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“Travel through time” Summer Workshops for children

The Museum will host arts and craft summer workshops inspired by the Museum’s main and temporary exhibitions from 29th July until 2nd August. Over the five days the children will have fun creating their own historical masterpieces while learning about life in Ireland, from the Vikings to World War Two. They will make their own […]

Mackin backin’ boosts ladies club scene

Domestic ladies football in Armagh has received a major boost with news that Mackin Animal Feeds is to sponsor the club championships for a fourth consecutive season. The announcement was made in the Athletic Grounds at the official launch of the 2013 Armagh ladies league, which is also being sponsored by the Newry-based firm. “Having […]

Warrenpoint man explains charity work to top UK banker

Warrenpoint man Tony Reynolds has shown one of Lloyds Bank senior executives how charitable donations from the bank are used to benefit disadvantaged groups in Northern Ireland. Matthew Young, Lloyds Banking Group’s Corporate Affairs Director, heard how the bank’s £1.8 million contribution last year was used to support 533 community and voluntary projects through the […]

Kennedy welcomes unveiling of new Kingsmills Memorial

Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has welcomed the unveiling of a new memorial to the victims of the Kingsmills Massacre. Speaking to Newry Times, Kennedy said, “I very much welcome the dedication and unveiling of the new memorial to the victims of the 1976 Kingsmills Massacre. “The fact that this memorial has been paid for by […]

Megan Fearon selected for EU Committee

Newry and Armagh Assembly Member Megan Fearon has been selected to sit on the prestigious EU ‘Committee of the Regions’. The Committee of the Regions is the EU’s assembly of regional and local representatives, designed to bring the EU closer to local citizens. Speaking about her appointment Fearon said, “I am delighted to represent the Assembly […]

‘McCausland has serious questions to answer’, blasts Bradley

SDLP Assembly Finance Spokesperson Dominic Bradley MLA has said that the DUP’s Nelson McCausland has serious questions to answer and that the public have the right to know the truth saying that the DUP’s actions in attempting to stymie the debate and refusal to come clean are an ‘affront to democracy’ and every other party […]

‘Approved repairer schemes must be scrutinised’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called for the Competition Commission to look at the use of Approved Repairer Schemes in the motor vehicle repair industry. Speaking about the issue to Newry Times, Ritchie stated, “I have been informed by constituents that certain insurance companies are using preferential deals with ‘approved’ auto repair facilities […]

Clarke urges the public to stay safe at the seaside

Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has urged the public to stay safe at the seaside during the good weather. His comments follow several rescues by the RNLI over the weekend. Councillor Patrick Clarke said, “Northern Ireland is currently basking in a heat wave, however I would urge the public to stay safe when near the sea. […]

Top Festival Packing Tips

It’s coming up to that time of year again- festival time! With our previous article conveying the best of the best with festival fashion now it’s time for packing tips. Packing for festivals can be tricky, and let’s face it not a very enjoyable task, but hopefully these top tips can save you a lot […]

Sustainable building technologies a ‘key driver’ of green economy

Businesses from North and South have gathered in County Armagh to discuss collaboration in order to sustain growth within the renewable construction sector. The event, hosted by Smart ECO Hub, took place at Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon house to be accredited by the Government, where key speakers delivered the message that sustainable building technologies […]







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