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Newry Chamber Launches Employee & Team Awards To Celebrate Greater Newry’s Greatest

Newry Chamber has announced details of their Employee & Team Awards. Entries are NOW OPEN and businesses and organisations in the Greater Newry Area are encouraged to nominate across the 22 categories. The Awards are open to members and non-members of Newry Chamber, organisations can enter up to a maximum of four categories and the […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

‘Business Voice Loud And Clear’ Liz Kimmins MLA

Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said the voice of business was heard “loud and clear” at emergency meeting organised by Newry BID last Wednesday evening. Speaking following the meeting Liz said, “Dozens of businesses attended the Canal Court Hotel, where we heard the key issues that are impacting on our local retailers day and […]

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Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Visits Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was delighted to welcome Tourism Ireland Chief Executive, Alice Mansergh to Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark recently. The visit was part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark is renowned for […]

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Murphy Says Investing In Heat Pump Sector Will Generate Significant Economic Prosperity

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has said developing and investing in the local heat pump sector will not only drive the net zero agenda but generate significant economic prosperity. The Minister was speaking as he opened the heat pump Knowledge X-Change and Networking event co-hosted by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and Ulster University. The […]

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

Feehan & Finn Call For Common Sense Solutions to Parking Woes

SDLP Newry City Councillors Killian Feehan and Doire Finn have hit out at plans by Council to remove free parking from North Street.  The SDLP team have strongly challenged the proposal, saying they are at a complete loss to understand why Council would make it more difficult for workers and shoppers in Newry to access […]

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Emergency Meeting Called as Newry Businesses Have Had Enough!

By Kevin McAteer Newry businesses have called an emergency meeting as they have had enough with Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The meeting organised by Newry BID will provide an opportunity for local business to voice their concerns. From rate rises, empty shop units, flood issues and parking particularly North Street car park, it […]

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Car Parking Strategy For Newry Needed – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers, has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to develop a robust car parking strategy for the city centre.  The Newry representative said; “These are exciting times for Newry. We have a number of fantastic projects being progressed locally that have the potential to transform our city centre.  These […]

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Business Community Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Based Rathbane Group Launches Belfast’s Newest Corporate Space

Newry-based Rathbane Group launches Belfast’s Newest Corporate Space, the redeveloped Pearl Assurance House in Belfast City Centre. Pearl Assurance House at One Donegall Square East is the latest property venture of Newry-based, Rathbane Group, the company behind global brand names including MJM Marine, Mivan and Topglass. The iconic building at one of Belfast’s most prestigious […]

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Communities Minister Lyons Addresses Labour Market Conference

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has acknowledged the contribution of the voluntary and community sector in supporting employability provision for those facing barriers to employment. The Minister was speaking at the ‘Building an Inclusive Labour Market: The role of the Voluntary and Community Sector’ conference organised by NICVA, the representative body for the sector. The conference, […]

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Top Tips to Save on Holiday Costs

As Pressure Mounts on Travel Budgets In light of a recent survey, travel insurance experts from CompareNI.com have shared their thoughts on how to stay on top of holiday costs this summer. The survey asked holidaymakers about any financial concerns they had ahead of their holiday breaks. 35% said they were concerned they normally spend more than […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

DELI LITES IRELAND Team Soaring After Global Award Win

The DELI LITES IRELAND team is on cloud nine after winning a global award for its gourmet take on a ham and cheese toastie at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg. WTCE is the world’s leading event for inflight catering, onboard services and passenger comfort. DELI LITES IRELAND was named […]

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O’Dowd Welcomes Construction Beginning on Narrow Water Bridge

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the move to construction of the Narrow Water Bridge project.  The project will produce a 195m cable-stayed bridge connecting Omeath with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, designed for vehicular, cycle and pedestrian traffic. The Department for Infrastructure has worked closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council over the […]