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The news that PayPal, which has its European headquarters in Dundalk, is to cut 2,000 full time jobs is a ‘dreadful’ blow for the town as workers ‘wait once more to see where the axe will fall’, Sinn Féin TD for Louth Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. In an email sent to workers globally which […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed a £2.1 million investment in two 5,000 sq ft units at Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry being made by Techemet. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The £2.1 million investment will help create employment and prosperity in the town. “ It is important that we attract jobs to […]
John O’Dowd has described the announcement of a multi-million pound investment and job boost in Lurgan as ‘excellent news’ for Upper Bann. Commenting after County Armagh plastics manufacturing company Radius Plastics announced its planning of a huge multi-million redevelopment of its Lurgan base, the MLA said: “It is excellent news that this move at the Halfpenny Valley […]
The BIG Apprenticeship events are being held this year on Tuesday 7 February in SRC’s Newry West Campus and on Thursday 9 February in Craigavon’s Civic Centre. Both events are from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and are part of The Department for the Economy’s Apprenticeship Week. The BIG Apprenticeship Events will provide attendees with information on […]
An investigation by the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) has found that short-weight bags of coal may be contributing to the cost-of-living crisis. Trading Standards Service has found that short-weight bags of coal may be contributing to the cost-of-living crisis. Over the past three months TSS officers have visited 35 retail premises […]
Flybe confirmed today that it has entered Administration meaning that all flights are cancelled with immediate effect. If you have been impacted by this, it’s important that you are aware of your consumer rights as you may be entitled to compensation and assistance. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at The Consumer Council said, “The Consumer […]
Mortgage First opened their Newry office in August 2021 and have been helping clients with their mortgage and protection needs ever since. Based on Newry’s busy Hill Street they offer a free initial meeting and only charge £295 on successful mortgage offer which is substantially less than their competitors in the Newry area. Speaking to […]
McGahon Surveyors, with offices in Dundalk and Newry celebrated 45 years in business before the Christmas break. The firm, set up in 1977 in Dundalk, by Damien McGahon, has been going from strength to strength over the past four and a half decades. The team provide Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy services to the Public […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has hosted the latest meeting of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Council Panel as it moves another step closer towards delivering transformative investment through NI’s first ever City Deal. Following the first anniversary of the signing of the Belfast Region City Deal, the BRCD Council Panel met today […]
Joseph Doherty, Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste argues that the proposed model is not in the best interests of the customer, in terms of engagement and participation. In November last year, the Welsh government published their consultation on the enforcement regime for non-domestic rateable premises in Wales and their separation requirements for the collection of […]
Congratulations to Newry-based, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey who have been named as a ‘brand to watch’ in 2023 by the Spirits Business Magazine. Interestingly, Two Stacks are just one of two NI brands named as a ‘brands to watch’ in 2023 by the influential industry magazine. Two Stacks Irish Whiskey located on the Chancellors Road […]
Last month, Buttercrane offered free visits to their Santa experience as part of their ‘season of giving, inviting visitors to make a voluntary donation in lieu of payment to the St Vincent de Paul society. £1000 was raised and today Centre Manager Peter Murray donated a cheque to society representative Hugh McShane, to help support […]
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