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Archive for: October, 2012

Dundalk Institute of Technology Open Day

Following the success of the 2-day event last year, Dundalk Institute of Technology will once again be holding their Open Day over two days – Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th October. This is the ideal opportunity for people to find out information in relation to the various Degree Programmes which are on offer in DkIT. […]

Kicking the caffeine habit with herbal tea!

In a country with a climate like Ireland, it’s difficult for most of us to drink the recommended 6-8 glasses of water a day. Studies have shown that the best ways to hydrate our bodies is not by downing pint after pint of H2O but by increasing intake of the following: Soups Vegetables Fruits Herbal […]

Calling all Business Owners/Managers and New Starts-ups

Are you in business and want to know about the support you can obtain? What business grants you can apply for? Which funded programmes will help you grow your business? Do you need to secure finance? Thinking of entering new markets? Do you need help on how to survive? Are you looking to expand and/or […]

NI and Ulster Juvenile Cross Country Championships launched

The NI & Ulster Juvenile Cross Country Championships at Kilbroney Forest Park has been launched this week. The championships take place on Saturday 27th October from 11.30 – 4.00pm. Mayor John McArdle said he was delighted to announce the forthcoming Championships. “There couldn’t be a nicer, more beautiful place for people to come and take […]

NIFRS appeal for a ‘safe Halloween’

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing directly to the public to enjoy Halloween responsibly by always putting safety first and by following the Fireworks Code, to help ensure a safe 2012 Halloween for everyone in Northern Ireland. Last Halloween (31st October 2011), NIFRS attended the lowest number of incidents in 22 years […]

‘Information key to achieving justice for families of the disappeared’ – Bradley

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has spoken in advance of an Assembly debate today on ‘The disappeared’. Speaking to Newry Times, he said: “I am deeply concerned that 40 years have passed since the first abduction of one of the disappeared and despair that seven families have been denied the opportunity to […]

Bradley welcomes proposed talks between IFA and Newry City FC

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Dominic Bradley has welcomed the proposal that the Chief Executive and the board of the IFA meet with the management committee of Newry City football club, Newry and Mourne District Council officials, and local public representatives as soon as possible. Commenting after a meeting between IFA officials, Newry City, […]

McKevitt raises Newry child poverty issue in Assembly

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt asked Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to provide the Assembly with an update on the Executive’s development of a child poverty action plan. Speaking to Newry Times McKevitt said she raised this because Newry & Mourne has 28% of children designated as living in poverty. “We are the only […]

Curran calls for upgrade of Peter McParland Park

Sinn Féin councillor Brendan Curran, in response to a number of calls received from residents to upgrade the Peter McParland Park on the Barley Lane, has arranged for a Councillors site meeting where concerned residents can also attend to progress the issue further. Speaking to Newry Times, Curran stated, “I have arranged for a site […]

‘Assembly must block unfair welfare cuts’ – McKevitt

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt said she is deeply disappointed that the Assembly is not using its powers to block welfare cuts which focus unfairly on the most vulnerable in our society. Speaking after a marathon debate, she said: “We have been opposing aspects of these Tory-inspired cuts since they were first mentioned. The […]







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