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You ask, you get Return Bus Option now available every Saturday night to Skylite Room Warrenpoint Yes lots of people have been asking us to provide a transport option for our Skylite Room events so here it is Only £10 return ticket Banbridge 8.30pm Pick up Newry 9pm Pick up Kilkeel 8.30pm Pick up Rostrevor […]
Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry. On Friday 2 February, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte officially switched on the lights of this dynamic, […]
Concerns about the redundancy that may be offered to PayPal workers facing redundancy was raised in the Dáil last week by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú who also said he has asked the multinational company to ensure their Northern workers are treated fairly. The Sinn Féin deputy was speaking during a debate on the Financial […]
SDLP councillor Pete Byrne has said that a local rates increase will hurt families who are already struggling financially. Councillors on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council voted in favour of a 6.41% increase on Monday night. The rates increase was proposed by Sinn Féin, and seconded by the DUP. The SDLP voted against the […]
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA met with civil service trade unions this morning to discuss pay. Speaking after the meetings with NIPSA, FDA, Unite and GMB, Minister Archibald said: “Working together with Ministerial colleagues I want to ensure all our public sector workers receive a pay award reflecting the vital role they play in delivering […]
In his first official meeting as Economy Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the newly appointed CEO of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue. They discussed how the reform of Invest NI will be taken forward, after an Independent Review called for “profound change” in the organisation. Commenting on the opportunities presented by the Windsor Framework the Economy Minister […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has welcomed the restoration of the NI Executive and urged all parties in Government here to work together for everyone in Northern Ireland. Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said: “The NI Assembly and the Executive is now back up and running after a two-year absence. During that time, […]
Clanrye News and Sport welcomes the launch of “Work Together CBT and Counselling” in Newry. Set up by two experienced therapists, they offer counselling and CBT in a warm, supportive environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy. It is a common treatment for a range of problems. CBT teaches you coping […]
Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 6.41%(last year was 5.99%). The Domestic Rate for 2024/2025 will be 0.4676 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £37.46 per year or £3.12per month. The Non-Domestic District Rate […]
Speaking after the Ulster Unionist Party decision yesterday to once again take the Department of Health, reappointing Robin Swann MLA as the Health Minister, Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA commented: “The re-establishment of the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland is just the start of a process to deal with the issues affecting all of our people. […]
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has said the party’s Opposition team is determined to deliver for people across Northern Ireland. Mr O’Toole was speaking during the sitting of the Assembly on Saturday. He also challenged the First and deputy First Minister to commit not to collapse Stormont in future. South Belfast MLA Mr […]
As the countdown to St Patrick’s Day begins, the historic town of Downpatrick and the city of Newry are gearing up for an unforgettable celebration on Sunday 17 March, with events running from 12 noon until 4pm. The St Patrick’s Day festivities promise to be a perfect blend of tradition, culture, and family-friendly activities, and […]
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