Those responsible for this violence bring nothing to our communities but hatred, fear, and division.

Armagh vs. Kerry is the standout match of this year’s All-Ireland quarter finals. We know how well Armagh fans travel so I’ve written to Translink to encourage them to run additional trains and buses to Dublin on Sunday. Hopefully there’ll be positive news soon.

Mullaghbawn Alert “This reckless action has caused serious distress amongst the wider community as well as severe disruption” Cllr Áine Quinn “This alert is ongoing. Those criminal gangs involved need to get off the backs of our communities” Aoife Finnegan MLA

Update ‘All Roads are now open’

”News that a man has died after an incident in Fisher Park in Newry is tragic and shocking. The circumstances surrounding the man’s death are unclear at the minute and are currently being investigated by police at present” Liz Kimmins MLA

“The Corn Market and Merchants Quay areas of #Newry are currently closed due to a building on fire. The Emergency Services are on site. Please avoid the area” Cllr Aidan Mathers

Newry Fire Update “Cornmarket has been evacuated and there are some road closures in place at Francis Street and Merchants Quay. The EmergencyServices have appealed for members of the public to keep well away from the scene”. Cllr Aidan Mathers

The annual South Armagh Volunteers day commemoration will take place tomorrow Sunday 6th July at 4PM. Please assemble at Mullaghbawn community centre to begin the event After the commemoration there will be music, refreshments & kids entertainment at Tí Chulainn. Bígí Linn!!

“Today we have had the opportunity to stand in solidarity with those people who have experienced racism in our community, and to send a powerful message that racism, in any form, is totally unacceptable” Dáire Hughes MP

“Newry has always been a welcoming place, with strong, diverse communities. We have, unfortunately, seen a small number of sickening racist incidents in recent months. There is absolutely no place for racism in our communities — it is repulsive” Liz Kimmins MLA

South Armagh Volunteers Day “We remember them with pride as patriots, revolutionaries & visionaries but we must never forget that their families here among us still suffer the pain of their loss. They can be sure of our ongoing solidarity & support”

DAY 130 HUNGERSTRIKE 8th July 1981 “It's a dark day for us, a dark day for Ireland. At 5:11am this morning, Joe McDonnell passed away” Joe McDonnell died 8th July 1981 after 61 days on Hunger Strike Fuair sé bas ar son saoirse na hÉireann.

Day 136 HUNGERSTRIKE 13th July 1981 “At 4:30am this morning young Martin Hurson passed away……Rest in peace Martin, the bastards can’t get you now. You are safe and you are free”

On this day July 15th 1927 Countess Markievicz died in poverty in Dublin. " I did what was right, and I stand by it", "But while Ireland is not free I remain a Rebel, unconverted and unconvertible"

Mise agus é féin on Camlough Community Association ‘bucket duty’ inniu “It feels good to be in a community. Community, above all, is bigger than individuals–we are something much more than individuals when we are part of a community. And this is how things ought to be”