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Businesses Encouraged to Participate In Reval2026

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has urged businesses to participate in a rates revaluation exercise to help inform future bills. Reval2026 letters are due to arrive at businesses over the coming weeks, inviting them to submit rental and other market evidence to Land & Property Services (LPS). The information will contribute to the creation […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Social Enterprises Play a Key Role In My Economic Vision – Murphy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has highlighted the important role social enterprises play in creating a growing economy. Today the Minister was visiting the IncredABLE Café @ South Lake, Craigavon, a social enterprise making a difference to the lives of people with learning/intellectual difficulties and/or autism. The Minister said: “Social Enterprises, such as the IncredABLE Café, have long […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy – “Innovation Is Central to Increasing Productivity”

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy has highlighted the importance of innovation in driving higher productivity. The Minister was speaking today as he met with representatives from Innovate NI, and with local businesses who have received their support. Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils, […]

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Time to Grasp All-Island Economic Opportunities – Murphy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy was in Dublin today where he discussed his economic vision and intention to grasp all-island economic opportunities. Minister Murphy held meetings with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.  The Minister also met […]

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NMD Labour Market Partnership Have Hosted an Event Profiling Career Opportunities In Hospitality & Tourism

Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in Warrenpoint last week focusing on the Hospitality & Tourism sector. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work. The session, […]

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Newry Chamber Puts Greater Newry Area on the Map During Successful Washington D.C. Trade Visit

Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage travelled to Washington D.C. for the St. Patrick’s Week events from 11th – 15th March where they attended 13 major networking events during the packed Four-Day Trade Visit, promoting Chamber members, Newry City and the Greater Newry Area to potential investors and companies in the US as a destination to invest […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

St Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Buttercrane

Join us for lots of fun and free entertainment on the mall in Buttercrane Centre across the St Patrick’s Day weekend. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March there’ll be balloon giveaways and free facepainting from 11-4pm.  On Sunday 17th March there’ll be musical entertainment throughout the day kicking off with the Casino Jazz Band […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Economy Minister Builds Stronger Economic Ties on Visit to NY and Washington

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, is in the United States of America this week, visiting both New York and Washington, DC. The Minister’s programme includes a mix of business meetings alongside attending important functions such as the NI Bureau Breakfast, an Intertrade Ireland 25th anniversary event and a business reception hosted by US Special Envoy to […]

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Alexandria’s Baby Boutique Launches New Spring/Summer Collection

Introducing our stunning new Spring/Summer collection – a symphony of elegance and vibrance that embodies the essence of the season. Step into the radiance of summer with our Hearlds of Summer collection, where each piece is meticulously crafted to celebrate the beauty of warmer days. Elevate your wardrobe with our exquisite range of dresses, skorts, […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Cross Border Trade Is Surging – Murphy

Building and sustaining cross-border cooperation and trade is key to the growth of our businesses, Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said. The Minister was speaking as he addressed over 300 business and trade delegates at the Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ Annual Cross-Border Conference which focused on ‘Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy’. The Minister said: “The Windsor […]

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Council Encourages Residents Shop Local and Support Local Retailers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, with support from the Department for Communities, is launching a new Make It Local public relations and advertising campaign, to urge residents to buy from and celebrate their local and independent businesses.  Launching on Thursday 29 February, the initiative is designed to celebrate the fantastic range of goods and […]

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Executive Sets Rate at 4%

The Executive has agreed to adjust the regional rate for 2024/25 in line with inflation. Subject to Assembly approval, the proposal on the regional rate element of the bill would add 46p per week to the bill for a domestic property with an average capital value of £123,000 and £10.73 per week for a typical […]