Donal McMahon
Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC
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4 days ago |
armaghi.com | Donal McMahon
A council chairperson has denied a breach of conduct following a report of his behaviour to a public services watchdog. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that Mournes Alliance rep, Jill Truesdale has made an official complaint against Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chairperson, Pete Byrne (SDLP). The alleged conduct is said to have occurred during an emergency Mourne Gateway programme board meeting on Friday, May 2.
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4 days ago |
armaghi.com | Donal McMahon
A pensioner has pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening an elected rep under stalking legislation. Patrick McCartan (67) of Rathgannon, Warrenpoint is alleged to have harassed a Newry, Mourne and Down District councillor seeking re-election in 2023. A plea was entered at Newry magistrates court on Friday (May 9), though the accused did not appear in person. A number of witnesses are expected to be called for the contest.
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1 week ago |
armaghi.com | Donal McMahon
The National Trust is to be called before councillors to “answer questions” over its decision to pull out of the controversial Mournes Gateway project. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) chairperson, Pete Byrne (SDLP) informed elected members of the approach at the full council meeting on Tuesday (May 6).
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1 week ago |
newsletter.co.uk | Donal McMahon
An artist's impression of the visitor centre at Thomas's Quarry. The National Trust is to be called before councillors to “answer questions” over its decision to pull out of the controversial Mournes Gateway project. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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1 week ago |
irishnews.com | Donal McMahon
Emergency meetings are planned following the collapse of a plan to build a gondola and visitors centre in the Mourne Mountains, with council members asked to come up with any ideas to hold on to £30m in UK Government funding. Newry Mourne and Down District Council had planned to build the gondola stretching from Newcastle up and into Slieve Donard, at an estimated total cost of between £44m and £50m.
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National Trust to “answer questions” over Mournes Gateway decision https://t.co/tzOODaUpFV
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Councillor "flabbergasted" as "blatant error" delays £17 million plan https://t.co/tmkthwDpXN