Balloo Hire has been confirmed as the official Title Sponsor for the 2024 Oscar Knox Cup charity golf event. Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two-and-a-half-year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but tragically, he died in 2014 at just five years old. His parents launched the annual golf day […]
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a campaign to recruit 500 permanent Administrative Officers for roles across all government departments. With a starting salary of £24,225 per annum and an attractive annual leave and pension package, these positions offer a great opportunity to begin a career in the NICS. Whether serving […]
Newcastle has all the ingredients for a fantastic weekend at the Eats and Beats free food and music festival on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, 2024. With two music stages, local and Northern Irish food producers, and an abundance of food vendors, it will be jam-packed with live music and a […]
Bessbrook Library has reopened its doors following a period of closure to facilitate a comprehensive refurbishment. The refurbishment includes the installation of an energy-efficient heating system, mechanical ventilation, and heat recovery system, alongside energy-efficient general and emergency LED lighting. Ceilings and plaster throughout the library have been replaced, and both internal and external […]
Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has announced that its Small Grants Scheme has returned for a tenth year. The scheme is run in partnership with nine local councils including Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, along with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, DAERA and Keep […]
Well-known Camlough man Pat McGinn will participate in the world-renowned Great North Run Half Marathon to raise funds for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland). The Half marathon takes place in Newcastle, England, on Sunday 8 September. Pat explains, “Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a charity set up […]
The Consumer Council has released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 1 2024 (January to March), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland across four income groups (quartiles). The Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker found that Northern Ireland’s lowest-earning households have seen their discretionary income […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has slammed those responsible for a spate of racially motivated incidents in recent weeks, stating that there is no place in society for racism or racist acts. She was speaking after meeting local healthcare workers and business owners, some of whom were subjected to abuse. Liz says, “We […]
Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16- 19-year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop. Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will decide on their future this month after receiving their GCSE results on Thursday, 22 August 2024. For parents […]
Irish folk legends Altan will perform in Newry for the first time on 25 August, when they headline this year’s Iúr Cinn Fleadh. Known for their dynamic performances and deep-rooted connection to Donegal, Altan is set to fill Newry Town Hall with the rich musical sounds of their native heritage. Altan emerged from […]
