Donal McMahon

Belfast

Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC

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Articles

Locals concerned as Cambridgeshire waste sent to Northern Ireland beauty spot

1 week ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Cait Findlay |Donal McMahon

A famous folk singer has penned a protest song taking aim at the shipping of waste from Cambridgeshire into a Northern Ireland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Rostrevor Action Respecting the Environment (RARE) member and Irish folk musician Colum Sands has released 'Time for Talking Rubbish' amid frustration his community will bear the brunt of any fallout from the multi-million pound contract.
Suspected fourth bin proposal labelled ‘crazy’ by councillor

1 week ago | northernirelandworld.com | Donal McMahon

An alleged “crazy” Stormont proposal for a fourth household bin has caused concerns over ratepayer costs and staff health. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has been preparing a report on waste management with a six month delay on publishing its new proposals.
Concerns over Council’s ‘City of Sanctuary’ status could encourage ‘illegal immigrants’ into district

1 week ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants” into the district. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee approved a proposal on Monday (June 16) to become a ‘City of Sanctuary’. This would see the local authority join a network of communities and organisations to become places of safety and inclusion for refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants.
Councillor raises concerns over proposal for fourth household bin

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Donal McMahon

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Watchdog drops conduct investigation on former Newry, Mourne & Down chairperson

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Donal McMahon

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South Armagh major tourism development signed off for Camlough Lake

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Donal McMahon

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Northern Ireland's first Tree Top Walk attraction takes major leap forward

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Donal McMahon

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Restoration works for Newry Ship Canal approved

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Donal McMahon

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Restoration works for 18th Century Newry Ship Canal approved

2 weeks ago | armaghi.com | Donal McMahon

The 300-year-old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals in Europe. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee signed off on a budget for repairs on Thursday, June 12, for the works to ‘Forsythes Lock’ on the canal.
Watchdog drops conduct investigation against council chairperson

2 weeks ago | armaghi.com | Pete Byrne |Donal McMahon

A public services watchdog has dropped an investigation into an alleged breach of conduct by a council chairperson. Mournes Alliance rep, Jill Truesdale made an official complaint against Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s now former chairperson, Pete Byrne. The alleged conduct was said to have occurred during an emergency Mourne Gateway programme board meeting on Friday, May 2.