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Charlene Stoops has been confirmed as the new Deputy Chief Executive at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Charlene, who hails from Armagh, brings over 20 years public sector experience to the role, with particular expertise in leading strategic planning, performance management and service transformation. During her career, Charlene previously held the role of […]
The first honey produced in a former Council landfill site as part of an innovative sustainability project will be sold to help local charities. The first extraction from the disused Aughnagun Landfill Site in Mayobridge resulted in 72 jars, 20 of which will be donated to local food banks, and the rest sold to raise […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DEA’s recently rolled out a successful four week Creative Arts Photography Programme with over 42 participants across the district. The programme was facilitated by renowned local photographers Raphael Mason and Philip Kelly and funded by T:BUC Good Relations Programme which aims to improve community relations and works to continue […]
The fabulous F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge has again shown itself to be a shining example of tourism excellence, as it has retained its prestigious Four Star Grading Award from Tourism Northern Ireland’s Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences. This star award gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of service and […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a commitment from Translink to build a bus shelter for residents in Carnagat. The Newry City councillor said: “I have worked closely with the Carnagat community association over recent months to assist them in this process. “This is a very busy bus route, with both students and residents […]
Louth Science Festival (LSF) is back for its fifth year: bigger and better than ever. Supported by Louth County Council and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Louth Science Festival (7th – 20th November) is a fun, educational and exciting community festival. According to SFI research, Louth is a low intervention county in terms of STEAM participation, […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council launches new Warm Spaces Scheme and online Cost of Living Support Hub to help support local community groups and residents this autumn and winter. The new Warm Spaces Scheme is designed to help local community groups deliver eligible programmes across a network of 18 council community centres, […]
Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the latest in a series of road repairs carried out by DFI on the Longfield road in Forkhill. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I hope that the latest works carried out here on the Longfield road will help make it a safer surface for everyone to drive on. […]
Members of the Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership (NRP) enjoyed an evening at the Canal Court hotel on Friday 28 October to celebrate their win of the IPB Pride of Place Award 2021. Newry NRP were declared the winners of the Cities Section: Community Wellbeing Initiative at the IPB Pride of Place awards ceremony in May, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Voluntary and Community Strategic Stakeholder Forum (SSF) held an update meeting with political representatives in the Parliament Buildings at Stormont on Monday 10 September 2022. The purpose of the meeting was to highlight their recent policy paper, `Living Well Together – Planning for Recovery and Renewal’ to ask for solutions to […]
As a final instalment of our celebrations for Positive Ageing Month, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage enjoyed a screening of the ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ in Newry Omniplex along with a packed audience of our older residents. The evening, hosted in partnership with the PSNI, Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has hosted a reception for Bessbrook based Hope 4 ME and Fibro NI to mark the honour of their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Every year outstanding examples of volunteering excellence are celebrated through the award. Created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, Queen’s […]
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