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Business Climate Community Constituency Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Mineral Licensing Regulatory Framework Must Be Fit For Purpose – Finnegan

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that the recent relinquishing of several mineral prospecting licences in the Sperrins area reinforces the urgent need to ensure the regulatory framework underpinning mineral licensing is fit for purpose with environmental protection, transparency, and community consultation central to decision-making. Sinn Féin Environmental spokesperson Finnegan commented following […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Health Housing Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

Newry Chamber Welcomes Wastewater Innovation Pilot thatReleases Capacity for Decade of Development Across the City

Newry Chamber has welcomed the news that Newry is to get a new innovative wastewater pilot scheme that will release urgently needed capacity to free up development across the city over the next 5-10 years. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA announced the scheme this week which represents potential investment by NI Water and the Department […]

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Business Community Infrastructure

Summer Bus Timetables Come Into Effect

Translink is reminding passengers that summer bus timetables have come into effect from today (Tuesday 1st July) during the school holidays. This applies to Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro/Glider and Foyle Metro schedules. Passengers are advised to check their timetables and plan their journey before they travel using the Translink Journey Planner app, website: www.translink.co.uk  or by phoning the […]

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Business Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Politics

Newry Must Remain a Key Investment Location In Irish Government’s National Development Plan

Newry City must retain its unique place as the only key Northern investment location within the Irish Government’s National Development Plan (NDP). That’s the view outlined by Newry Chamber in its submission to the NDP Consultation which closed today, Thursday 26th June 2025. Newry Chamber, along with Dundalk and Drogheda Chambers, made individual and joint […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Goes Nashville for a Weekend of Country Music Fun

Newry is going Nashville for a full weekend, starting on Independence Day, Friday 4th July right through to Sunday 6th July. There will be country music events and gigs right across the city centre in more than 20 different venues, all free to attend. The idea, which is a joint initiative between the night time economy providers […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry: Chamber Hosts NI Digital Marketing Conference

Newry Chamber was delighted to host the NI Digital Marketing Conference on Thursday 12th June in Canal Court Hotel, Newry, kindly supported by Southern Regional College and IRP Commerce which was attended by 150+ business representatives from the Greater Newry Area and beyond. The digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving at an unprecedented rate, and the conference provided […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Announces Appointment of New Associate Directors

JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one personal injury specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of their new Associate Directors across multiple departments within the business. These appointments reflect JMK’s ongoing commitment to developing and deepening their leadership team, to help support their business growth as well as the people themselves. The new Associate Directors bring […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

 The Heirloom Collection Exclusively at Alexandria’s Baby Boutique

By Nicola Grant Introducing our most luxurious and timeless range yet — the Heirloom Collection. Created for the earliest of christenings, each piece is a masterpiece of delicate detail and thoughtful design, made to be treasured and passed down through generations. With soft, flowing textures, intricate lacework, and hand-finished touches, every gown and romper in […]

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Business Community Constituency Entertainment Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Nightlife Newry: A City Comes Alive

Cultural Events, Investment and Community Spirit Power Night-Time Economy By Kevin McAteer Photo by Pak Aerial Media Newry is lighting up the map as one of Northern Ireland’s leading examples of how a vibrant night-time economy can fuel local pride, economic growth, and cultural identity. PURPLE FLAG STATUS: A MARK OF QUALITY Since 2016, Newry has held Purple Flag accreditation, […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Entertainment Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry Set to Host First Ever “Game Changing” Christmas Market

By Donal McMahon Newry is set to host its first ever Christmas Market as a “game changing” drive for its 400 year old city centre trading halls. The council’s sustainability and environment committee approved a report on Wednesday (May 21) to host a five week seasonal event. The seasonal boost to the border city hopes […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

King Communication Marks Five Years in Business with Fellowship Award

Congratulations to our member, King Communication who is celebrating five years in business with a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Fellowship for its Managing Director, Deborah Loughran. The Newry-based business, established in May 2020, works with a wide and every-growing client base provides communication, PR, marketing, event MC support and counts some of the best-known […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

Chamber Discusses Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at Killeavy Castle Estate

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at […]