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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Newry Hosts the Local Heat For Springboards Future Chef Competition

Southern Regional College’s Newry campus hosted the local heat for Springboard’s FutureChef competition which saw four students from local schools compete to represent their county at the Northern Ireland finals in February 2024. The competition is a school-based programme across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that supports the development of key life skills whist […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man Who Killed Friend After Setting Fire to Home Suspected of Involvement In 7 Other Incidents

By Paul Higgins A man who killed a friend and neighbour when he set fire to his house was suspected of involvement in seven other fire starting incidents but not prosecuted for them, a court heard. Newry Crown Court also heard that 44-year-old Gary Magee “was severely injured and almost died” in the arson attack […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Jewellers Robbed In “Ram-Raid” Style Burglary

Police in Newry are investigating a ‘ram-raid’ type incident at a jewellers in Newry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 6 December. Shortly after 4.30am it’s understood a silver saloon car reversed into the shutters of the shop on Hill Street a number of times. A man has then alighted from the vehicle […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

£16.2 Million Confirmed for Newry City Park

Funding of £16.2 million has been unlocked for Newry City Park, helping realise one of the City’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Outline Business Case (OBC) for the park has now been approved by the Department for Communities and a Contract for Funding issued — opening access to £16.2 million […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Work Begins on £18.3m Choice Housing Development

Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations alongside their subsidiary Maple and May, has launched the construction of their £18 million mixed tenure development in Newry. The project team were joined at the city centre location by Clonrose Developments, who will lead the development of the site.  The former Saint Clare’s Convent and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn Elected New President of Newry Chamber

Edwina Flynn has been elected to serve as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 30th November at Custom House, Newry. Edwina is the current CEO of Wood Innovations Ltd, a flooring distributor, importer and wholesaler specialising in the supply of wooden floors throughout the […]

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Community Constituency Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

First SRC Recipients of NI Traineeships Recognised at Stormont Event

Students from Southern Regional College (SRC) were among thirty young people from Northern Ireland’s Further Education (FE) Colleges recognised as the first recipients of a Northern Ireland Traineeship at a ceremony in Stormont. The students were among the first cohort from Northern Ireland to complete a NI Traineeship. The new NI Traineeships enable school-leavers and […]

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TWO STACKS IRISH WHISKEY UNVEILS NEW RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE, LAUNCHES DOUBLE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR IN A CAN

Friday 1st December: Two Stacks Irish Whiskey has revealed a new bottle design, featuring up to 70% recycled glass, as part of its commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility.  As one of Ireland’s only independent bonders and blenders, Two Stacks is breaking boundaries to sustainably produce unique and creative Irish whiskey expressions, and the new embossed […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Tables – 2/12/23

PREMIER DIVISION  after games on 2 December 2023   P W D L F A GD Pts Cleary Celtic 6 6 0 0 23 2 21 18 Greenfield Park 10 4 2 4 23 27 -4 14 Newry Celtic 5 4 1 0 11 4 7 13 Archview United 9 3 2 4 30 30 […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Further Bank Closures Will Bring Great Concern to Local Communities – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the latest round of bank closures across the north will bring great concern to local residents. The Newry City councillor said: News that Ulster Bank will be closing 10 of its branches, resulting in the loss of 21 jobs and that Barclays will be closing their branch […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 2/12/23

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS SAT 2 DECEMBER 2023 PREMIER DIVISION  – KICK OFF 2.00 pm Archview United   P   v  P   Rossowen at Jennings Park No.2 Millburn United    0   v  9   Cleary Celtic at Jimmy McAlinden Park     Villa Rovers            P   v  P   Camlough Rovers   at Jennings Park No.1 DIVISION ONE  – KICK-OFF 2.00 pm    Ballyholland         […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Launch of Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Will Stimulate Digital Innovation

Small and micro businesses and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from funding to help accelerate their digital transformation ambitions. The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) was officially launched today, Wednesday 29 November, at a special event in Riddel Hall at Queen’s University. The event highlighted how the scheme is set to […]