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Business Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Free Off Street Parking Delay

By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]

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Financial Crisis In Education While Government Play Truant – Aontu

Aontú Deputy Leader and Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly has responded to the publishing of the Independent Review of Education in the North by calling for the restoration of the Executive and a properly resourced education system Mrs Brolly: “I attended the launch of the Independent Review of Education today, presented by the panel, making 25 […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Council Announces Continued Support of Newry Chamber Music Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce their continued partnership and support of Newry Chamber Music. Formed by Camlough siblings, Joanne Quigley McParland and David Quigley in 2002, Newry Chamber Music (NCM) aims to present a wide variety of chamber music styles to their audiences. NCM presents up to eight concerts per […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Translink Announces Christmas Timetables

Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day and a Saturday timetable will operate between 27th December and 30th December. […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Lifestyle South Down Stormont

Mason Welcomes Asda Downpatrick Opening Temporary Store

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said it is welcome Asda are set to open a temporary store in January 2024 while work continues to rebuild a permanent store. The South Down MLA said: “This is a welcome announcement for workers from this store as well as independent retailers who operate in the town.  “From […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn Elected New President of Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn has been elected to serve as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30th November at Custom House, Newry. Edwina is the current CEO of Wood Innovations Ltd, a flooring distributor, importer and wholesaler specialising in the supply of wooden floors throughout the […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group Welcomes Funding Success

Members of the Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group have welcomed the award of significant funding from the Department for Communities for the Front Shore area. Following initial meetings of the Steering Group, an ambitious action plan has been agreed with work due to commence in the coming weeks.  Key priorities include the revitalisation of […]

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TWO STACKS IRISH WHISKEY UNVEILS NEW RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE, LAUNCHES DOUBLE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR IN A CAN

Friday 1st December: Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has revealed a new bottle design, featuring up to 70% recycled glass, as part of its commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility.  As one of Ireland’s only independent bonders and blenders, Two Stacks is breaking boundaries to sustainably produce unique and creative Irish whiskey expressions, and the new embossed […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Further Bank Closures Will Bring Great Concern to Local Communities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the latest round of bank closures across the north will bring great concern to local residents. The Newry City councillor said: News that Ulster Bank will be closing 10 of its branches, resulting in the loss of 21 jobs and that Barclays will be closing their branch […]

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

Executive Needed to Help Support Small Businesses – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has reiterated calls for the Executive to be restored so it can offer leadership and support to small businesses struggling to stay open due to costs and trade issues as revealed by Enterprise NI. Speaking at the launch of Enterprise NI’s 2023 Barometer report at The Dunadry Hotel, Conor Murphy […]

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Further Tory Cuts to Public Services and Workers Unacceptable – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said the British government must do more to fully support public sector workers and services.  Speaking after today’s Autumn Statement from the British government, the party’s economy spokesperson said:  “Once again, the Tories have continued with their cruel agenda of austerity with more real term cuts to funding for […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

‘Promoting Regional Balance a Priority for Sinn Féin In New Executive’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said working to transform the north west’s economy and deliver regional balance will be a priority in a new Executive.   Speaking after meeting with local businesses in the north west today, the party’s economy spokesperson said:   “Sinn Féin is committed to working with others to make politics […]