At the recent annual general meeting of the Camlough Community Association, the large attendance was given a detailed account of the association’s activities for the past year. Those present were also told by Chairperson of the Association Declan Murphy, that whilst the current uncertainty and impasse in relation to the much-needed Community Centre […]
Dec 6 2024 | Posted in
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SuperValu and Centra shoppers are in with a chance of getting their shopping for free in the run-up to Christmas as Musgrave Northern Ireland launches an epic ‘Win Your Shop’ campaign, which will see the business give a total of £25,000 worth of shopping for free. Every customer who shops in a SuperValu […]
A talented photographer from Rostrevor has earned a spot in Ulster Wildlife’s 2025 charity calendar, now available for purchase to support vital efforts in reversing nature’s decline. Louis McNally’s striking photograph of a fox captured locally celebrates the rich diversity of wildlife that thrives in Northern Ireland. The image sits among 11 other […]
Dec 5 2024 | Posted in
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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched a consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission for Northern Ireland. The commission is designed to ensure the transition to a net zero society is fair and that no one is left behind or disproportionately affected. The announcement was made during an oral statement to the Assembly […]
Dec 5 2024 | Posted in
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Paddy, Shay and Meabh McQuaid from Newry will feature in RTÉ’s adventure series, Bush Kids. The series will go out on RTE2 over Christmas with the McQuaid’s episodes scheduled for the 14 -17 December 2024. Get ready for a wild adventure with the Bush Kids. Join the unstoppable Tom Bán, bushcraft guru and […]
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a new app to build children and young people’s confidence in developing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) lifesaving skills. The app complements the Community of Lifesavers Education Programme in schools which provides professional learning to teach vital CPR and AED skills to pupils together […]
Police in Newry have made an arrest after a report of theft at a local shopping centre. Local policing Sergeant Willis explains, “Security staff at the centre contacted police to report that they had detained a man they believed had been involved in the theft of multiple items and the assault of a […]
Dec 3 2024 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework has been launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. Entitled, ‘Food at the heart of our society – A prospectus for change’ the strategy has as its key aim making Northern Ireland a world leader in sustainable, heathy and nutritious food. The Executive approved strategic Framework sets the […]
Dec 3 2024 | Posted in
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Around 70 representatives from government, industry and other stakeholders recently gathered at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus for an event showcasing innovative solutions to challenges that local industry face in the drive towards Net Zero. The event was hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in partnership with Digital Catapult, with attendees […]