Gildernew Commissions New Fisheries Protection Vessel
Banríon Uladh’ (Maid of Ulster) was constructed at a cost of £2.2 million, with 50% funding from the EU, and replaces the ‘Ken Vickers’ vessel which has been in service since 1992. Crewed by DARD Fisheries Officers, the new 26-metre-long vessel will operate in the Irish Sea and North Channel from Bangor harbour.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Minister said, “An appropriate seagoing resource is a major component of effective fisheries management and the Banríon Uladh will be invaluable in ensuring local regulations are upheld.
Don't be a clown, keep it down!
Don’t be a clown, keep it down’, as part of their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote safer communities during the night-time economy throughout the Down area.
The message is simple. The Partnership wants to encourage more consideration to be shown to local residents when people are passing their homes after an enjoyable evening at entertainment facilities throughout the district.
Police Appeal On Crossgar Traffic Accident
POLICE in Downpatrick are appealing for information after a road traffic collision in Mary Street, Crossgar, yesterday (Tuesday, 1st March).
At 6:05pm, it was reported that a five-year oldxa0female pedestrianxa0sustained injuries following a one vehicle road traffic collision. The collision involved a large black car which had R plates on display.
The girl was taken to hospital with injuries to her leg, thumb and body.xa0Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The male driver of the vehicle involved returned the girl to her home and police are keen to speak to him. They are asking the driver to contact them at Downpatrick on 0845 600 8000. They would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision.
]]>Killyleagh Gets Set To Celebrate Legion Anniversary
ONE of Northern Ireland’s most historic buildings, constructed to repel an invasion from the Vikings, is bracing itself for a new invasion.
Killyleagh Castle, which dates back to the times of John De Courcy, is preparing for a modern-day invasion aimed at celebrating the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal British Legion.xa0The County Down town’s historic castlexa0is to host a Great Poppy Party weekend, axa0three day event which has been organised as part of UK-wide celebrations to mark the Legion’s 90 years.
The highlights running over the weekend of June 10th-12th include a military tattoo featuring massed pipe bands, a fly past, a childrens’ street party and a fireworks display.
Homeless People Get Support From Assembly Committee
“The Committee has spent a lot of time reviewing and considering legislation to ensure it protects the homeless. Visits like this are an important part of our work. They allow us to see and hear what it is like to live without life’s essentials, like a roof over our heads. Importantly, we also get the chance to see the practical support that bodies such as the Welcome Organisation offer. This helps the Committee review homelessness policies and ensure they provide real improvements for the thousands of people who find themselves homeless every year.
I have to say that what struck me most during the visit was the number of very young people who are living on the streets of Belfast. Many of us probably believe that Northern Ireland doesn’t have a homelessness problem but it is precisely because of the excellent work of the likes of the Welcome Organisation that it isn’t the sort of visible issue that it is in cities like London.xa0 But just because you can’t always see the problem it doesn’t mean that it isn’t there.xa0 I am truly impressed by not just the essential services that the Welcome Organisation provide homeless people but how they do it in such small accommodation and not only offer a helping hand through food and shelter but also a hand up through personal development programmes.
It is essential that government acts in a joined-up way to deal with the many causes and consequences of homelessness. The Committee believes that the Homelessness Strategy, which is to be produced by the Housing Executive, should support the work of bodies like the Welcome Organisation”.]]>
