
More than 32,000 restaurants across the UK have now signed up to the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. It’s not just restaurants who are eligible – the scheme is open to all establishments that sell food for consumption on the premises; such as hotels, leisure centres and office canteens. Eligible […]
Jul 23 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Agriculture Minster Edwin Poots have officially launched a new Tourism NI programme designed to help tourism experience providers enhance their websites, with capital grants available of up to £40,000. The new programme is aimed at supporting businesses providing tourism experiences to market and sell their services online. Speaking […]
Jul 23 2020 | Posted in
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The Newry and Dundalk Chambers of Commerce have come together to support the launch of a series of unique Employee Appreciation Cruises taking place on Carlingford Lough this summer. The two-hour evening cruises, offered by Carlingford Lough Ferry, will showcase the beauty of the Lough and the historic Haulbowline Lighthouse, which will be externally […]
Jul 21 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín MLA, has announced Executive agreement on proposals that will transform and modernise the liquor licensing law, striking a balance between tackling alcohol abuse and bolstering the hospitality industry. The proposals will now be included in a Bill which will be taken through the legislative process in the Assembly, before becoming […]
Jul 20 2020 | Posted in
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As the tourism industry starts to open up again after lockdown, the Carlingford Lough Ferry between Greencastle in County Down and Greenore in County Louth resumed full service this month. The first daily sailing leaves Greencastle at 9 am and then every hour on the hour until 8 pm. Greenore departures […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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Ulster Bank has published the second episode of Thrive in the New World, the business podcast, hosted by Sarah Travers. In the second episode, Sarah is joined by Peter McCaul, CEO of Newry-based retail analytics company Péarlaí. Sarah discovers how Péarlaí is supporting shopping centres and retailers to generate footfall and build brand […]
Jul 15 2020 | Posted in
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Grant Thornton’s 5K will run across the island of Ireland on 14, 15 and 16 August. Leading professional services firm Grant Thornton is calling on businesses in the Newry area to register for its digital 5K challenge race series (GT5K) with races set to take place virtually around the island of Ireland for […]

The award comes as hotel reopens on its first anniversary. Killeavy Castle Estate has won the coveted All Island Award of Castle Hotel of the Year 2020 at the Irish Hotel Awards. The Estate, which has just opened its doors for the second time in its first year, took the title after being rigorously inspected […]

Finance Minister Conor Murphy is encouraging people to take part in this year’s Boardroom Apprentice. The unique programme, which is supported by the Department of Finance, is looking for boardroom apprentices to take a seat at one of over 50 host boards. The 12-month board learning and development programme, which is now in […]
Jun 29 2020 | Posted in
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JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury Specialists, are amongst the first employers locally to announce they have reduced their working week for staff, with no impact on pay after a two-year-long research project. The firm, based in Belfast and Newry, who specialises in personal injury and road traffic accident claims, have reduced full-time […]
Jun 26 2020 | Posted in
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