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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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Business Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

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 […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

District Rate 2025/2026 Agreed for Newry, Mourne and Down

At the Council meeting on Monday 3 February 2025, Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 3.98%. The Domestic Rate for 2025/2026 will be 0.4862 pence. For a property valued at £133,000*, this would lead to an annual increase of £24.74 per year or £2.06 […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy: Significant Progress Sets Firm Foundations For Economic Plans

Economy Minister Conor Murphy said that significant progress has been made in delivering the first 12 months of his economic plan. He said: “When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities: to increase the number of good jobs, to raise productivity, to decarbonise our economy, and to drive forward regional […]

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

Successful Careers Fair Attracts Over 1500 Local Students

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome over 1500 students to its Careers Fair on Tuesday 21 January 2025 in Newry Leisure Centre. Students from 12 post primary schools in locations across Crossmaglen, Kilkeel, Newry and Newtownhamilton, were provided with the opportunity to chat to over 50 exhibitors to explore further and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

CRASH Services Commit to Further Growth Plans With Five New Directors Appointed

CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading accident management specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of five new Directors to support the company’s ongoing expansion following higher than expected demand for its services. The newly appointed Directors are Michelle Murphy as Operations Director, Paula Mahoney as Marketing Director, Paul O’Hare as Finance Director, Steve Beighton as […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Newry: Investment Bringing 16 New Jobs to City

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the provision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, commercial and industrial premises. During a visit to Pure Engineering Group, the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Allocates £45m Regional Balance Fund

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has allocated £45million across all 11 councils to drive economic development across the north.  The news follows the publication of the Minister’s Sub-Regional Economic Plan which includes the establishment of Local Economic Partnerships (LEPs) in each council area to identify their specific needs and the interventions needed to aid their economic development. […]

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Armagh Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Westminster

Local Food Producers Need Certainty on Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to provide much needed certainty for local food producers as the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme is due to close this year.  The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I recently met with representatives of the Mushroom Producers Organisation and listened to their concerns, particularly […]