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Archive for: June, 2020

Newry’s popular festival Iúr Cinn Fleadh postponed

The city’s annual four-day event – that draws thousands to enjoy music, comedy and the arts – has been postponed for 2020 because of the Coronavirus crisis. “We’re sorry to announce we’ve had to postpone Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2020,” said committee member Columba O’Hare.     “Everyone’s welfare is our foremost concern. We’ll be looking […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Guidance on ‘new school day’ published

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Education Minister Peter Weir has published new guidance setting out how schools should plan for the new school day. Embed from Getty Images   The guidance is part of an overall Restart Programme and has been co-designed by the Department of Education, school leaders and key partners. It has been supported through consultation with managing […]

Launch of Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation announced

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the launch of a two-month Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation. The consultation follows the recent introduction of Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation in Great Britain.     Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I believe that employment law should be compassionate and supportive of parents who […]

Justice Minister Naomi Long takes steps to tackle organised crime

Unexplained wealth orders, account freezing and forfeiture powers, and the ability to seize criminal assets are just three of the measures that could soon be available here to tackle organised crime. Embed from Getty Images   Justice Minister Naomi Long has signalled her intent to commence the powers for law enforcement agencies, bringing Northern Ireland […]

Boost for Belfast City Airport as Loganair re-establishes flights to Scotland

Loganair has announced the addition of Glasgow to its portfolio of Scottish destinations from George Best Belfast City Airport. The service – a double daily Monday to Friday and on Sundays with a single flight on Saturdays – starts on September 4, using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet. The weekday timetable from Monday through […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister announces further easements in shielding advice

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced fresh easements to the shielding advice given to people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images From 6 July, people who are shielding will be able to meet up to six people outside the home, as long as social distancing is strictly observed. In addition, people […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Executive moves on indoor visits

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The Executive has announced a further relaxation to the Coronavirus Regulations that will allow indoor visits to take place. Embed from Getty Images   Indoor meetings of up to six people can take place from today, 23 June 2020. Indoor environments are still at higher risk than outdoor meetings.     Therefore this easement is […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Department lifts RQIA Covid-19 restrictions

The Department of Health has lifted restrictions that were placed on the work of the RQIA because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The RQIA – Northern Ireland’s health and social care regulator – was directed by the Department in March to reduce the frequency of its statutory inspection activity and cease its non-statutory inspection activity and […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Pavement Café Licences in Newry?

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Finnegan has said that she is hopeful Newry, Mourne & Down Council will follow the example of Belfast City Council by introducing a temporary application process for Pavement Café Licences. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the Councillor commented, “The announcement by Belfast City Council […]

Newry bus driver shares her experience of working during the pandemic 

Translink has launched a nine-part film series documenting the real experiences of its staff who have been working hard to keep the country moving as lockdown eases and recovery progresses.  The series features Newry bus driver Bronagh McDonnell who has adapted to a new way of working while continuing to deliver services for those who […]







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