02/09/2022
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'Huge' Regeneration Potential Of St Lucia Barracks
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has visited St Lucia Barracks in Omagh to explore the sites regeneration potential.
The former military base gifted to the Executive under the Hillsborough Agreement in 2010, is jointly owned by the Department for Infrastructure and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) who retain ownership of the perimeter wall, parade ground, administration, residential and service buildings.
John O'Dowd said: "This is a prime site with huge potential for regeneration. My officials are continuing to engage with key stakeholders around its future. I would like to see the site developed for the benefit the local community and the local economy."
SF Welcomes Increase In Number Of Irish Medium Post-Primary Schools
Sinn Féin have welcomed plans to increase the number of Irish medium post-primary schools in a new document released by the Education Authority.
The party's education spokesperson, MLA Pat Sheehan, said: "I welcome plans by the Education Authority (EA) to increase the number of Irish medium post-primary schools across the north.
"This reflects the clear demand for Irish language education across, particularly as the number of children enrolling in Irish schools continues to rise.
"The EA must now work to ensure this plan is delivered and progress made on securing new first-class facilities for children who want to learn through the medium of Irish."
Alliance Condemn Theft Of Wreaths From L'Derry War Memorial
The theft of a number of wreaths from a war memorial in L'Derry has been described as a "sickening incident" by Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney.
The wreaths were removed from the memorial in the Diamond area of the city at some point over the weekend. Police have confirmed they are treating it as a hate crime.
"It is absolutely sickening anyone would stoop as low as to steal wreaths from a war memorial," said Councillor McKinney.
"We lived in a shared society and these disrespectful actions do nothing except raise tension across the community, particularly as the memorial represents everyone from the local area who fought in the world wars.
"I appeal to anyone with information on this incident to contact police with it immediately."
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has visited St Lucia Barracks in Omagh to explore the sites regeneration potential.
The former military base gifted to the Executive under the Hillsborough Agreement in 2010, is jointly owned by the Department for Infrastructure and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) who retain ownership of the perimeter wall, parade ground, administration, residential and service buildings.
John O'Dowd said: "This is a prime site with huge potential for regeneration. My officials are continuing to engage with key stakeholders around its future. I would like to see the site developed for the benefit the local community and the local economy."
SF Welcomes Increase In Number Of Irish Medium Post-Primary Schools
Sinn Féin have welcomed plans to increase the number of Irish medium post-primary schools in a new document released by the Education Authority.
The party's education spokesperson, MLA Pat Sheehan, said: "I welcome plans by the Education Authority (EA) to increase the number of Irish medium post-primary schools across the north.
"This reflects the clear demand for Irish language education across, particularly as the number of children enrolling in Irish schools continues to rise.
"The EA must now work to ensure this plan is delivered and progress made on securing new first-class facilities for children who want to learn through the medium of Irish."
Alliance Condemn Theft Of Wreaths From L'Derry War Memorial
The theft of a number of wreaths from a war memorial in L'Derry has been described as a "sickening incident" by Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney.
The wreaths were removed from the memorial in the Diamond area of the city at some point over the weekend. Police have confirmed they are treating it as a hate crime.
"It is absolutely sickening anyone would stoop as low as to steal wreaths from a war memorial," said Councillor McKinney.
"We lived in a shared society and these disrespectful actions do nothing except raise tension across the community, particularly as the memorial represents everyone from the local area who fought in the world wars.
"I appeal to anyone with information on this incident to contact police with it immediately."
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UK Ambassador To Honour Irish Soldiers
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UK Ambassador To Honour Irish Soldiers
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