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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Moving Home or Business? Vantastic Van Man Is For You

Are you moving home or business or just buying something off marketplace/Gumtree/done deal? Why not give Vantastic Van Man a call as they can provide a fast and careful service.  When your sitting at home on a wet Sunday with nothing to do why not check through their Facebook page to see all or great […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Company Around Noon Awards Staff For Their Service

Around Noon, a Newry-headquartered food-to-go manufacturer, has awarded thirteen staff members for their long service to the company. On Friday 14 June, the company held a Length of Service dinner at The Bank Newry to show appreciation to team members who have worked at Around Noon for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Gareth Chambers, […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Council: Cllrs ‘Bin’ Powers to Fine Residents

By Donal McMahon A plea for Northern Ireland councils to be allowed to fine people for leaving their bins out on the street for too long has been rejected by elected reps. Councillors at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council environment committee last week unanimously rejected a request by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Newcastle South Down Sport Stormont

Organisers of Amgen Irish Open 2024 Advise Fans to Tee Off Tournament with Public Transport

The Amgen Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland in 2024 with Royal County Down Golf Club hosting this year’s event from 11-15th September with organisers encouraging supporters to utilise public transport.  Translink has worked with partner organisations including the DP World Tour, Tourism NI, Newry, Mourne & Down Council, PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure […]

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Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Westminster

Extend Child Benefit For Your Teen By 31st August

Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this week as they receive their GCSE results on Thursday (22 August 2024). For parents of 16-19-year-olds […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

Future of Wasdell Site In Dundalk Must Be Made Clear – Ó Murchú

The future of the Wasdell site in Dundalk must be made clear by its new owners, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Dundalk TD was speaking after it was revealed that the plant is to close by the end of this month with the loss of an estimated 220 jobs. Wasdell’s asset, […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

MP Celebrates Local Innovation In Aircraft Industry

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, expressed her pleasure following a visit to Alice Blu Aero, a new and innovative company based in Ardress, near Loughgall. The company is on the verge of making a significant impact in the lucrative aircraft industry with its cutting-edge seating products. “I was delighted to be invited […]

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PropertyPal and PropertyNews Announce Merger With Major Investment In Technology and Innovation

PropertyPal today announces a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both platforms’ technology, people, and skills, with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers and agent advertisers across Northern Ireland. Both the PropertyPal and Propertynews brands will continue […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Announces Enterprise Ad Newry Train Timetable Enhancements From 26th August

Translink has announced timetable enhancements coming into effect for Enterprise train passengers from Monday 26th August 2024. These changes come to facilitate the new hourly Enterprise timetable commencing later this autumn. Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway explained: “From Monday 26th August, services (currently operating as a bus substitution between Lanyon Place and Newry*) will leave Belfast on […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Wake the Giant Festival Draws Thousands to Warrenpoint

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, County Down on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August to watch Fionn mac Cumhaill, the centrepiece of Newry, Mourne and Down’s Wake the Giant Festival, return to the town in spectacular fashion. This year’s event was even more remarkable with the introduction of two new giants, Wee Binnian and Carley, whose […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Newry Based PLAYR-FIT Making Waves In The World of Football

By Darren McPolin The Newry based sportswear company has recently announced multi-year deals with Four new clubs to become official kit and leisurewear supplier.Exciting times for PLAYR-FIT who now supply a club from each of the NI Football Leagues; Premiership, Championship and Premier Intermediate. First up to launch their new Home and Away kits was […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down

Giant Weekend of Eats and Beats with Festival of Free Music and Food Planned for Newcastle

In only a matter of weeks, food and music fans can look forward to a weekend of culinary delights and live music as the Eats and Beats festival returns to Newcastle. Set against the stunning background of the Mourne Mountains, the festival in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September is a […]