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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Natures Nurse Announces First In a Series of Workshops

Natures Nurse is delighted to announce the first in a series of workshops. This one will take place at the beautiful  Yellow Road Wellbeing Centre and Social Farm in Hilltown from 11am until 3pm on Saturday the 15th June. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “The theme for this workshop is “reconnecting with our native […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Rockstar Baby Launches Popular Windbreaker Jackets

Newry based business Rockstar Baby has launched its new windbreaker jackets. The local fashion company continues to go from strength to strength. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new windbreaker jackets, just in time for the season! Crafted with the perfect blend of style and […]

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Hyrox Ceda Newry Announces Opening Date

Hyrox Ceda Newry is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand-new Hyrox Ceda Performance Centre on June 10th, 2024. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport is Paul McKeown: “Get ready to elevate your fitness in our state-of-the-art facility, designed to cater to all fitness enthusiasts, from beginners, and footballers to seasoned athletes. Our […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Southern Regional College, QUB and LMETB Join Forces to Develop and Advance Manufacturing Skills

In a significant move towards promoting high level advanced manufacturing skills and apprenticeship training across the whole of Ireland, Southern Regional College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to develop and provide advanced manufacturing training interventions.  A Memorandum of Understanding between LMETB and […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Upper Bann Westminster

Lockhart Welcomes Extension to Seasonal Workers Scheme

The Government’s recent announcement confirming an extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme has been welcomed by Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart. “The five-year extension is welcome news for agriculture and horticulture in Northern Ireland. Both sectors have been severely impacted by a shortage of labour in recent years. The announcement from DEFRA Secretary of State […]

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Banbridge Business Community Constituency Sport Upper Bann

NI Sports Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capacity With Ulster Bank Support

Total Hockey invests in Banbridge base of operations as online sales treble A County Down-headquartered sports retailer has announced plans for a seven-figure investment to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray, is one of the leading specialist hockey […]

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Agriculture Business Community Government Lifestyle Stormont

Balmoral Show Highlight of Agricultural Year

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the Balmoral Show today. Around 110,000 people are expected to visit during the four-days of the Show. The Ministers were given a tour of the Healthy Horticulture Marquee, viewing the various trade stands as well as the equestrian classes. They also visited the Christian […]

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Carla Lockhart MP Presses Government on Rocketing Fuel Costs 

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has highlighted the significant issue of escalating fuel prices in Parliament, focusing on the severe impact these costs have on drivers, particularly in rural areas like Upper Bann. During Treasury question time, the DUP MP urged the Government to tackle the burdensome fuel costs, which have seen a sharp increase […]

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‘Action Needed to Cut Crippling Insurance Costs’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses.  Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a reduction in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax, Cathal Boylan said: “I welcome […]

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Business Dáil Éireann Government International Politics Seanad Éireann Westminster

High Court Decision That Rwanda Bill Breeches Brexit Deal, Demands Immediate British Irish Cooperation – Aontu

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the Irish Government to engage more closely with the British Government on the Common Travel Area following what could be a landmark ruling on a migration case today in Belfast. The High Court found that the Illegal Migration Act 2023 which gives new powers […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Internet Giants Need to Start Pulling Their Weight

Internet giants such as Amazon are being challenged to pull their weight and pay their fair share. SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA has articulated his frustration that local and family owned businesses are buckling under the pressure of rising rates and overheads, while internet giants like Amazon continue to dodge their responsibility to their customers’ […]

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Business Community Government Politics Stormont

£20million Energy Support Fund For Businesses

A new £20million fund which will offer support to local businesses to purchase and install energy efficient equipment that will help to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions has been launched today. The five-year programme is now open for applications and will offer businesses grants of up to £150,000 for investments in areas such as […]