Planning approval is expected to be sought next year to establish the first commercial gold mine in Ireland between Keady and Monaghan.

It comes after approximately £1 million was raised in December through shares by Conroy Gold and Natural Resources plc.

The company, which is focused on Ireland and Finland, has confirmed that the “recent strategic financing” will see it “accelerating development on its Irish gold property”.

This will be with a focus on commercialisation of key business interests and proactive ground exploration of significant gold targets.

It is estimated that in the region of six million ounces of gold are present at the combined Clay Lake/Clontibret area.

A ‘considerable’ drilling programme is planned to expand the overall gold resource in the company’s licence area.

Professor Richard Conroy, Chairman of Conroy Gold, said: “I am very pleased to report that following the strategic financing in December that we now have the funds in place to accelerate the work necessary to enable us develop a mine at our Clontibret/Clay Lake target.

“Based on the work already done we believe we have the opportunity on our licence area in Ireland to develop a world class mining project.

“The focus will be on Clontibret initially as we look to bring in the first gold mine on our property into production at the earliest opportunity.”

Parents taking children to Clea Primary School insist they are dicing with death every time they try to do a school run during winter weather.

One man said he was “absolutely terrified” on Thursday morning because of black ice making conditions hazardous as he left his children to school.

Meanwhile, a local councillor has said the inconsistent approach over gritting this road is actually adding to the dangers.

SDLP councillor Thomas O’Hanlon insists it might take a tragedy before action is taken to try and improve public safety.

The most recent correspondence in response to local calls came in December 2016 when Roads Minister Chris Hazzard pointed to the outcome of a 2001 review of winter procedures.

He wrote to the councillor at that time, stating: “One of the key outcomes of that review, which was fully debated and accepted by the Assembly, was that the practice of targeting the limited resources available for this service, on the busier main through routes, should continue.

“The review also recognised that to include all school bus routes, would more than double the cost of the salting operation, and would involve the treatment of some very minor rural roads.

“Apart from the substantial initial capital investment that would be required, it would also cost over £5 million extra each year.”

Mr Hazzard said both the Clay and Fernaloy Roads were included on the schedule of rural roads which, during periods of snow and ice, could receive “secondary salting” when “resources permit”.

Mr O’Hanlon says this lulls parents using the road into a false sense of security.

He told Armagh I that the Clay Road was “a death-trap” and has called once again for its inclusion on the gritting schedule.

“It was just like a sheet of black ice,” said Councillor O’Hanlon after Thursday morning’s experiences.

“It is miracle no-one has been killed on the road as it a death-trap on a cold or frosty morning. Local residents are sick, sore and tired of pleading for the road to be gritted and it’s a plea that has fallen on deaf ears.

“This morning was exceptionally bad. There is a very popular school on the road with almost 90 pupils, plus staff. There are over 150 properties on the Clay Road and side roads off it. This is no back lane we’re talking about.

“This morning cars were sliding all over the road. One parent taking their children to the school said he was absolutely terrified. This just can’t continue any longer.

“Over recent years we have tried everything; letter-writing campaigns to Conor Murphy when he was Roads Minister and then again to Danny Kennedy, when he held that position as well.

“In December 2016, I invited the then Roads Minister Chris Hazzard to come and see the road for himself, along with the Fernaloy Road, Madden. He refused to meet saying seeing he was unable to add either the Fernaloy Road or Clay Road to the gritting schedule and there would be little benefit in meeting.

“It’s infuriating for residents and those who take their children to the school each day.”

He said his colleague, Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty, had recently sought to have the winter gritting policy reviewed, in the hope all school bus routes could be included in the winter gritting schedule.

But this too, says Councillor O’Hanlon, was “knocked back”.

“The Department say the Clay Road is on its secondary gritting schedule or, in other words, they might grit it if they have time and grit left when all other roads are done.

“This is too inconsistent and hazardous. One morning you’re taking the children to school and the road seems fine as it has been gritted, the next morning the road is like an ice rink. This really cannot continue.

“I have again written to the Department pleading our case. This really is a matter of life and death and I fear we could get to the point where someone will lose their life before we see action taken.”

The main Keady Road, outside Castleblayney in Co Monaghan, has been closed following a fatal traffic collision earlier today.

One man has died in the crash, understood to have happened on Muckno Street, on the edge of the town, shortly after lunchtime on Friday.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area as the road will remain closed for some time.

Diversions are in place with traffic travelling from the south from Keady being diverted by Oram and traffic travelling from Dundalk to Keady also being diverted by Oram.

The AA Roadwatch also reported the Keady Rd (R181) is closed until further notice just outside Castleblayney following a collision earlier today. Diversions are in place via Annyalla.

#MONAGHAN Keady Rd (R181) remains closed just outside Castleblayney following a crash Diversions via Annyalla. https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) February 2, 2018

There are no further details at this stage.

A Keady woman whose insurance was cancelled for five months was fined £250 in court this week.

The 28-year-old single mother pleaded guilty at Armagh Magistrates’ on Tuesday.

The court heard how the the defendant was stopped by police on Victoria Street in the town on October 13 last year.

Defence counsel said his client believed her policy was still active, despite it being cancelled due to non-payment of direct debit in May of that year.

The defence also offered mitigating circumstances, mentioning how the defendant’s mother had passed away a short time prior to the policy cancellation and that she hadn’t been thinking about her insurance at the time.

District Judge Nigel Broderick handed the woman six penalty points as well as the £250 fine. She was given 20 weeks to pay.

The contract for pharmacy services at a Keady-based nursing home are to be transferred away from two town chemists.

The move will take effect from later in February.

The provision of pharmacy services to Dunlarg Nursing Home will transfer to Boots.

It is a move which has been criticised by a local councillor who says there are “real concerns within the community” at such a move.

McKeever’s Chemists, at Davis Street, and Partridge’s Chemists on Kinelowen Street, have been dispensing to Dunlarg for many years.

But that will all come to an end when Boots take over the contract on Monday, February 26.

Dunlarg Home Manager Pat Graham wrote to inform them of the changes.

Armagh I has seen the letter delivered to McKeever’s Chemists owner, Paul McKeever, earlier this week.

In it, Ms Graham explains: “Four Seasons Health Care own and operate over 400 Care Services across the UK, including 60 care homes and care centres here in Northern Ireland.

“The company have a formal contract with Boots for the delivery of pharmacy services across the portfolio including here in Northern Ireland.

“During the coming months we will be transferring pharmacy services to Boots. This includes the service you currently provide to our Dunlarg Care Home.

“This corporate arrangement for pharmacy services is integral to our company clinical governance and compliance systems, including staff training and development.

“We wish to acknowledge the quality of the service and personal attention you have afforded to Dunlarg and would assure you that this decision was not taken as a result of any dissatisfaction with the pharmacy services and support you have provided.”

SDLP Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon said the two local providers had been responsible for delivering the service to Dunlarg since the home opened.

He expressed concern at the change-over and said both chemists had provided a service which was “second to none”.

Councillor O’Hanlon told Armagh I : “It is quick and it is efficient and is on a 24/7 basis. For anyone who lived locally and are now residents in the home, they have been using either pharmacy for many years.

“The proposal will see the service move out of town and the concern is that it will impact on patients directly.

“If a patient is ill and a doctor called to the home issues a prescription for urgent medication it can be brought to the home almost immediately at present. Should a prescription have to be despatched from another provider outside the town then delays are inevitable.”

Mr O’Hanlon said he was “not aware of any consultation having taken place with local GPs nor have any of the families of residents in the home been consulted”.

He added: “This process is fundamentally flawed and gives no consideration to patient choice.

“A similar proposal was floated a number of years back when the home was under the ownership of Southern Cross but that proposal was pulled because of the strong local objection. I hope a similar result will happen again.”

NIE has been lambasted for creating “a terrible mess” in Keady – just weeks after the completion of a major environmental improvement scheme in the town.

One section of a recently-completed path outside retail premises was dug up during an emergency repair operation.

But when workers came to making it right, a local councillor said it looked like the “tar was just thrown at the footpath”.

SDLP Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon has raised the issue with those responsible.

He is far from happy that the path should have been left in such a state so soon after other works to improve the aesthetics in Keady.

“The council have just completed a very successful environmental improvement scheme and everyone has been commenting how well the town has been looking,” explained councillor O’Hanlon.

“In addition to the footways, many property owners availed of a shop front scheme, which has left the town looking very well.

“You can only imagine my anger and disgust when I was contacted by a constituent who raised concerns about the state of one of the new footpaths.

“Whilst there are guidelines preventing utility companies carrying out works in the period after a scheme has been completed, there is provision for emergency repairs.

“That’s what happened in this case and NIE had to carry out emergency repairs outside a commercial premises at Kinelowen Street.”

But the local representative said when the work was carried out, the surface had been left “unsightly and dangerous”.

“Children attending a pre-school could have completed the work in a much neater and safer way,” said Councillor O’Hanlon. “It looks like the tar was just thrown at the footpath. It’s terrible.

“I have spoken to business owners in the area and they were astonished at the way the footway was left.

“I have raised the issue with council officials and indeed directly with Northern Ireland Electricity.

“Whilst I accept the tar finish is a temporary measure, there is no excuse for the condition that the footpath has been left in.

“Not only is it unsightly, but it is dangerous. I have received assures that initial repairs will be carried out by NIE and then the footpath will be re-instated to its previous condition as a priority.”

A Keady man accused of assaulting several police officers more than eight years ago has been handed a conditional discharge.

Daniel McGonnell, 29, of Crossdened Row, appeared before Armagh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with disorderly behaviour, assault on police and resisting arrest.

The incident took place on the night of December 9, 2009, in Market Square, Armagh.

The court heard how McGonnell jumped in front of a police vehicle and appeared very intoxicated.

It was at this point police instructed the defendant to go home.

McGonnell continued to shout at the police, and as they followed him into nearby Scotch Street, they issued him with a final warning.

However, the defendant then slapped one of the constables on the backside and grabbed another by the throat.

McGonnell is currently on remand in relation to two other matters, with the defence counsel stating he had been in custody since August last year, with the exception of one week.

According to the defence, McGonnell “believed that this case had been dropped” given the time that has since expired.

District Judge Paul Copeland quipped, “perhaps he hoped it had been dropped”.

Judge Copeland added that “the defendant has various charges in the past for reckless, disorderly and confrontational behaviour”.

The Judge decided that given that some time had passed since this incident and any offences of disorderly conduct McGonnell would be given a conditional discharge for the next two years.

However, he did warn him that if he was to re-offend “these cases could be revisited on other charges”.

Ambitious plans to develop Darkley Forest have taken another step forward with the addition of a 10-space car park.

Council officials have recommended the approval of the parking spaces as work continues apace to develop a series of exciting trails around the beautiful forest area.

Planners will tonight decide on whether to agree to the recommendation, however, it’s the thumbs up is expected to be a mere formality in the process, which has taken years to get to this stage.

Armagh I reported in November how Euro Services Contracts Ltd will be the lead contractor on this project.

The company has previously been selected to develop the Mourne Mountain Bike Trail. This £1.4 million project included developing two bike trail systems, one at Rostrevor and the other at Castlewellan Forest Park.

The overall cost of redevelopment at Darkley Forest is in the region of £315,000.

This project has been done in conjunction with major plans at Gosford Forest Park.

Last week, Gosford got the green light for phase one of their development – costing in the region of £600,000.

Again, Euro Services Contracts Ltd will be responsible for this project. Read the full story here.

A Keady man who tried to stop police from arresting his son in a graveyard on Christmas Eve was brought before court this week.

Eugene Patrick Tomany, 55, of Madden Row, appeared before Armagh Magistrates’ on Tuesday charged with obstructing police.

Tomany had initially been brought up an assault on police charge, but this was later dropped by the prosecution.

The court heard that the incident took when police were called to a family dispute at a graveyard in the town at around 4pm that afternoon.

When the officers arrived on the scene they recognised the defendant’s son as someone who was currently being sought in relation to two driving-related offences.

It is at this point the defendant stopped and blocked police from apprehending his son.

Defence counsel explained that it was the grave of Tomany’s father, who passed away at Christmas two years ago, that the family were visiting.

Court also heard that it was a case of emotions being heightened given the time and place at which the incident had taken place.

The defence added that summons had been sent to the defendant’s house for his son on several occasions, but that his wife had wrote back to explain that he no longer resided there.

District Judge Paul Copeland stated that the incident was certainly one affected by “charged emotions”.

Tomany was fined a total of £100 and ordered to pay it within eight weeks.

A burglar was interrupted by the owner of a house who shouted at him on Friday night in Keady.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a dwelling on the Clay Road area of the town on Friday, 16 February.

Detective Constable Stewart said: “Police received a report that at approximately 7.15pm an unknown male had entered the dwelling via a window.

“He disturbed the occupant, who shouted at him.

“The intruder then fled the scene.

“The intruder is described as being of large build with a round face and short dark hair.

“I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to contact Detectives at Lurgan Criminal Investigation Branch on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1113 16/02/18.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

Police are appealing for information after a suspected drunk driver smashed head on to another vehicle with a mother and daughter on board.

The incident happened at around 3pm yesterday (Saturday) afternoon on the Granmeore Road in Keady.

And police are keen to trace the driver after he abandoned the jeep after making his hasty getaway.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Yesterday afternoon at about 3 o’clock a delightful individual decided it was a good idea to get into a car whilst under the influence of alcohol.

“This person came down the Granemore Road, Keady where they were described as being ‘all over the place’ before they crashed head on into a vehicle with a woman and child on board.

“The same lovely person then performed a turn in the road and took off at high speed! Not cool.

A Bulgarian national charged with two counts of driving without insurance appeared in court.

The 30-year-old, from Newry, appeared at Armagh Magistrates’ last Tuesday with a litany of driving offences against his name.

The first took place on May 14, last year, on the Keady Road, Armagh at around 5.40am police pulled the defendant over during routine checks and asked him to produce insurance documents.

The defendant could not and was also not able to show a driver’s licence.

Police also noted three of the car’s tyres were defective and the outside brake light was not working.

Sashev was asked to bring licence and insurance to the police station, which he failed to do so.

The second offence took place January 18, this year, the defendant was stopped by police driving a Mazda on Kinelowen Street, Keady, also without insurance.

The defendant was able to produce a Bulgarian licence which was accepted by the court.

His counsel explained the defendant is a “married man with two children who arrived in the country early last year”, adding that he had “recently found work as a mushroom picker”.

The court heard on both occasions he had bought cheap cars to get him to work and he now relied on lifts from co-workers.

The defence stated that after the second occasion he bought insurance for the car but could not pay the £300 to get the car from the pound.

For all of his offences, District Judge Paul Copeland ordered him to pay £435 over 12 weeks and banned him from driving for nine months.

A recycling company responsible for services across the Borough were hauled before Council amid growing concerns from residents.

Bryson Recycling were challenged to improve their services to local communities across the Armagh city, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough.

The company were brought before the Council’s Environmental Services committee last week to answer the councillors’ concerns.

“Complaints about the council’s recycling service is one of the main issues which people contact me about,” said SDLP councillor Thomas O’Hanlon.

“However, in recent months that has been vastly overtaken by the large volume of complaints about the state of local roads and potholes in particular.

“Complaints range from collections being regularly missed, boxes or lids being thrown to the roadside and damaged, lorries driving over grassed areas or indeed the speed at which the recycling lorries go up and down rural roads.

“As if litter wasn’t a big enough problem, you also find that on the day a lorry has been in a particular area you see lots of plastic bottles everywhere.”

He added: “I would pass these complaints through on a regular basis, however, in the weeks since Christmas the number of complaints I have been receiving have just rocketed.

“This simply isn’t good enough and it must be addressed urgently.”

“When Bryson were in front of the committee they were deeply apologetic and they showed us lovely photos of how the boxes are supposed to be left at the roadside when emptied. The pictures did not reflect how I have seen boxes left anywhere.

“Bryson have been given a very clear message that things must improve.

“These issues must be addressed. Officers are monitoring their activity and indeed the number of complaints received and if the service doesn’t improve I’ll be asking that they are brought before Council again.”

Police are investigating an incident where a man exposed himself to a group on young children in a Co Armagh play park.

On Monday afternoon, police received a report of a man indecently exposing himself to young children in a play park on the Glen Road in Keady.

He was described as being 40-50 years old.

The incident happened in broad daylight.

Sinn Fein councillor Darren McNally said: “After speaking to one of the parents we feel it’s important that people are made aware of the incident in the hope that it serves as a timely reminder to all us parents and the local community to always be vigilant even in public areas with our kids.”

“I would like to assure people that the PSNI are investigating the matter and that council have been made aware as owners of the facility.”

He added: “Keady play park is a lovely quiet area were parents can enjoy some time with their kids, the community is extremely angry that he has targeted young children in this way.

“As a parent myself, this is especially disturbing and I will work closely with the community, council and PSNI to ensure that the area is safe for all our children.

There are no further details at this time.

A Co Armagh man caught with €600,000 of heroin and cocaine in a car park at Dublin Airport has avoided prison.

Alyn Maginn, 41, with an address in Drumhillery Road, Keady pleaded guilty to one count of possessing heroin and cocaine at Dublin Airport on July 7, 2017.

Maginn arrived in Dublin after flying in from Malaga, Spain, before he was spotted leaving Terminal 2 by customs.

He got into a Seat Ibiza and remained there for over two-and-a-half hours before getting out again and walking away.

It was at this point he was arrested by a customs officer.

The car was then searched and a total €608,585 of heroin and cocaine were seized.

The court heard Maginn had not imported the drugs but that they had already been in the car.

Co-accused and former addict  Martin Gilroy, 34, of Dernanaught Road, Galbally, was sentenced to seven years in prison last year for his part in the crime.

Maginn, who has no previous convictions, cooperated with Gardaí when arrested.

A defence solicitor claimed Maginn has a cognitive impairment and is easily led and that his involvement in the crime was low.

The judge spared him a prison term because of his “particular psychological make-up”.

Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in counties Tyrone and Armagh on Monday.

Detective Chief Inspector Will Tate said: “We are investigating a possible link between six incidents in the villages of Castlecaulfield, Moy, Benburb, Keady and Middletown between around 4pm and 7pm yesterday.

“In the first reported incident a resident in Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield disturbed two males at her back door, apparently trying to gain access. The pair made off upon seeing the woman.

“While officers were attending this report, house to house enquiries revealed that two other properties in the area had been burgled.

“Around 40 minutes later a report was received that an elderly man had been threatened by a man brandishing a screwdriver after encountering two men attempting to enter his home in the Benburb Road area of the Moy.

“Reports were later received of burglaries at properties in Caramoyle in Keady and Ivy Park in Middletown which had apparently taken place while the occupants were out.

“Officers investigating these incidents are also looking at a possible link with a report of a suspicious vehicle, a black Audi with two men onboard in the Monaghan Street area of Armagh at around 6.30pm.

“I would ask anyone with information about these crimes to get in touch with Mid Ulster CID by calling 101.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

A young woman was left shocked after she was confronted by burglars in a rural Co Armagh shop on Monday night.

The thieves stormed the small roadside store on the Newtownhamilton Road in Tassagh shortly after 9.30pm.

They made off with cash and a large number of cigarettes.

It is understood the suspects were wearing balaclavas and had approached the shop on foot, with a car park a few hundred metres away.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed the incident to Armagh I.

Sergeant Shannon said: “It is reported that the cash till and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen from the premises.

“I would appeal to anyone that has any information to contact police in Armagh on 101 quoting reference 1359 of 26/2/18.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimstoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

SDLP councillor Sharon Haughey-Grimley, who lives nearby said she was shocked by the news.

“I utterly condemn this robbery at Trudden’s Shop and my immediate thoughts today are with the young shopkeeper.

“This would have been a very frightening ordeal for her and we all wish her well.

“Local shops like this are so important in our rural community and it is sickening that there are those who will target a small rural service like this.

“I urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward to help Police track down those responsible.”

There are desperate attempts to clear roads with upwards of eight foot of snow in many rural parts of Co Armagh this afternoon.

Areas in and around Keady and Newtownhamilton have been particularly affected with SDLP councillor Sharon Haughey highlighting the urgent need for intervention in Clady.

The Cusher representative has urged Transport NI to come out to the area with a snow plough as a matter of necessity.

“We are in a very serious situation now as Clady is cut off from all main routes.

“This means many carers can’t get to elderly and sick. Also God forbid if there was an emergency there is no way emergency services would get in.

“I have taken photos to illustrate how bad the roads are and have urged Transport NI to make this area a priority.

“I appreciate they are focusing on keeping main routes passable but there is a whole community in Clady that is completely isolated today and that is not acceptable.”

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Meanwhile Sinn Fein’s Darren McNally has arranged for a large dump of salt to be dropped outside the business park on the Annvale Road in Keady as the town continues to struggle with the overwhelming amount of snow.

It is expected to be left by mid-afternoon and people are urged to act responsibly and use only what they need.

Elsewhere, emergency responders are continuing to work around the clock to keep people safe as a yellow weather warning for snow and ice will remain in place for Northern Ireland into Saturday.

Multi agency preparations have been ongoing since Monday.

Representatives from Northern Ireland departments, councils, utilities and emergency services met this morning to ensure the collective response is as effective as possible.

The Department for Infrastructure has advised that road conditions in the south east in particular are extremely difficult.

While efforts continue to clear snow from the main roads and snow ploughing is ongoing, local people should only travel if necessary.

Salting on the scheduled road network across the rest of Northern Ireland will continue and road users should continue to take extra care if travelling.

The PSNI has asked that motorists slow down, use adequate lights, keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and be as careful as possible if driving in the difficult conditions. They have also urged the public to check on their neighbours during this period.

Health providers are urging the public to check on the elderly and vulnerable relatives during the cold snap. Trusts are advising the public to check social media for latest updates on services.

A sum of cash and gold rings were stolen in a burglary at a house in Keady on Monday night.

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following the report on Monday evening.

Detective constable Foley said: “Police received a report of a burglary at a house in the Caramoyle area at around 7.05pm.

“It was reported that the occupant had left the property earlier that evening and, when he returned home, he discovered the burglary.

“It was reported a sum of cash and jewellery, including a number of gold rings, had been stolen.

“We believe the burglary occurred sometime between 5:30pm and 6:50pm that evening.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the Caramoyle area of Keady around between these times, and saw any suspicious activity, or anyone who has information they believe may be useful to our investigation to contact Detectives in Lurgan on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1178 of 26/02/18.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

Residents of a rural Co Armagh village remain stranded five days after the first bout of heavy snow to hit the area.

People in Darkley remain sidelined from civilisation as deep drifts of snow has hemmed in many who have been unable to go to work, school, or even the shops.

For those that did manage to go to work – many of whom had little choice to – it required an early morning trek across the frozen, and now compacted, snow.

Chairperson of the Darkley Rural Community Group, William Monaghan, has urged Transport NI to have a good look at their current plight.

“While most people are back to normal and going about their daily business, there are many Darkley residents who are basically stranded as their roads are impassable,” explained Mr Monaghan.

“This video (posted below) is of residents who have had to leave their homes at 6am in order to get to work and school in areas that have been cleared days ago.

“The Upper Darkley Road, the Carrowbane Road and the Tullynawood Road have been left at the mercy of the elements.

“We understand our local representatives are doing what they can but we, as a community group, are adding are voice to the calls for TransportNI to free up these areas isolated since last Wednesday.

“We feel that this is an absolute disgrace with those roads inhabited by many young families with children, sick people and the elderly.

“Why are we left to last? It has been a tough time for many in the area, with one farmer forced to use the dirt tracks and fields to get out as opposed to the main roads.

“Look, we really do understand the need to get the more populated areas seen to, and services are seriously under-resourced but the community here feels like they have been left to last.”

Transport NI are currently working in the area this afternoon but it could be tomorrow before all areas have been cleared.