Coade says city park being closer is tribute to work of campaigners

A city park for Newry moving a step closer is tribute to the hard work of campaigners, Alliance Newry and Armagh spokesperson Jackie Coade has said. Ms Coade said the proposal for £16.2 million to be provided towards creation of the Albert Basin Park was a move in the right direction. It is part of […]

Restoration of railway link would improve local active travel, says Coade

Restoration of the Armagh to Portadown railway link and creation of a greenway alongside it would not only enhance opportunities for people but improve the active travel experienced in the local area, Alliance Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade has said.   Ms Coade, recently selected as Alliance’s representative for the constituency, said there was […]

Coade welcomes investigation into alleged pro-IRA chants by camogie team

Alliance Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade has welcomed an investigation into alleged pro-IRA chanting by a camogie team. In a video posted on social media, the Armagh county team appeared to be singing a pro-IRA song, following their win in the weekend’s Junior All-Ireland Championship final. Ulster Camogie has now referred the incident to […]

Coade says caution and civic responsibility must be watchwords, ahead of new restrictions

Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has said caution and civic responsibility must be the watchwords going forward, ahead of new restrictions being introduced in the BT60 postcode area. Health Minister Robin Swann announced the area will join the list of those where restrictions will occur on gatherings in private homes as of 5pm […]

Work needed to continue developing community relations with police in South Armagh, says Alliance representatives

Alliance representatives have said work needs to continue on developing relations between the police and community in South Armagh. Policing Board member John Blair MLA and Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade were speaking following a meeting with Simon Byrne yesterday (Tuesday). The Chief Constable has apologised for a tweet showing him posing with heavily […]

Newry and Armagh needs to be heard in Westminster – Coade

The Alliance Party has selected Jackie Coade as its candidate for Newry and Armagh in the 12 December general election. Jackie Coade said: “I am delighted to have been selected as the Alliance Party Newry and Armagh candidate in the upcoming general election. I am a progressive, pro-Remain candidate who passionately believes our best interests […]