Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 7 hours agoCarlingford Lough tourism plans due to be revealed
Ireland’s national tourism authority is set to reveal plans for a major tourism project in Carlingford Lough. The Republic’s Shared Island...
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Newry
/ 3 days agoCouncil chair denies conduct allegations
A council chairperson has denied a breach of conduct following a report of his behaviour to a public services watchdog. The...
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Newry
/ 3 days agoPensioner denies threatening councillor under stalking legislation
A pensioner has pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening an elected rep under stalking legislation. Patrick McCartan (67) of Rathgannon,...
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Newry
/ 1 week agoNational Trust to be called before Newry Council to ‘answer questions’ over gondola project
The National Trust is to be called before councillors to “answer questions” over its decision to pull out of the controversial...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoCouncillor ‘flabbergasted’ over ‘blatant error’ in procedures for new £17m civic centre in Newry
A city councillor has been left “flabbergasted” after a “blatant error” delayed plans for a £17 million civic centre. The Newry...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoChairperson adjourns Newry city plans over governance concerns
Plans for Newry City’s regeneration have been abruptly pulled from a decision making committee due to governance concerns raised by the...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoStaff turnaround in Newry Council resulting in major planning delays with ’emails in the ether’
Staff turnaround at a Northern Ireland council has resulted in “emails in the ether” causing major delays for planning applicants. The...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoFormer CEO of Newry-based USPCA taking legal action against animal charity
A former USPCA chief executive has launched legal proceedings against the animal welfare charity today (March 13). Nora Smith has taken...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoCouncil to seek new Newry DfI Minister to ‘over-turn’ fixed bridge decision
Council is to lobby a new local Stormont Minister to “over-turn” a fixed bridge decision for Newry Ship Canal. A six...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoNew designs for £50m Mourne Gateway project being kept from public
New designs for the £50m Mourne Gateway project are being kept away from the public. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...
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Newry
/ 3 months agoNewry Council refuses to share report on converting mothballed dumps into solar farms
Newry Council is refusing to share a report on transforming old dumps into green energy sources claiming it’s commercially sensitive. Council’s...
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Newry
/ 3 months agoNewry-based USPCA chief steps down after wave of resignations by trustees
The USPCA chief executive has resigned from her post amid a wave of trustees stepping down from the charity board. CEO...
