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‘Flood Damages Scheme a Major Relief For Local Businesses’ – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement of a scheme to support businesses damaged by recent flooding. Speaking after Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that the scheme will open for applications next week, the South Down MP said: “The announcement of this scheme will be a huge relief for local businesses whose premises […]

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Over £685 Million For Public Sector Pay

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has announced £688 million to prioritise public sector pay awards following Executive agreement today. The allocation was part of the £1.045bn available from the Executive Restoration package for general pressures and pay in 2023-24. Some £22 million of resource funding was also available from the Executive’s own funds. Commenting […]

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Gain Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence In Road Haulage With Transport Compliance NI

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Newry: £1m Hotel Grant Concerns

By Donal McMahon A major financial tourism package is set to be launched in Newry, Mourne and Down after a four year delay due to Covid. The report on the Tourist Accommodation Funding Programme was presented to the council’s economy, regeneration and tourism (ERT) committee this week. However, no scrutiny was allowed on the £1m funding […]

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Bus Available to Skylite Room

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 […]

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Illumaphonium: Halo Art Installation to Help Boost Newry Nighttime Economy

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, […]

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Concerns Over PayPal Redundancy In Dundalk

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 […]

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Byrne: Rates Increase Will Punish Those Who Can Least Afford It

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 […]

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Public Sector Pay Top Priority – Archibald

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 […]

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Murphy Discusses Economic Priorities for Invest NI

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 […]

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Newry Chamber President Welcomes Restoration of NI Executive

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, […]

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Work Together CBT and Counselling Launches In Newry

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 […]