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Public Patience Wearing Thin As Tories Propose Further Attacks on Workers and Families! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said today the Tory government is punishing ordinary workers and families for the political neglect and irresponsibility of one party. Conor Murphy was speaking after British Secretary of State Chris Heaton Harris announced a consultation on a wide range of punishing charges on workers and families. Conor Murphy said: “In […]

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Newry to Host NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2023

The Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber is now just two weeks away. The half day event will take place on Thursday 28th September at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry and over 200 delegates have already registered. You can book your place […]

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Newry Entering a Decade of Economic Opportunity

Newry city and the wider district is entering a decade of economic opportunity, a local councillor has said. Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage said the next ten years can transform our city and district and believes a strong partnership approach can lead to unprecedented economic growth. He made the comments after councillors received an economic […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Launches In Tesco NI

Newry-based Irish whiskey bonder and blender, Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has announced the rollout of two of its best-selling products into Tesco stores in Northern Ireland. In a new partnership, Tesco Northern Ireland will now stock Two Stacks Dram In A Can and Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur on shelves across 26 stores. Two […]

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Irish Golf Tour Operator Association to Host Annual Conference and Gala Ball in Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to sponsor the Irish Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) Annual Conference and Gala Ball 2023, which is set to take place on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October 2023 in the iconic Slieve Donard Hotel and Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle. The IGTOA represents many […]

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New £20m Hotel and Office Complex Planned for Newry

Plans for a new £20m hotel and office complex have been revealed for Newry City Centre. The proposed major investment by local property firm Glena Developments, will see the construction of an 82 bedroom hotel and 45,000 square foot of offices along with 160 parking spaces. The project which covers over 3 acres will see […]

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O’Dowd Expresses Concern at Lurgan Job Losses Announcement

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has expressed his deep concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down. Mr O’Dowd said: “This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy. “It should […]

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First Food Tour Launches in Newry

Newry has a vibrant cultural heritage and diverse culinary landscape. As part of Newry BID’s (Business Improvement District) food in the city initiative, supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, we are delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new walking food tour called ‘Newry Food Tour’. This exciting food experience has been […]

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Murphy Calls on Heaton-Harris to Explain Executive Restoration Plan

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the British Secretary of State to explain what the plan is for getting the Executive up and running and stop playing fast and loose with the public. The party’s economy spokesperson said:  “What Chris Heaton-Harris needs to explain is what’s the plan for getting the Executive up […]

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SDLP: UK climbdown on Goods Quality Marks Underlines Indefensibility and Futility of DUP Boycott

The UK Government’s decision to indefinitely postpone a separate system of product quality marks is a welcome climbdown on Brexit fantasy economics, reducing the prospect of NI-GB divergence and making the DUP boycott ever more indefensible, SDLP Stormont leader and Brexit spokesperson Matthew O’Toole has said. The UK Government today confirmed that the UKCA safety […]

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Newry Chamber CEO Steps Down From Role

The Board of Directors of Newry Chamber of Commerce has been informed of CEO, Tony McKeown’s intention to leave his role at the end of the summer to pursue other interests. Tony McKeown has been in the position of CEO for two years and in that time he has made a valuable contribution to the […]

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Newry Based Two Stacks Whiskey Releases Final Polaris Edition

POLARIS 1.3 6 Year Old – Malt/Pot Still Blend – Cask Strength – 58.3% We journey into the wonders of whiskey with the final release of the Polaris Red Ice Wine Collection from Newry based Two Stacks Whiskey. The third and final edition of the Red Ice Wine cask edition of Polaris is here. The […]