
Commuting from Newry to Belfast daily means you’ll be adding 20,800 extra miles to your vehicle’s milometer every year. Embed from Getty Images And even more soul-destroying, those who commute from Newry to Belfast spend at least two hours, 20 minutes of their day in a car, bus or train. That means you’re […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that packaging manufacturer Priory Press Packaging is investing over £1million in new machinery as part of plans to grow the business into new markets. The Minister visited County Down business Priory Press Packaging and other companies in the Ards and North Down area to hear feedback on how […]
Sep 18 2020 | Posted in
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“Hard work can lead to success and recognition, no matter what background you are from.” That was the message from Queen’s University Belfast student Hannah Lyttle, who received the prestigious JMK Solicitors Prize and described the news as a “big confidence boost” going into her final year of studies. The Law […]
Sep 18 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland duo Lee Curran and Josh Conlon are in the driving seat towards a successful new career thanks to a CRASH Services scholarship awarded to trainees of Riverpark Training. CRASH Services launched the prestigious scholarship scheme in 2019. The Body Shop Apprentice Scholarship aims to attract more apprentices into the Northern Ireland […]
Sep 17 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s most impressive coworking space offers all-inclusive bills, exclusive access to member events and much more. And best of all, we’re conveniently located in the heart of the city, strategically placed between Dublin and Belfast. Every entrepreneur has a vision for their business and their brand. You’ve done all the leg work […]

A brand new podcast studio has opened in the heart of Newry and looks set to make [sound] waves in the Northern Ireland business community. Based on-site in popular co-working space Granite Exchange, the podcast studio is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art recording equipment. The explosion of popularity in Podcasting over the last […]

Since March 2020, Northern Ireland has faced a challenge, unlike any other in our lifetime: COVID-19. But with businesses now taking their first tentative steps back into the office, our ‘new normal’ has arrived. And with the threat of a second wave of Coronavirus in the winter, a lot of businesses are assessing […]

Two of Northern Ireland’s most established local insurance brokers, Abbey Insurance and Autoline Insurance have joined forces to become AbbeyAutoline from today, 1 September 2020. Julie Gibbons (pictured) is a well-known figure in Newry business and is now Managing Director of the newly combined insurance broking business, which has become the biggest insurance […]
Sep 1 2020 | Posted in
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51,000 sq. ft. site in Newry will house Sports Direct, USC, GAME & Belong. Sports Direct USC new megastore has officially opened in Buttercrane Centre, Newry. The impressive new 51,000 sq. ft. store houses Sports Direct, USC and GAME as well as a Belong Gaming Arena. Speaking to Newry Times, Michael […]

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has said the £7m COVID Social Enterprise Fund recognises the important role that Social Enterprises play both as an economic driver and a platform for social change. The Northern Ireland COVID Social Enterprise Fund will play an important role as both an economic driver and platform for change […]
Aug 21 2020 | Posted in
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