Forkhill area of South Armagh. Three houses were robbed in the village between 3pm and 4.30pm on Thursday. Read full article
24 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Vice Chair of the Environment Committee, Cathal Boylan, has welcomed comments from Edwin Poots that show a commitment to reduce the drink driving limit next year. Read full article
23 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Mickey Brady has today met with the manager of the Quays, Cathal Austin, in order to raise the concerns of constituents regarding the introduction of parking charges at the Newry shopping centre. Read full article
22 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, has welcomed correspondence which states that the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has signed an 'Agreement Lease' which will allow building to begin on its new regional office in Newry. The new office will be based on the Downshire Road and have a staffing complement of 50 people. Read full article
21 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has praised the speed at which the Roads Service has moved on improving the roads signage on the main Armagh/Monaghan road. Cllr Doyle said that the signage was much needed at a number of extremely bad bends near the Fernaloy road. Read full article
20 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh, Mickey Brady, has said that he will meet representatives from the Quays and Roads Service in order to discuss the consequences of the shopping centre's recent introduction of parking charges. The Quays have also introduced barriers at the entrance to the car park Read full article
19 October, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor, Mary Doyle, has called on Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie to explain the delay in the much lauded mortgage scheme for people in danger of losing their homes, particularly in the current economic climate. Read full article
19 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary Doyle has welcomed the excellent work by roads service after they completed a number of upgrades on the Cladymilltown Road Read full article
19 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh Cathal Boylan, has voiced his disappointment that Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Nelson McCausland has refused to extend an invitation of a reception to the Armagh Minor All Ireland GAA Football winners which the Sinn Féin Assembly member had requested. Read full article
19 October, 2009
Keady Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has condemned the theft of a car in Keady on Friday night. Read full article
19 October, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle has voiced her concerns at the continued dumping at Carrigatuke viewpoint, Co. Armagh Read full article
19 October, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor, Mary Doyle, has welcomed the erection of road signage at St. Mochua's Primary School in Derrynoose, Co. Armagh. Read full article
17 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has expressed his disapointment that the South's NRA (National Roads Authority) has stated that safety upgrades at Ballinacarry Bridge on Concession Rd. is no longer a priority. Cllr Hearty was commenting after receiving an update from Minister Conor Murphy at a meeting in Council buildings. Read full article
15 October, 2009
The Sinn Féin cumann in Derrybeg and the Meadow will commemorate the 35th anniversary of republican volunteer, Michael 'Sticky' Hughes this week. The Hughes/Grant/Watters cumann will lay a wreath at the monument erected in his memory on Monday. Read full article
15 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has welcomed an announcement by Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy that the new flyover at Cloghogue roundabout will be opened over the Christmas period in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Read full article
15 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has said that the robbery of a home in Meigh on Monday was an 'unspeakable crime'. Cllr McDonald was speaking after meeting with the family yesterday. Read full article
14 October, 2009
NI Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) and British Heart Foundation (BHF) NI have teamed up to campaign for wider access to cardiac rehabilitation - a life-saving programme which will help save the NHS money Read full article
14 October, 2009
Cathal Boylan, Sinn Féin spokesperson on planning, commenting on the report of the Independent Working Group into outstanding issues relating to Draft PPS 21, which has been posted on the Planning Department website said; Read full article
13 October, 2009
Local Sinn Féin MP and Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy continues to make progress during a partnership building trip to Boston. So far on this visit the Minister has addressed the important Gateways to Tomorrow Boston - North West Ireland Conference, and has been meeting with a wide range of government, business, academic and community leaders. Read full article
13 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún was in Irvinestown on Friday to address members of Trendsetters, the very active local branch of Age Concern on the life and work of an MEP and on Europe and Older People. Read full article
13 October, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor, Mary Doyle, has called on Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie to explain the delay in the much lauded mortgage scheme for people in danger of losing their homes, particularly in the current economic climate. Read full article
12 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Cllr Jimmy McCreesh has said that public bus services in Newtownhamilton could be withdrawn if vandalism of the buses continues. Cllr McCreesh made the comments after two buses had their windscreens smashed over the weekend. Read full article
12 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called for a meeting with the PSNI in Armagh after receiving a number of complaints of 'heavy handedness by their officers during clashes on the Friary Road on Saturday night Read full article
12 October, 2009
Cathal Boylan, MLA for Newry and Armagh, was one of a number of representatives of the Assembly's DRD Committee to take up the challenge of travelling to work by public transport last Wednesday. Read full article
12 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MLA, Cathal Boylan, has urged people to continue the trend of last year and ensure that injuries caused by fireworks over the Halloween period follow a downward pattern. Read full article
12 October, 2009
Keady Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has called young people to respect the elderly over the Halloween period. Cllr McNally made the call after being contacted by residents of Crossmore Green, Fairgreen and St. Matthews regarding the use of fireworks near pensioners' homes. Read full article
12 October, 2009
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has condemned the theft of TB reactor cattle during a routine collection in the Co Armagh area on Monday 5 October Read full article
12 October, 2009
Crossmore Sinn Féin councillor Darren McNally has welcomed Armagh Council's decision to grant Keady GAA club £48,500 in order to build 'state of the art' changing rooms.
The club also received a large contribution from the sports council. Read full article
11 October, 2009
Armagh Sinn Féin councillor Noel Sheridan has said there must be a full investigation into the cause of the violence which flared last night at the Armagh City Hotel. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor and healthcare worker, Turlough Murphy, has welcomed increased security at Daisy Hill hospital, Newry. The measures which are designed to protect healthcare workers will come into effect from 19th October. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Jimmy McCreesh has congratulated Whitecross man, James Doyle, after he won the World handball One-Wall Singles title during the week. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has condemned those responsible for entering a home in the Lisdrumgullion area of Newry, close to the Fiveways Roundabout between 9pm and 10pm. The men threatened family members before ransacking the house and stealing two mobile phones. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Cathal Boylan MLA for Newry and Mourne, has highlighted the need for those who do not receive the winter fuel payment automatically, to claim what they are entitled to. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Charlie Casey has condemned a robbery which took place yesterday in Rose Court on the Hospital Road, Newry. A man had arrived home after working a night shift to discover that his home had been ransacked and a number of his belongings had been stolen. Read full article
9 October, 2009
Cathal Boylan MLA commenting on the upcoming Armagh County Senior Championship Football Final, "I wish both teams the very best in the final; Gaels throughout the county look forward to a very competitive and sporting game, which will be a credit to the game of football and whilst there can be only one winner all GAA supporters in Armagh can be proud of the Pearse Ogs and Armagh Harps on reaching the final. Read full article
8 October, 2009
Sense, the national deafblind charity which runs services throughout the North of Ireland, is launching a major awareness campaign today (8th October) in order to highlight the growing number of deafblind people (having combined sight and hearing loss Read full article
8 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has expressed his disappointed after council officials confirmed that Newry & Mourne District Council will not fund Christmas lights for small villages in the area this year. Read full article
8 October, 2009
Local Sinn Féin MP and Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy continues to make progress during a partnership building trip to Boston. So far on this visit the Minister has addressed the important Gateways to Tomorrow Boston - North West Ireland Conference, and has been meeting with a wide range of government, business, academic and community leaders. Read full article
7 October, 2009
Sinn Féin DPP member Brendan Curran has condemned those responsible for a bomb scare at Newry courthouse today. A car was driven into the courthouse last night while a warning was phoned into the PSNI. Read full article
6 October, 2009
Councillor Cathy Rafferty has approached street lighting regarding the need for additional lighting in the Shambles area, the Sinn Féin Councillor said "A number of people have been in contact with me regarding the lack of lighting just below where the environmental scheme ends, the new lights which everyone welcomes have highlighted the poor quality of lights which exist further down the street and I hope it will be possible for these also to be replaced. Read full article
6 October, 2009
Councillor Cathy Rafferty has welcomed the proposed traffic calming at Ardmore in the city, the Sinn Féin Councillor said "Other Councillors and I campaigned to have a traffic calming scheme put in place at Ardmore, now the proposed five road humps and 15 speed cushions will make the area much safer for residents" Read full article
6 October, 2009
Once again it's the time of year when the young of our communities must be told of the hazards surrounding fireworks said Cathy Rafferty the Sinn Féin Councillor for Armagh City, Read full article
6 October, 2009
Sinn Féin deputy mayor of Newry and Mourne, Charlie Casey has welcomed an agreement by the Council to allow a Car boot sale to take place in Newry markets. Read full article
6 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh, Conor Murphy, has congratulated the organisers of the 'Run for Autism' which took place on Saturday.
Mr Murphy took part in the ten mile hike along with his party colleague, Cllr Terry Hearty. Read full article
5 October, 2009
Sinn Féin councillor Marian Mathers has said that she is extremely disappointed by the recent vandalism of, the recently rededicated, monument in Derrybeg over the weekend. Two plaques commemorating 5 fallen republicans from the estate as well as republicans executed during the 1916 rising were smashed by vandals. Read full article
4 October, 2009
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has asked the local community in Forkhill to come forward with their opinions on the proposed traffic calming measures for village of Forkhill, South Armagh. Read full article
3 October, 2009
Sinn Féin assembly member for Newry/Armagh and his party's spokesperson on older people, Mickey Brady has welcomed the launch of the public consultation on the Older People's Commissioner. The consultation was launched by Junior Minister Gerry Kelly who hosted an event for older people in the Everglades Hotel to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older People. Read full article
2 October, 2009
Sinn Féin MP for Newry/Armagh Conor Murphy has welcomed news that Newry is to be connected to high speed information network, Project Kelvin. Read full article
2 October, 2009
Sinn Fein Councillor Colman Burns has stated that there is an urgent need for more ATM machines in the rural parts of Newry and Mourne He was speaking last week after accompanied Newry and Armagh Assembly member, Cathal Boylan to a meeting with the Consumer Council in Stormont Buildings. Read full article
1 October, 2009
Cathal Boylan, MLA for Newry and Armagh, has expressed his thanks to the Rivers Agency and Armagh Council in their quick response to an issue he highlighted a few weeks ago regarding bank erosion along the Callan River between the Nursery Road and Killylea Road. Read full article
1 October, 2009
Newry Sinn Féin councillor Brendan Curran has told Minister Margaret Ritchie that there is a need for the regulation of student accommodation as many students are living in substandard housing. Cllr Curran raised the issue during a meeting between the Housing Council and the Minister in Belfast today. Read full article
1 October, 2009
Local Sinn Féin MLA, Cathal Boylan, has welcomed the recent successful planning application for a new venture just outside Keady Read full article
1 October, 2009
Sinn Féin Assembly member for Newry/Armagh, Cathal Boylan, has expressed his disappointment that a plan for social housing in Armagh City has not progressed to any great extent. Read full article
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