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Archive for: October, 2016

‘Proactive steps needed to encourage women into leadership roles’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin’s Caitríona Ruane said proactive steps must be taken to encourage more women into politics and roles of leadership. Speaking before attending the International Conference on ‘Women and Leadership in a Changing World’ at Queen’s University Belfast, Ruane said, “We require real proactive steps to support women to enter and advance in political and […]

4,000 people to get on the property ladder after Co-Ownership Housing secures £165m in funding

Co-Ownership Housing, Northern Ireland’s primary provider of shared ownership has secured £165m to invest in the provision of 2,800 homes over four years. This will enable up to 4,000 people to get on the property ladder and will support the creation of new jobs in the construction sector. £65m has been raised through private finance […]

Autism Friendly Recognition for Newry Early Years Children and Family Centre

Staff from Newry Early Years Family Centre and Newry Sure Start have received certificates from the Southern Trust Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service for completing training in Autism Awareness, Visual Strategies and Behaviour Management. The certificates were presented by Moya McCartney and Aisling Magee, both Autism Intervention Therapists with the Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service […]

‘Mind your head’ PHA urges university students

As thousands of students begin a new year at college or university, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is using the opportunity to raise awareness about student mental health. Amanda O’Neill, Senior Health and Wellbeing Improvement Officer with the PHA, said, “It is really important that students know that taking care of your mental health is […]

£100,000 allocated for Social Farming Capital Grant Scheme

Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced the opening of a Social Farming Capital Grant Scheme, with £100,000 available for farmers who wish to improve their farms to facilitate social farming participants. Announcing the opening of the new Scheme, DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen said, “Social Farming and the involvement in day-to-day agricultural activities is well known […]

‘NI Cancer Carers need more support’ – Ritchie

SDLP MP for South Down Margaret Ritchie has called on the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, to work with the Health Minister, Michelle O’Neill, to review and improve the support in place for cancer carers in Northern Ireland. Speaking after the publication of Macmillian’s report, ‘Under Pressure – The Growing Strain on […]

‘Minister must explain Intertrade absence in Newry’ – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has said questions must be answered as to why Intertrade Ireland could not present their report to the Economy Committee. The Newry representative, who chairs the Committee, made the comments after the cross border body failed to present to the panel when they met in the city. Intertrade was prevented […]

Mystery Newry lottery player claims £1million

The National Lottery has announced that the £1,000,000 + Ultimate Rio Experience prize from the special EuroMillions draw on 13th September, 2016 – which had previously remained outstanding in the Newry and Mourne Area – has now been claimed. Unless the winner of a major National Lottery prize opts to take full publicity and signs […]

Call for traffic calming measures outside primary school

SDLP Councillor Pete Byrne has called for traffic calming measures at St. Michael’s Primary School, Newtownhamilton following a collision outside the building last week. Speaking to Newry Times, Byrne said, “Before the Summer I met with school staff who raised concerns over the speed cars are travelling at past St. Michael’s Primary School. “I was […]

Letters to the Editor, ‘88% of under 18s lack confidence’

Dear Editor, It is 150 years since Dublin-born Dr Thomas Barnardo founded the first ever children’s charity with the opening of a home for boys in the East End of London. Today Barnardo’s is still working to provide safer childhoods, stronger families and positive futures. In Northern Ireland we support over 8,000 children, young people […]







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