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British Budget Announcements Deeply Worrying For Farmers – Magennis

Speaking in response to the impact of the British budget on farmers, Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis said: “Family farms are the backbone of our agriculture sector and rural economies in the north of Ireland. The British Chancellor’s budget  has created anxiety and uncertainty for the farming community in the North.  The announcement on changes to the inheritance […]

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Newry Chamber President Urges NI Executive to Provide Region With Fiscal Support for Economic Growth at Annual Banquet

Over 250 local business representatives attended this year’s Newry Chamber President’s Banquet on Friday 25th October in the Canal Court Hotel, kindly sponsored by the hotel and Ulster Bank, who are long-term sponsors of the event which is one of the highlights of the business year in the city. Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade […]

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Newry Festival Calls For Event Organisers

Help fill Newry with music! The annual Iúr Cinn Fleadh is calling for people to join them to help organise the 2025 festival. These essential volunteers will enjoy the fun and freedom of being at the helm of this highly popular event – and help steer future expansion. Next year’s dates have just been announced as 21-25 […]

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SDLP Proposes Festive Bus Fares For Belfast

SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader councillor Séamas de Faoite has proposed festive bus fares for Belfast over the Christmas season. He said the move would alleviate traffic congestion in Belfast city centre and encourage people to visit. Councillor de Faoite said: “We have heard multiple concerns from local business owners about the impact congestion […]

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Collaboration Is Key to Create, Sustain and Plan For Successful Cities – O’Dowd

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has delivered the welcome address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The theme of the two-day conference is Planning and Governing Metropolitan Regions and Cities in the 21st century . Addressing the conference, Minister O’Dowd said: “The ICLRD carries out invaluable work on research and advice […]

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Launch Enterprise Week 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with Newry and Mourne Co-operative and Enterprise Agency and Down Business Centre are excited to announce the launch of NMD Enterprise Week 2024, a week-long initiative designed to celebrate entrepreneurship and business development in our local community. This year’s global theme of ‘Entrepreneurship is for Everyone’, will […]

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Hughes Tells British Secretary of State ‘Release Growth Deal Funding Now to Unlock Huge Benefits’

A delegation including Sinn Féin representatives Cathal Mallaghan MP and Dáire Hughes MP have today met British Secretary of State Hilary Benn urging him to release funding for the Mid South West Growth Deal. A number of councillors including ABC Council Mayor Sarah Duffy, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Mayor Ciarán McQuillan, Mid Ulster […]

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DELI LITES Ireland Secures Aer Lingus Europe and UK Contract

DELI LITES Ireland products are now available as part of the Aer Lingus Bia Inflight Menu thanks to a new partnership with Aer Lingus and Retail in Motion. The award-winning food-to-go company has won a new contract with the airline, that will see five of its products listed for Aer Lingus customers to buy on […]

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Ministers Attend First Meeting of Council of Nations and Regions

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh yesterday (Friday 11th October). The theme of the inaugural meeting was ‘Economic Growth and Inward Investment’, and the Ministers highlighted why Northern Ireland is an attractive investment opportunity and discussed how best […]

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Murphy Launches Plan to Boost Regional Economic Performance

Economy Minister Conor Murphy outlined his commitment to developing a regionally balanced economy where everyone shares in the benefits of prosperity. The Minister was speaking in the Assembly as he launched a new Sub-Regional Economic Plan which has three elements:  Minister Murphy explained that the new approach to economic development starts with local communities identifying their […]

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Economy Minister Launches US Net Zero Advisory Board to Boost Green Economy

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a new Advisory Board designed to enhance Northern Ireland’s standing as a global leader in green technology and the net zero economy. The Net Zero Advisory Board, supported by Joe Kennedy III, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, will tap into the expertise of Northern Ireland’s […]

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Lockhart Backs Industry Taskforce Calls For Increased Support For Flock Owners

MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her concerns about the future of Northern Ireland’s sheep sector and is backing industry calls for more financial support for flock owners. “The 2023 census confirms that around 38% of farmers in Northern Ireland keep sheep, equating to approximately two million head. Although the sheep sector is worth over £109m […]