Categories
Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

O’Dowd Expresses Concern at Lurgan Job Losses Announcement

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his deep concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down. Mr O’Dowd said: “This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy. “It should […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

First Food Tour Launches in Newry

Newry has a vibrant cultural heritage and diverse culinary landscape. As part of Newry BID’s (Business Improvement District) food in the city initiative, supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, we are delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new walking food tour called ‘Newry Food Tour’. This exciting food experience has been […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Murphy Calls on Heaton-Harris to Explain Executive Restoration Plan

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to explain what the plan is for getting the Executive up and running and stop playing fast and loose with the public. The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “What Chris Heaton-Harris needs to explain is what’s the plan for getting the Executive up […]

Categories
Advertising Business Community Lifestyle Newry

Hit Movie Sound of Freedom Coming to Newry Cinema

Great news for Newry movie goers! The much-anticipated film Sound Of Freedom is finally getting a UK release date. The film, which has been making waves in the US, is set to hit UK cinemas on September 1, 2023. Based on a true story, following a federal agent (played by Jim Caviezel) who embarks on […]

Categories
Business Community Government Politics Stormont Westminster

SDLP: UK climbdown on Goods Quality Marks Underlines Indefensibility and Futility of DUP Boycott

The UK Government’s decision to indefinitely postpone a separate system of product quality marks is a welcome climbdown on Brexit fantasy economics, reducing the prospect of NI-GB divergence and making the DUP boycott ever more indefensible, SDLP Stormont leader and Brexit spokesperson Matthew O’Toole has said. The UK Government today confirmed that the UKCA safety […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber CEO Steps Down From Role

The Board of Directors of Newry Chamber of Commerce has been informed of CEO, Tony McKeown’s intention to leave his role at the end of the summer to pursue other interests. Tony McKeown has been in the position of CEO for two years and in that time he has made a valuable contribution to the […]

Categories
Advertising Business Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Two Stacks

Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Releases Final Polaris Edition

POLARIS 1.3 6 Year Old – Malt/Pot Still Blend – Cask Strength – 58.3% We journey into the wonders of whiskey with the final release of the Polaris Red Ice Wine Collection from Newry based Two Stacks Whiskey. The third and final edition of the Red Ice Wine cask edition of Polaris is here. The […]

Categories
Advertising Business Cathal Fegan's Tae Kwon Do Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Successful Newry Club Holds Tae Kwon Do Summer Camp In August

Local sports club Cathal Fegans Schools of Tae Kwon Do are holding a summer camp this August for anyone interested in Tae Kwon Do. The local sports club is widely considered one of the best TKD clubs in Europe following an impressive medal haul of 80 medals at the recent TKD European Championships. Club owner […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Government Lifestyle Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

Perfect Blend Coffee House, Portadown Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has joined the fifth birthday celebrations at popular local coffee shop, Perfect Blend Coffee House, based in Magowan West, Portadown. Speaking on a visit to mark the occasion, the DUP representative said: “Perfect Blend Coffee House is now a definite stop off when in Portadown. It is a huge credit […]

Categories
Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Worrying Trends For Dairy Industry

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart has said that the ongoing slippage in milk price is a cause of great concern for the local dairy industry, and that if current trends continue into the autumn and winter period, the industry will face significant pressures. Speaking from Westminster, the Upper Bann representative said: “We have a deeply […]

Categories
Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Pouchers Funeral Directors Pays Tribute to Fr Damien Quigley

Lorraine Poucher, Managing Director of Pouchers Funeral Directors has paid tribute to Fr. Damien Quigley on the announcement of his reassignment to the Parish of Dunleer. “We are deeply saddened to learn that Fr. Quigley will be leaving the Middle Killeavy Parish and his chaplaincy at Daisy Hill Hospital. Throughout his seven years here in […]

Categories
Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont Westminster

‘Local Businesses Need Executive Formed Now’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said local businesses need an Executive formed quickly to seize the huge economic opportunities available to us to create jobs and strengthen the economy.  Speaking after meeting with businesses leaders at Stormont today, the party’s economy spokesperson said: “Today we met with representatives from the local Chambers of Commerce and […]