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Archive for: September, 2017

Sickness absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service revealed in report

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has published the report “Sickness Absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service 2016/2017”. This is their seventeenth annual report on sickness absence and it contains analyses of trends over the last five years.     The key findings include the headline absence figure for 2016/2017, which was […]

Newry BID welcomes Big Telly Theatre Company to the city

Newry Business Improvement District (BID) are continuing to bring exciting and unique experiences to Newry locals and visitors alike with the opening of Big Telly Theatre Company’s Creative Shop on Newry’s Hill Street. The creative shop will host a number of exciting events over the next two months from storytelling, theatre, dance, music, workshops and […]

‘Barcroft safety concerns addressed’ – Kimmins

Following meetings with statutory agencies regarding concerns reported by residents of Barcroft Park, Cllr Liz Kimmins has welcomed the news that Transport NI has agreed to carry out necessary repairs to a crumbling wall in Fifth Street.     “Over the last number of months we have been working to have this issue resolved as […]

‘Ryanair uncertainty cannot continue’ – McNulty

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that uncertainty for Ryanair passengers cannot continue as the company plans to axe scores of flights every day in response to a failure to plan staff leave. Speaking to Newry Times, he said, “Hundreds of passengers across the North are facing uncertainty every day about whether […]

Barcroft one-way system ‘finally underway’

Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has said that the one-way system for the First and Second Streets in Barcroft is ‘finally underway’. The news follows work between Transport NI and the residents of Barcroft Park dating back to 2013.     “This has been a long road for the residents who have consistently asked for […]

Fun for all the family at European Day at Slieve Gullion

Slieve Gullion Courtyard Development is staging a unique event at Slieve Gullion Courtyard this Saturday, 23rd September. The event, Failte Europe, celebrates the contribution our European neighbours make to our local communities and highlight their musical, cultural heritage.     The event -which is free to enter – takes place on Saturday from 11-5pm. It […]

Young volunteers from Newry & Mourne encouraged to apply for Community Awards

Author and DJ Nikki Hayes helped kick off the search for Ireland’s top young volunteers as the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards opens applications for the 2018 programme. Nikki is calling on students from Down to get involved with the initiative and follow in the footsteps of previous volunteers by applying and highlighting their community […]

Excitement builds for Oktoberfest 2017

Everyone is invited to join the celebration of food, beer and music at this year’s Oktoberfest in Kings Hall, Belfast. The German-inspired beer festival will be held every Friday and Saturday over four weekends from 29th of September – 21th October. Oktoberfest Belfast will be the last major event to happen at the Kings Hall. […]

Importance of good eye health highlighted during National Eye Health Week

During National Eye Health Week (18 – 24 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone to have their eyes tested every two years and to be aware of the importance of good eye health and the steps to take to protect your vision.     Dr Jackie McCall, Consultant in Public Health at […]

Warning over bogus callers after recent incidents

NI Water is calling on customers across Northern Ireland to be extra vigilant and beware of bogus callers following a number of incidents in recent times involving some more vulnerable customers and criminals coming to their door claiming to represent the company.     The general pattern of events is for criminals posing as NI […]







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