Irish language street sign attacks described as âanti-Irish racismâ
Condemnation comes as funding for programme discussed
An Irish language sign defaced in Dungannon (Image: Barry Monteith)
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Councillors have condemned âanti-Irish racismâ in the form of attacks on Irish language street signs.
Mid Ulster District Council s masterplan for outdoor recreation in Maghera is revealed Being outside has never been so important for our mental and physical well-being
13:43, 27 APR 2021
The masterplan has been revealed for Maghera s outdoor leisure and recreation
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Plans to further develop outdoor recreation in Maghera have taken a step closer to becoming a reality following a meeting of Mid Ulster District Council’s development committee.
Councillors clash over British government office
A motion brought by Cllr Cora Corry was passed by the Council.
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Mid Ulster District Council have agreed to write to the office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister to raise concerns over a proposed British government office in Northern Ireland.
Councillors last week held a length discussion in response to a motion brought by Sinn Féin councillor Córa Corry, who branded the move a power grab and an attempt to undermine devolution .
“It should be alarming to all elected representatives that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government plans to open an office in Belfast,” Cllr Corry told the meeting.
Draperstown Celtic nominated for award
A survey is also to be undertaken with a view to developing their Cahore Playing Fields home.
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Draperstown Celtic have been shortlisted for the IFA Inclusivity Project Of The Year Award.
It’s the first time the Irish FA Foundation has run the Connect programme solely for women and Draperstown will have three of their Diamonds – the club s ladies team – coaches taking part in the scheme.
“This is another sign of the commitment that Draperstown Celtic have to growing women’s football in the club and in the area,” read a club statement to the County Derry Post.