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Flybe Enters Administration

Flybe confirmed today that it has entered Administration meaning that all flights are cancelled with immediate effect. If you have been impacted by this, it’s important that you are aware of your consumer rights as you may be entitled to compensation and assistance. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at The Consumer Council said, “The Consumer […]

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Advertising Business Community Newry

Mortgage First Leading Mortgage Advice in Newry

Mortgage First opened their Newry office in August 2021 and have been helping clients with their mortgage and protection needs ever since. Based on Newry’s busy Hill Street they offer a free initial meeting and only charge £295 on successful mortgage offer which is substantially less than their competitors in the Newry area. Speaking to […]

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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

McGahon Surveyors Celebrate 45 Years in Business

McGahon Surveyors, with offices in Dundalk and Newry celebrated 45 years in business before the Christmas break. The firm, set up in 1977 in Dundalk, by Damien McGahon, has been going from strength to strength over the past four and a half decades. The team provide Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy services to the Public […]

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

Newry, Mourne and Down a Step Closer to Transformative Investment Through the Belfast Region City Deal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has hosted the latest meeting of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Council Panel as it moves another step closer towards delivering transformative investment through NI’s first ever City Deal. Following the first anniversary of the signing of the Belfast Region City Deal, the BRCD Council Panel met today […]

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Business Climate Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Are Welsh Government’s Proposals Really the Best Way to Increase Businesses’ Recycling?

Joseph Doherty, Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste argues that the proposed model is not in the best interests of the customer, in terms of engagement and participation. In November last year, the Welsh government published their consultation on the enforcement regime for non-domestic rateable premises in Wales and their separation requirements for the collection of […]

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Two Stacks Irish Whiskey Named as ‘Brand to Watch’ in 2023

Congratulations to Newry-based, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey who have been named as a ‘brand to watch’ in 2023 by the Spirits Business Magazine. Interestingly, Two Stacks are just one of two NI brands named as a ‘brands to watch’ in 2023 by the influential industry magazine. Two Stacks Irish Whiskey located on the Chancellors Road […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Free Santa Visit Raises £1k for St Vincent de Paul

Last month, Buttercrane offered free visits to their Santa experience as part of their ‘season of giving, inviting visitors to make a voluntary donation in lieu of payment to the St Vincent de Paul society. £1000 was raised and today Centre Manager Peter Murray donated a cheque to society representative Hugh McShane, to help support […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport

Armagh Sportswear Company, Playr-fit Supports Upcoming Athletes

We are delighted to announce Lewis Bellew and Siofra McCreesh from St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen as the first Playr-fit Elite Athlete Scholarship recipients of the new year. The main sport for Lewis is Gaelic football and Siofra is a dual athlete taking part in Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie. Both athletes also participate in cross country […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Westminster

Closure of Local Paper a True Loss for the Community – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the closure of the Newry Reporter, one of Ireland’s longest running local papers, is a true loss for the whole community. The Newry & Armagh MP said: “I was shocked to learn earlier this week that the Newry Reporter would be stopping circulation at the end of […]

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Any Enhancement of SPS Facilities for Protocol Wholly Inappropriate – DUP

DUP EFRA Spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP has said proposals by the Government to press ahead with the enhancement of sanitary/phytosanitary facilities in Northern Ireland is wrong, and will only confirm to those within the agri-food sector that the negative and detrimental impact of the Protocol on movements across the Irish Sea is potentially being entrenched.  […]

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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics

Major Cross-Border Trade Conference Launches

A major Cross Border Trade Conference, jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers and with sponsors including InterTradeIreland, has been launched for 2023.  It will be held on Wednesday 8th March (9am to 1pm) at the Carrickdale Hotel and will focus on future business opportunities.  It is free to attend. Case studies will demonstrate how […]

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SDLP: Time to End Dramatics and Get to Work!

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP led a party delegation in meetings with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour Leader Keir Starmer today. Speaking after the engagements, Colum Eastwood MP said: “After yesterday’s farce, today we have had a productive series of discussions with people who are serious about reaching an inclusive consensus on how parties can […]