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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Butchery Apprentice Named One of UK’s Best at London Awards Ceremony

Southern Regional College is celebrating the success of butchery apprentice Jochyl Mier, who has been named Best Abattoir Worker/Apprentice 2025 at the prestigious national awards hosted by the Institute of Meat and the Worshipful Company of Butchers. The awards ceremony took place on 26 February 2026 at the historic Butchers’ Hall and is widely regarded as […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Super Trowel 2026 Kicks Off In Northern Ireland with Bricklaying Showdown

Super Trowel, the ultimate bricklaying competition returned to Northern Ireland with the Northern Ireland and Irish regional heat taking place at Southern Regional College’s Greenbank campus on Friday 27th February 2026.  The competition saw 8 pro competitors along with their hod carriers and 7 junior competitors and hod competitors battle it out for a place in […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SkillBuild NI Regional Finals Announced

The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) in partnership with Southern Regional College has announced the SkillBuild NI 2026 regional competition. The annual competition will take place on Tues 19 May 2026, at Southern Regional College, Greenbank Campus, Newry.  The annual competition is a search for the top performers within construction apprenticeship and traineeship programmes […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Celebrating Vocational Excellence: Over 120 Pupils Compete In Southern Regional College Skills Competition

More than 120 secondary school pupils showcased their technical ability and professional talent at Southern Regional College’s annual inter-campus competition on Tuesday 3 February. The event brought together students from across the region to compete in a wide range of vocational disciplines. In the construction trades, competitors demonstrated their expertise in brickwork, joinery, tiling, plumbing […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Sticky Fingers Arts Must Be Protected and SEN Provisions Must Be Adequately Supported – Councillor Cathal King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has said urgent and coordinated action is needed to address the serious barriers facing Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across local communities, following a meeting at Stormont with Sinn Féin spokesperson on Childcare and Early Years Cathy Mason MLA, Sticky Fingers Arts Newry and Dáire Hughes MP. “Sticky Fingers Arts […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Education Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Haughey and Boylan Welcome Minister Kimmins to Clady to Discuss Road Safety Measures

Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey, alongside Cathal Boylan MLA, has welcomed a visit by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to Clady Village to hear first-hand concerns from residents, particularly around road safety in the vicinity of Tiny Tots Pre-School. Councillor Haughey said the visit was a constructive engagement focused on finding practical solutions to long-standing safety […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Big Apprenticeship Event Highlights Growing Demand for Work-Based Learning

Southern’s Regional College’s Newry Big Apprenticeship Event, held on Thursday 5th February 2026 at the College’s Newry West Campus has witnessed a continued strong demand for apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships.   Over 853 attendees, including secondary school students and their parents, plus adult returners visited the events to learn more about work-based learning pathways available across […]

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Community Education Government Stormont

Education Minister Launches New Digital Course to Help Pupils Stay Safe Online

Education Minister Paul Givan has today officially launched a new online Digital Proficiency Course aimed at educating pupils and wider school communities on keeping safe online. Provided through the Safer Schools NI platform, the Digital Proficiency Course has been designed to provide the practical tools and knowledge to empower children and young people to stay […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry and Armagh

Haughey Welcomes Minister Kimmins’ Visit to Markethill High School on Road Safety

Sinn Féin Councillor Bróna Haughey and Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan have welcomed a visit to Markethill High School by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to discuss road safety concerns at the school with principal Colin Berry. Speaking after the visit,  Councillor Haughey said: “I was pleased to welcome the Infrastructure Minister to Markethill High […]

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Community Constituency Council Education Government Newry NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Partners with St Mark’s High School to Develop New Multi-Sports Hub In Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district. The project aligns with the Council’s Sports Facility Strategy Review (2022), which identified the need […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Southern Regional College Secures Dual Investors In People Success

Southern Regional College as strengthened its position as a peoplecentred, highperforming organisation after being awarded the We Invest in Wellbeing Standard Award for the first time and successfully retaining the We Invest in People Silver Award.   The College first achieved Investors in People (IIP) recognition in 2012 and has sustained its accreditation across every […]

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Community Education Government International Westminster

University Scholarships a Testament to Gaza Students’ Courage and Determination –  Sinn Fein 

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane attended a reception in Westminster yesterday in honour of students who were evacuated from Gaza earlier this year to take up scholarships and pursue university education abroad, including a number now studying in the North. The reception was addressed by the Palestinian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Husam Zomlot, alongside several […]