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

Murphy Announces Assured Skills Academy With EY

Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced 20 high quality training places on a Digital Engineering Academy with EY. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the Academy will be a blend of onsite and online learning delivered in partnership with Belfast Met from 14 October to 13 December 2024. Learning will provide practical experience and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry-Based Bradley NI Expands, Acquires Longstanding South Down Property Firm

Newcastle office established as Bradley NI acquires James Wilson & Son 05.08.24: One of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing commercial and residential property agencies has acquired one of the longest running property firms in south Down and established its fourth regional office. Newry-based Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has acquired James Wilson […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Rockstar Baby Launches New Sunglasses Collection

Rockstar Baby are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest sunglasses collection, featuring two sophisticated colorways – Black and White. These stylish additions to their lineup are designed with meticulous attention to detail, combining extreme quality with modern aesthetics to provide you with unparalleled style and protection. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport: “Each […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Chairperson Welcomes Planning Approval for New Saica Pack UK Ltd Base in Newry

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne has welcomed planning approval for the building of a major new manufacturing base in Newry. Approval by Council’s Planning Committee for the proposal from Spanish packaging firm Saica Pack UK Ltdis due to see them relocate from their existing Newry Street Plant in Warrenpoint to […]

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

Newry Chamber Hosts Discussions with Economy Minister on Economic Vision for the Greater Newry Area

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade welcomed Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA to the city for initial discussions on the Economic Strategy for the Greater Newry Area. Minister Murphy outlined in detail his Economic Vision for the North across the four key areas he has identified as being crucial to building a strong and sustainable […]

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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Ministers Outline Financial Pressures to the Chancellor

The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister today met with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. This was an initial online introductory meeting and focused on the pressures on the Executive’s Finances. Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new Chancellor today. […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry-Based FPM and Belfast-Based Think People Become AAB in Strategic Brand Consolidation

Newry based FPM will rebrand to become AAB, in a strategic alignment which forms the cornerstone of AAB’s six-year plan to strengthen and expand its position as a leading provider in the mid-market. Headquartered in Newry, FPM joined AAB in 2022 as part of a strategic growth deal and marked the first private equity investment […]

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

Murphy Welcomes Assured Skills Academy In Robotics and Automation

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the first in a series of three Collaborative Assured Skills Academies in Robotics and Automation to be delivered by South West College (SWC). Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals to receive industry advised Robotics and Automation training that will provide […]

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Business Community Government Stormont

£1.9million Boost For Over-50s Employability

A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities. JobStart 50+ will provide around 180 jobs across a range of sectors in a ‘test and learn’ pilot exercise funded by the UK government. The funding will be used to evaluate the impact of job […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Announces Consultation on Good Jobs and Improving Workers’ Rights

Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key objectives in the Department’s economic vision is to increase the number of working age people in Good Jobs. The consultation covers a wide range of possible enhancements to employment […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Hosts Engaging Meeting with NIE Networks to Discuss the Infrastructure Deficit In Greater Newry Area

Newry Chamber President, Edwina Flynn and CEO, Michael Savage held an engaging meeting with NIE Networks this week to discuss the challenges and costs faced by businesses who want to expand and invest in the Greater Newry Area. They met with Derek Hynes, Managing Director of NIE Networks and Edel Creery, Head of Communication & Stakeholder […]

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Minister Murphy Launches Plans to Grow Seven Priority Sectors

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the north’s most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors.  The action plans set out a roadmap to deliver the Minister’s economic vision.  The sectors are: Speaking at the Digital DNA Conference, the Minister said: “When we have sectors of such potential […]