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New Research Demonstrates That Protocol is Working!

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said new research further demonstrates that the Protocol is working and is helping the economy. Responding to fresh findings by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR), the East Derry MLA said: “This research again demonstrates that businesses are reaping the benefits of the Protocol and the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Closure of Local Bank Branch is a Blow to the Community – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said she is deeply concerned at the announcement of the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “It is deeply concerning to hear the announcement today of plans by Halifax to close their Newry branch on 8th November 2022. “The announcement of […]

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

Murphy Meets With National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition

Finance Minister Conor Murphy met with members of the National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition this morning to discuss the current cost of living crisis. Speaking following the meeting, Minister Murphy said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition. The current cost of living crisis is […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes European Commission Adoption of £1 Billion PEACE PLUS Programme

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of the cross-border peace and reconciliation programme – Peace Plus. The new £1 billion programme will be delivered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). PEACE PLUS was previously agreed by the Executive, the Irish Government and North South Ministerial Council, it is the biggest […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh

Haldane Fisher Facing Strike Action

Newry based business Haldane Fisher is facing potential strike action. Unite the Union is to ballot its members following months of intense negotiations over pay. A spokesperson for Unite told Clanrye News and Sport: “We will be balloting our members for industrial action. The ballot will commence next Wednesday with a result expected by 12th […]

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Business Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Ambassador Circle Launched in Newry to Promote District as a Global Destination for Business Events

Newry Chamber partners with Visit Belfast, Invest NI and Tourism NI to help attract high profile business events to the city Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has joined forces with Visit Belfast, Invest Northern Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland to launch a new ‘Ambassador Circle’ for the Newry, Mourne and Down district, enlisting local […]

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Talon Security Launches Safety Device

Newry based business Talon Security has launched a new safety device designed to raise the “alarm” if need be. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport a spokesperson for the company said: “The perfect personal device for lone workers, shop assistants & vulnerable adults.” “The device works on a multi network SIM. Contact can be with […]

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Council Launches ‘Marketing Matters’ Programme to Support Local Businesses

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, has launched a new business support programme focused on assisting SMEs understand how to promote their business using both digital and traditional marketing techniques. The ‘Marketing Matters’ programme is part of the highly successful NMD Business Growth programme which is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European […]

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Dail Passes Legislation to Help Workers Who Receive Tips – Ó Murchú

Workers who receive tips will be better off after the Oireachtas passed legislation to ensure they receive the full amount. Speaking in support of the legislation, which went through the Dáil last week, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú said the government had ‘a fair amount of agreement across this house on the absolute necessity of this […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry BID Runner Up in UK Wide Awards

Newry BID (Business Improvement District) was awarded runner up in the ‘Best Business Support’ category in the recent Town and City Management Industry Awards, hosted by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM). Newry BID was shortlisted for its work on the ‘TAP into Newry’ campaign. It was up against stiff competition from significantly larger BIDs […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Cafe “the Velveteen Rabbit” Closes its Doors

Newry based business the Velveteen Rabbit Cafe has closed its doors. The popular city centre cafe took to its social media to thank the public for their amazing support. The cafe has put the rising cost of living at the centre of its reasons for closure. It is the second city centre cafe to close […]

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Disgraceful Assembly Remains in Deep Freeze During Cost of Living Crisis – Tennyson

It is disgraceful the Assembly remains in “deep freeze” during the cost of living crisis, Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson has said, after a series of energy price hikes came into effect last week. The increases include gas from SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy, and electric from Power NI and Click Energy. It will mean tens […]