Newry law firm Donnelly Neary and Donnelly has welcomed Charlotte Neary to the family firm having completed her professional legal studies at Queens University Belfast. Charlotte follows in the footsteps of her Great uncle PJ O’Hare and her Grandfather Kevin, parents Kevin and Jenny as well as her brother Daniel in joining the […]
Sep 29 2021 | Posted in
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Local fintech company Seopa Ltd, the parent company of financial comparison platform CompareNI.com, has announced the return of its highly sought-after scholarship programme for higher education students, an initiative that has been specifically designed to help foster greater diversity in the fintech sector here in Northern Ireland. The aim of the scholarship is […]
Sep 29 2021 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland animal charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has announced the return of its charity cycle event, ‘Pedal for Paws’. Taking place on Saturday 2 October 2021, the event will challenge fundraisers to take part in a gruelling yet scenic 20-mile journey from Newry to Scarva […]
Landowners are being asked to consider planting trees to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies. The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland is hosting a series of woodland clinics at the Balmoral Show from 22 – 25 September where landowners can find out more about different grants available to help farmers create woodland on […]
Sep 28 2021 | Posted in
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Land & Property Services (LPS) is reminding landlords that their rate bill must be paid in full by Thursday 30 September 2021 in order to secure a 10% discount on this year’s rates. If you are responsible for paying the rates on one or more properties that you rent out, you may be […]
Sep 27 2021 | Posted in
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Tourism Ireland has launched a £5 million, multi-media promotional campaign, to boost travel to Northern Ireland from GB over the coming months. The campaign, which is running under the banner ‘Northern Ireland – Embrace a Giant Spirit’, will be seen by millions and will reach at least 80% of all adults in GB. […]
Sep 27 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said he is delighted that the council have agreed to launch a task force to deliver a new master plan for Newcastle harbour. The South Down MP and party colleagues, Councillor Cathy Mason and Councillor Willie Clarke, had a site meeting with senior council officials at the […]
Sep 24 2021 | Posted in
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NI Water is calling on the public to take care when using pesticides in the amenity sector – in the garden, on the golf course or other public spaces. Amenity pesticides are defined as those used in the urban environment (defined as any non-agricultural, horticultural, forestry or home or garden use), to maintain […]
Sep 24 2021 | Posted in
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Local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, is again calling for the Department of Health to address the lack of mental health provisions in the South Down area and across the district. Councillor Brown said, “I am extremely concerned by the lack of mental health services in the local community; an issue I feel is […]
Sep 23 2021 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s new alcohol and drug strategy. Speaking during a visit to the Recovery Garden in Ards Community Hospital, the Minister said, “The aim of this new strategy is to prevent and reduce the harm related to substance use in Northern Ireland. […]
Sep 23 2021 | Posted in
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