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Ulster GAA and Translink are calling on clubs across the province to nominate young members for the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Month Award. The award honours the exceptional contributions young members make to their clubs and communities. Each month throughout the season, one winner will be chosen who best embodies the GAA’s […]
Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway has been awarded the ‘outstanding contribution’ to the industry at the NI Logistics and Transport Gala Dinner. Nick McCullough, Dinner Secretary, said: “This award is presented to those who have made a huge positive impact on the transport industry in Northern Ireland. Over the last decade we have seen a […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomes the completion of the procurement process for the first in a series of framework contracts that will be used to deliver resurfacing projects across the road network. Seven local companies will benefit from the award of this framework and they will be engaged to carry out road resurfacing and improvement […]
The Finance Minister has his head in the sand over his refusal to even acknowledge that there is a problem with the funding of Northern Ireland Water, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said. It comes after clear warnings from the independent Fiscal Council. In the Assembly on Monday, the Finance Minister John O’Dowd refused […]
Newry Chamber has welcomed the news that Newry is to get a new innovative wastewater pilot scheme that will release urgently needed capacity to free up development across the city over the next 5-10 years. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA announced the scheme this week which represents potential investment by NI Water and the Department […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the announcement that 400 new properties in Newry will be connected to the wastewater system. This innovation will open Newry up for investment for 10 years. The news came from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who made the announcement with NI Water in the city yesterday. “Minister Kimmins is […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has praised NI Water for finding a new and innovative solution to unlocking wastewater connections which will allow 400 new properties to be connected in Newry. Speaking during a visit to Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Liz Kimmins said: “I have consistently said that innovative thinking and working in partnership hold the key to unlocking our wastewater constraints. Connecting 400 […]
Translink is reminding passengers that summer bus timetables have come into effect from today (Tuesday 1st July) during the school holidays. This applies to Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro/Glider and Foyle Metro schedules. Passengers are advised to check their timetables and plan their journey before they travel using the Translink Journey Planner app, website: www.translink.co.uk or by phoning the […]
By Donal McMahon Restoration works for Newry Ship Canal have been approved. The 300 year old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals in Europe. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) strategy, policy and resources committee signed off on a budget for […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Ardmore Road has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 0.65 kilometres of the Ardmore Road on the outskirts of Newry, commencing from its junction with A28 Belfast Road to a point 650 metres along Ardmore Road. The Infrastructure Minister […]
Newry SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed confirmation from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council that £160,000 will be invested to repair Forsythe Lock on the historic Newry Canal, describing it as a “watershed moment” and a launchpad for wider regeneration of the canal. SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan said: “This investment is a hugely important […]
By Compare NI New figures have revealed the MOT test centres with the worst pass rates across Northern Ireland. The car insurance experts at CompareNI.com have ranked which Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres motorists are least likely to pass. Over the past year, Coleraine had the lowest pass rate for private cars out of all […]
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