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Showcase Your Job Opportunities at the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event is hosted by the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with Cross Border […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry’s Around Noon Eyes a Bigger Bite of Market With New Multi-Million-Pound Slough Facility

Food-to-go manufacturer officially opens its fifth manufacturing site at Slough Trading Estate Food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon, one of the UK’s fastest growing food groups, has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility at Slough Trading Estate following continued strong business performance throughout 2024. Located close to London Heathrow, the new 30,000 sq ft factory becomes the […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Cashless Society Is Dangerous for Working Class

Commenting on the blackouts that took place in Spain and Portugal Nicola Grant Workers Party representative said this major event should serve as a warning to working class people about the dangers inherent in a cashless society. The blackouts flagged up the profound consequences of being reliant on technology to access goods and service. Nicola […]

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Employ Me Programme Marks Milestone with 1,700 Participants Supported

Launched in 2022 the Employ Me programme has had a massive impact on community residents within the Newry, Mourne and Down District, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Councils.  At the celebration event on Southern Regional College’s Newry campus on Tuesday 27th March, programme partners and guests came together to celebrate the vast impact of the […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Students From Newry Celebrate Success at Ulster University Business School 2025 Awards Ceremony

Two students from Newry have picked up Awards at Ulster University Business School’s Excellence Awards, led by the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing. Ciaran Rafferty, a BSC Hons Marketing undergraduate student received the Chartered Institute of Marketing Award for Excellence for the Best student performance in a final year module. Katie McKee, also from […]

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Armagh Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry and Armagh

Grant: Santander Bank Closures Massive Blow to Economy

Responding to the news that Santander will close seven branches across Northern Ireland Nicola said the closure of these branches is a major blow to these towns which serves not only the urban centers but the rural townlands that provides all the essential services for sizeable populations. She continued the loss of 750 jobs is […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

Newry: Donald Trump to Save NI Fishing Industry!

By Donal McMahon The DUP has called on President Donald Trump to rescue Northern Ireland’s seafood industry in the wake of Brexit. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed this week to lobby DAERA (Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Minister Andrew Muir (Alliance) to work in parallel with his UK counterparts on […]

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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

If You’re Irish, Come Into The Parlour on St Patricks Day

Free Tea or Coffee for Patricks and Patricias 17th March at Buttercrane To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Buttercrane Shopping Centre is offering a treat to anyone named Patrick, Patricia, or any derivative of these names. On Monday, 17th March, customers named after Saint Patrick, will be able to enjoy a free tea or coffee at any […]

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Newry & Dundalk Chambers’ Host 10th Annual Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference

Over 250 business representatives from across the island of Ireland were in attendance at the 10th Annual Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference jointly hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers’ on Tuesday 4th March in the Carrickdale Hotel. This conference was supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Louth County Council, InterTradeIreland, Louth Local Enterprise Office, Dundalk […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Council Launches ‘Make It Local’ Campaign to Boost Small Settlements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to roll out a new ‘Make it Local’ campaign designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district to help foster a thriving, resilient and sustainable community and local economy. The ‘Make it Local’ campaign will […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Grant : We Need to Maximise Newry’s Potential In Belfast to Dublin Rail Boom!

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative commenting on the new hourly Belfast to Dublin train service said we should now be planning for how to maximize Newry’s potential in the Belfast to Dublin rail boom. Nicola said the Workers Party is calling for a detailed breakdown of passenger data to determine how many travelers are stopping […]

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

Grant Slams Newry Council on Rates Rise

Nicola Grant commenting on the new rate set at the Council meeting said that residents and businesses would be unhappy at the increase given all the problems they encounter getting the services they pay for. The Council in announcing the increase, used the justification that the increase would be used to fund frontline services, infrastructure […]