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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Awe Inspiring Giant Adventures Return to Newry, Mourne and Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce its eagerly awaited Giant Adventures series — a year-long programme of unforgettable visitor experiences featuring captivating folklore, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling adventures. This year’s series of events promises to immerse visitors in the rich culture and natural beauty of the region. The journey for 2023 […]

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Business Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Proud Sponsor at Northeast Business Excellence Awards 2023

Louth County Council are proudly sponsoring two awards in the Drogheda and District Chamber Northeast Business Excellence awards 2023. The awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and creativity, honour brilliant people going the extra mile for their customers and clients, and shine a light on the fantastic things businesses are doing to make a difference in […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

New Chairperson Welcomes World Voyager Cruise Ship into Warrenpoint Port

The newly elected Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Councillor Valerie Harte attended her first official engagement this week as First Citizen of the Council when she welcomed the World Voyager Cruise Ship into Warrenpoint Port. The passengers, from the USA, were greeted with warm hospitality and Councillor Harte presented (from L to […]

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Mourne Gullion Strangford Hosts UK Committee for UNESCO Geopark

With its newly acquired UNESCO Geopark status, Mourne Gullion Stangford played host this week to the 2023 meeting of the UK Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks. The Committee is a dynamic network where members work together to share examples of best practice and join in common projects.  With the addition of Mourne Gullion Strangford, there […]

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Business Community Government Infrastructure Lifestyle Stormont

Check If Your Address Might Get Faster Broadband

Northern Ireland is on track to be near fully gigabit capable as the Department for the Economy (DfE) launches a Public Review aimed at further improving broadband infrastructure in predominantly rural areas. All interested stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses, groups and organisations, and telecoms infrastructure providers, are being asked to review if the […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Four Cruise Ships to Visit Warrenpoint In Summer

Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has just announced its cruise schedule for 2023 with four ships stopping at the seaside town this summer. The Waverley, the oldest seafaring paddle steamer, is the first visitor on Tuesday 30th May. The ship is offering the unique opportunity for 600 people locally to travel on board for a sunset cruise from […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Rebrand for Camlough Mechanical Engineering Firm Ahead of Multi Million Pound Expansion

M&M Services and Pure Vent based in Camlough, Co Armagh are gearing up for a major programme of growth with a company rebrand and a move to new purpose-built premises. M&M Services was established by three brothers, Padraig, Sean, and Martin Mallon in 2000, followed by Pure Vent shortly afterwards. The two companies, which specialise […]

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Boardroom Apprentice NI is BACK!

Boardroom Apprentice is set to return this year as applications for this year’s Northern Ireland programme are open on June 5. Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience through in-depth […]

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Grant Calls for Public Review of Gateway Project

“The Mournes have been doing fine for millennia, with minimum human interference, and retain their beauty and wildlife as a result. Let’s keep it this way for future generations”, says Workers Party election candidate Nicola Grant. Responding to concerns about the Mourne Gateway Project, including proposals to access the Mournes via a ‘gondola style’ cable […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

New Job Opportunities Available at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership are offering local employers and residents the opportunity to come together at a Job Fair in Newry on Thursday 25 May 2023. Providing a platform for businesses across the district to promote live employment vacancies, the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair will offer new job opportunities to […]

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Ó Murchú Speaks on Construction Safety Licensing Bill

Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú used time during a debate on the Construction Safety Licensing Bill to highlight the work being done in Louth in relation to lifelong learning and the pursuit of innovative technologies. The Sinn Féin representative said there had been ‘significant, positive news in Louth’ particularly in relation to the Louth and […]

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Loss of 180 Jobs at Norbrook ‘huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh’ – Brady

Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said that the loss of 180 jobs at Norbrook will be a huge blow to families across Newry and Armagh. The Newry/Armagh MP said: “Reports of 180 job losses at Norbrook in Newry is a huge blow for workers and families and the local economy. “Norbrook is a huge […]