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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Local Businesses & Individuals Celebrated at the Greater Newry Business Awards

Local businesses and individuals were recognised, celebrated and rewarded at the 9th edition of the Greater Newry Business Awards at a glittering Gala Awards Ceremony. The biennial event was attended by over 500 guests in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry on Thursday 15th June and honoured the achievements of 26 individuals and organisations. […]

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Banbridge Busy Bus Moves to the Beats of BuskFest

The 330 Banbridge Busy Bus was the place to be on Saturday past with a surprise performance from previous BuskFest winner, Matty Rea. Matty, who won BuskFest in 2016, jumped aboard to entertain passengers during the day as they travelled on this important Banbridge bus service, helping get the County Down town warmed up ahead […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Transport Compliance NI

Lyn Warde and Transport Compliance NI: Leading the Way in Transport Compliance,Fleet Management and Driver & Workplace Training in Northern Ireland!  

This week our reporter caught up with Newry Business woman- Lyn Warde,the visionary founder of Transport Compliance NI.  Lyn has established her company as the go-to destination for transport compliance, management, and workplace training. With her exceptional skills, knowledge, and extensive experience, Lyn has become highly sought after for public inquiries, cementing her reputation as […]

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Business Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Proud Sponsor at Northeast Business Excellence Awards 2023

Louth County Council are proudly sponsoring two awards in the Drogheda and District Chamber Northeast Business Excellence awards 2023. The awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and creativity, honour brilliant people going the extra mile for their customers and clients, and shine a light on the fantastic things businesses are doing to make a difference in […]

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Business Community Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Stormont

Check If Your Address Might Get Faster Broadband

Northern Ireland is on track to be near fully gigabit capable as the Department for the Economy (DfE) launches a Public Review aimed at further improving broadband infrastructure in predominantly rural areas. All interested stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses, groups and organisations, and telecoms infrastructure providers, are being asked to review if the […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Rebrand for Camlough Mechanical Engineering Firm Ahead of Multi Million Pound Expansion

M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]

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Business Community

Boardroom Apprentice NI is BACK!

Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s Northern Ireland programme are open on June 5. Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience through in-depth […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Brackley Candles Ethically Sourced, Ethically Made

From Derrynoose County Armagh, Brackley Candles are hand poured using rapeseed with coconut natural wax blend. This wax is blended in Europe and is made from rapeseed oil and coconut oil and nothing else. It is completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax and synthetic additives. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport the company said: “Vegan scents are […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Job Opportunities Available at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership are offering local employers and residents the opportunity to come together at a Job Fair in Newry on Thursday 25 May 2023. Providing a platform for businesses across the district to promote live employment vacancies, the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair will offer new job opportunities to […]

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Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]

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Every Effort Must Be Made to Avoid Norbrook Redundancies – Savage

SDLP Newry City Councillor Michael Savage has expressed his shock at the announcement of job losses at Newry based company Norbrook. Newry based business Norbrook, announced it is cutting 180 jobs. The company, which has 1,600 staff in the city across three sites, said that changes in its operating environment, including economic challenges and more […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Election 2023 Elections International Newry Newry and Armagh

Reverse Decision on Norbrook Job Losses says Grant

The announcement of 180 job losses at Norbrook Laboratories has been described as “a terrible blow to the local economy and  tragic news for local  workers and  their families” Speaking after the announcement, Nicola Grant of the Workers Party said,  “Only last year the Norbrook company made profits of £28.4 million and only a few weeks ago […]