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Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Election 2023 Elections Government International Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Every Effort Must Be Made to Avoid Norbrook Redundancies – Savage

SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections International Newry Newry and Armagh

Reverse Decision on Norbrook Job Losses says Grant

The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and  tragic news for local  workers and  their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said,  “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Based Business Norbrook Announces Job Losses

Newry based business Norbrook, has announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more competition are the reasons behind the move. A spokesperson for the company said: “We recognise this is a difficult time […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Coronation Celebrations Planned for Bessbrook Town Hall

A Big Screen King’s Coronation event is taking place in Bessbrook Town Hall on Saturday 6 May. Everyone is welcome from 10.30am to view the festivities on the Big Screen. The screening will be followed by some refreshments and family entertainment. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area Forum received funding […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Council Daisy Hill Election 2023 Elections Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Questions Remain Unanswered By Southern Trust on Daisy Hill – Savage 

SDLP Councillor Michael Savage in his role as First Citizen of the District attended and spoke at the Save Our Emergency Surgery Rally in Newry on Saturday. Speaking after the rally he said: “While I accept we are taking positive steps forward through the work of groups like the Daisy Hill Future Group there are […]

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Brady Welcomes Investment For Key Health Projects In Newry

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the purchase of the Monaghan Row site, along with investment to purchase the Abbey Way site, are key steps in securing the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. The Sinn Féin MP said: “The news that the Monaghan Row site has now been bought by the trust is very […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Enhances International Capability by Joining GGI Global Alliance

The award-winning ASM Chartered Accountants has joined GGI Global Alliance, one of the top multidisciplinary associations of accountants and lawyers worldwide. The strategic move will further enhance ASM’s international capability and will help it connect with a group of world-wide companies with the joint potential to help support their clients requiring financial, legal and tax […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh

Daisy Hill Rally Held In Newry

Newry City seen over a thousand people attend a rally calling for services to remain at Daisy Hill Hospital. The message on the day was loud and clear to the Southern Trust, “hands off our hospital!” The Chairman of the Daisy Hill Hospital Save Our Emergency Surgery Committee, Mr. Francis Gallagher asked the public to support Daisy Hill Hospital […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday

‘Darkness Into Light’ Saturday 6th May Derramore Forest Park 4.15am  Invite To All To Share One Sunrise Together On May 6th Saturday  The Bessbrook/Camlough  annual ‘Darkness into Light’ Walk takes place on Saturday 6th May in Derramore Forest Park. The event will commence at 4.15am.  This Walk part of a series of similar events  which […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Investigate Assault In Keady

Police are appealing for information following an assault in Keady this morning, Friday 28 April. A report was received at approximately 11.15am stating that a man had been assaulted following an altercation in the Victoria Street area. Officers along with colleagues from other emergency services attended and the victim was air lifted to hospital for […]

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Tory Budget Devastating for Workers, Families and Economy – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the Budget imposed by the Tories today will have a devastating impact on workers, families and the economy.  The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “The budget imposed today by the Tories will have a devastating impact on our public services, our economy and on workers and families. “Spending on the […]