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

Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Food To Go Businesses Announced As Finalists For NI Food to Go Awards

Four food to go businesses operating in Newry have been listed as finalists for the 2024 NI Food to Go Awards, in association with Henderson Foodservice.  The awards will recognise and celebrate the excellence and variety of food to go establishments in Northern Ireland. These are the first awards of its kind to be professionally […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry: One Week To Go To NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2024

The Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber is now just one week away. The FREE half day event will take place on Thursday 14th November from 8am – 2:30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry and you can book your place for the […]

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Power NI Tariff to Increase by 4%

Northern Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, Power NI is set to increase its domestic electricity tariff by 4% effective from 1 December 2024. A typical Power NI customer with a credit meter will see their bill rise by around £38 per year, while customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly increase of about £37. […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Buttercrane Centre Lose 65k Social Following

Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry has lost access to its social media audience of 65k, following an issue arising from paid for Facebook Advertising placed by their Belfast-based Advertising Agency. Centre Manager Peter Murray says it is a frustrating process and slammed the social media giant for its complete lack of customer service or support to […]

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Agriculture Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Armagh Westminster

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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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber Stormont

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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Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

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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Business Community Infrastructure Lifestyle

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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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

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 […]