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

Minister Murphy Warns of Devastating Impact on Tourism as Home Office Travel Scheme Begins

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has again pressed the Home Office to reconsider their implementation of a new scheme that will have a devastating impact on tourism in the north of Ireland. The Minister was speaking as the next phase of the British Government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme goes live.  From tomorrow (8 January), non-European […]

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

Murphy Raises Key Economic Issues For North With British Government

Economy Minister Conor Murphy raised a number of key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London. The discussions included concerns on the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister Murphy […]

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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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Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Ministers Attend First Meeting of Council of Nations and Regions

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh yesterday (Friday 11th October). The theme of the inaugural meeting was ‘Economic Growth and Inward Investment’, and the Ministers highlighted why Northern Ireland is an attractive investment opportunity and discussed how best […]

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Banbridge Eagerly Awaits Game of Thrones Studio Tour and The World of Westeros in February 2022

Winter may be upon us, but Banbridge is certainly not feeling the chill as it basks in the limelight today, with the global announcement that the world’s only official Game of Thrones Studio Tour will open to the public on Friday 4February 2022. Located at the acclaimed series’ original filming location at Linen Mill Studios […]

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Drive to Restart Overseas Tourism to Northern Ireland

(L to R): Christopher Brooke, Vice Chairman, Tourism Ireland; Minister Gordon Lyons; Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive and Judith Cassidy, Deputy Manager GB, Tourism Ireland

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has joined Tourism Ireland and 12 tourism businesses from Northern Ireland at World Travel Market (WTM) in London today.  WTM heralds the beginning of Northern Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for the year ahead. As we restart travel from overseas, Northern Ireland’s presence at World Travel Market is more important than ever […]