
Retail organisations representing large and small traders have jointly called for Stage Two of the Carrier Bag Levy to be dropped and for the DOE Minister to consult with their members on what environmental projects will be funded from the levy. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) and the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium […]
Sep 27 2013 | Posted in
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An Environmental Improvement Scheme is programmed to start in Newry along Buttercrane and Merchants Quay at the start of October 2013 and run until June 2014. The works will comprise the replacement of the existing canal boundary wall with a new decorative maritime railing and the removal of car parking spaces on the canal-side to […]
Sep 20 2013 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint based company SIPFIT has won the top Energy & Environment Innovation Award 2013 at the annual Sustainable Ireland Awards. The company was presented with the much coveted award, sponsored by Invest NI, at a glittering ceremony at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast. This structural insulated panel manufacturer and R & D company was formed […]
Sep 19 2013 | Posted in
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Young local entrepreneurs will be given a chance to start their own business at a unique ideation camp on Thursday 3rd October in Newry’s Bagenal’s Castle. The ideation camp is part of a Bright Idea programme which is being funded by Newry and Mourne district Council and 5 partner councils in the south east economic […]

Over 550 guests attended the Greater Newry Area Business Awards Ceremony in the Canal Court Hotel organised by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. This high profile and prestigious event was guest hosted by Gerry Kelly of BBC. It celebrated the very best that the Greater Newry Area business community has to offer and profiled […]
Sep 16 2013 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr. Stephen Farry this week launched the new Cloud Academy. The Cloud Academy aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required to take up exciting new ICT opportunities in Cloud computing with training designed and delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College. The Minister said, “Cloud Technology is an exciting new […]
Sep 13 2013 | Posted in
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Many people have heard of apprenticeships, but still have the perception that apprentices are all young males in overalls in trades like construction or motor repair, but nothing could be further from the truth. Johnny Nolan, Careers Manager for Newry in the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Careers Service explained, “People across Northern Ireland […]

Newry and Mourne District Council are inviting local businesses to showcase their sustainable products and services at a major Sustainable Living Fair in the District. From October 21st to 25th Newry and Mourne Council and Southern Regional College will be hosting renewry; a series of events to showcase the opportunities and advantages for households and […]

The steady stream of Wi-Fi facilities coming to Kilbroney Park has been described as a major boost for tourism in the area. And Councillor Connaire McGreevy believes the wider expansion of the network into Newry would also help with strengthening the economic fabric of the city. But he warned that Newry and Mourne Council must […]
Sep 11 2013 | Posted in
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched a new apprenticeship programme at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd in Newry. Speaking at the launch, the Minister said, “I commend Norbrook Laboratories for creating opportunities for young people to gain employment in the pharmaceutical industry. “In the current economic climate, it is important we continue to invest […]
Sep 10 2013 | Posted in
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