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Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Iúr Cinn Fleadh Returns to Newry This Month

By Columba O’Hare Tide of family fun will flow through Newry this Bank HolidayA fun-filled family festival for all ages – that’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh – Newry’s annual traditional Irish music and community extravaganza. Having pulled through the pandemic, this Newry 2020 event bounces back on August Bank Holiday weekend. From 25-29 August, concerts, comedy and creativity […]

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Community Consumer Council NI International Lifestyle

The Consumer Council’s Top Travel Tips

The summer travel period is well under way. With recent air and sea travel disruptions in mind, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland holidaymakers prepare for their upcoming journeys with its Top Travel Tips. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at the Consumer Council, said; “This summer many consumers will be looking forward to a […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

St Vincent De Paul Appeal for Donations of School Uniforms

Many local families will already be thinking about the cost of sending their children back to school in September with expensive school uniforms top of the list. In a bid to support local families, St Vincent De Paul is appealing for donations of money or school uniform clothing which is no longer needed and still […]

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Armagh Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Downpatrick Kilkeel Louth Lurgan Monaghan Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown South Armagh South Down Upper Bann Warrenpoint

High Temperatures Will Continue for at Least a Week

The NI Weather & Flood Advisory Service has issued the following advisory A Level 1 Advisory for High Temperature has been issued for Northern Ireland. Advisory valid 9th – 15th August 2022 This advisory has been issued due higher temperatures we are to this week and into the weekend. Day-time Temperatures will be in the […]

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Sport

Conor Laverty Appointed as New Down Senior Manager

Down GAA has appointed Conor Laverty as the new manager of the senior football team. At a meeting of the County Committee on Monday evening, the former county star forward and All-Ireland club winning captain was ratified for the position. His management team will include Marty Clarke and Declan Morgan (a further member will be […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh Sport Upper Bann

Ulster Rally Drives Borough’s Tourism Growth

Organisers of the internationally recognised Ulster Rally, the Northern Ireland Motor Club, are gearing up for another successful high-profile sporting event on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August having secured sponsorship from ABC Council. The major live motorsport event promises to raise the borough’s profile and boost tourism growth when it returns to counties Armagh […]

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Armagh Business Constituency Health Newry Newry and Armagh

McKeevers Chemists Scoops Major Award

Local pharmacy group McKeevers Chemists have scooped up the Community Pharmacy Covid Champions of the Year Award at a recent gala ceremony in Belfast. McKeevers Chemists are fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing community-based pharmacy groups with stores across Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. Reacting to the award, […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Healthcare Recognition Payment Due in August

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed indications from Health Minister Robin Swann MLA that the one off special recognition payment for healthcare workers will be issued in August. The DUP MP has been engaging the Minister over recent months to progress the payment as soon as possible. Commenting, the Upper Bann DUP representative said: […]

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Banbridge Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Calls for Clarification on Energy Support Payments for NI

The Upper Bann MLA spoke after details were revealed regarding the £400 scheme in GB, which will be paid in six monthly instalments. However, Mr Tennyson said uncertainty remained about what would happen in Northern Ireland, due to the lack of an Executive. “With energy companies increasing their prices repeatedly, households are facing a winter […]

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Business Community Government Westminster

Calls for Legislation to Protect Workers’ Tips

SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has called for legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland to ensure that all tips received by hospitality workers are paid directly to them. Ms Hanna was speaking after the UK Government recently agreed to back the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill which will force employers to ensure all […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Make It Local: Council Invites Local Businesses to Engage in a Promotional Campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has urged independent businesses from across the district to register their interest in the Council’s ‘Make It Local’ campaign.  The Council has issued a call for businesses, operating either instore and/or online, to submit an expression of interest where businesses will be considered to feature in ‘Make It Local’ […]

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Banbridge Climate Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Stormont Upper Bann

Northern Ireland Still Lagging Behind on Electric Vehicle Charging Provision

Northern Ireland is still lagging behind when it comes to the introduction of electric vehicle charging provision, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after it was revealed the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) was still only engaging in discussions with other Departments on the issue. Responding to an Assembly question, the DFI stated it was still […]