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A vigil to mark the 200th day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Wednesday April 24th at 7.30pm. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’. Pat McGinn who is part of the organising committee explained, “Gael’s Against Genocide have been active […]
15 exhilarating outdoor activity and adventure experiences, as part of the new Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival, will be launched on Saturday 20 April. To expand the visitor portfolio within Mourne Gullion Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has collaborated closely with the local event and tourism industry to develop a variety of […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers. The Minister said: “I am pleased that my Department has been able to facilitate this pay award, which has been accepted by unions. Further education lecturers are vital in providing many of […]
An increased pay offer has been made to further education lecturers. The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, said: “Further education lecturers are vital to providing the skills that grow our economy. I am therefore pleased to facilitate this pay offer as a first step towards parity with teachers.” The Department for the Economy has worked within its […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the appointment of Ian Snowden to the position of Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy (DfE). Mr Snowden has been interim Permanent Secretary at DfE since late December last year. Following a recruitment competition he was successful in securing the role on a permanent basis. Minister Murphy said: “Ian […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has highlighted the important role social enterprises play in creating a growing economy. Today the Minister was visiting the IncredABLE Café @ South Lake, Craigavon, a social enterprise making a difference to the lives of people with learning/intellectual difficulties and/or autism. The Minister said: “Social Enterprises, such as the IncredABLE Café, have long […]
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]
Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club this week launched their fundraising Spinathon which will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 20th April from 8am to 4pm. GAA President Jarlath Burns launched the event. Jarlath, the 41st President of the GAA since 1884 and his family has had a long involvement with Craobh Rua. His sons Jarly […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Dublin today where he discussed his economic vision and intention to grasp all-island economic opportunities. Minister Murphy held meetings with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Minister also met […]
Police can confirm that a man, aged in his 40’s, has died following a road traffic collision on the Forkhill Road, Newry, on Saturday 23rd March. Officers received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a Nissan car at around 10.40pm on Saturday night. The man was taken to hospital following the […]
Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their patrol vehicle was rammed in south Armagh. Inspector Macdonald said: “At approximately 3.15pm on Friday, 15th March officers were in the Chapel View area of Crossmaglen when they were alerted to a suspicious vehicle, a black BMW X5. “The vehicle was observed in a nearby carpark […]
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin is hosting ‘Saoirse Don Phalaistín’, a night in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday 21st March, at 7:30pm, in Tí Chulainn. The event will be addressed by several speakers, including Palestinian medic and activist Mohammed Samaana and Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Matt Carthy TD. Speakers will address a number of issues, […]
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