
OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has confirmed that it will award a record 46,000 Vocational Qualifications to Northern Ireland learners this summer. Chief Executive of OCN Martin Flynn said that this important operational milestone for OCN demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to providing accessible and high-quality education opportunities to learners across Northern […]

Detectives investigating intellectual property crime, such as illegal television streaming in the local area, have conducted a search this week on Wednesday 16 August 2023. Detective Sergeant Dougherty explains, “Officers conducted a proactive policing operation at a property in the Cullyhanna area. “A number of items were seized and have been taken away […]
Aug 18 2023 | Posted in
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Justin Kerr, Head of Careers Service at the Department for the Economy, is advising young people receiving their results, and their parents, to make use of the free impartial advice and guidance offered by the Department’s Careers Service. With the A-level results being published today and GSCE results following on 24 August, Justin […]

The Department of Health has announced the allocation of more than £ 1.6 million in the fourth and final round of grants from the Support for Carers Fund. Following assessment, 35 organisations and charities providing vital support for carers across Northern Ireland are receiving £1,607,884. The funding aims to help with a range […]
Aug 17 2023 | Posted in
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Local builders’ merchant Haldane Fisher has announced its plans for an interactive event to provide self-builders, renovators, and DIY enthusiasts with the insights, knowledge and techniques needed to transform their dream projects into reality. Set to take place at its Newry Branch on Saturday 19 August 2023 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, […]

A classic 70s Celtic rock band, a rapper named after an ancient Irish hero, and a girl with a harp are part of the kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that will fill Newry during Iúr Cinn Fleadh over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Horslips band members Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart will be […]

Life & Time Care, the end-of-life nursing charity, has announced its intention to expand its service area into the Mourne region comprising Atticall, Annalong, Ballymartin, Kilkeel and Longstone. The Charity and registered nursing agency was first founded in 2018 by Dr Henry McLaughlin, supported by a dedicated voluntary committee, to provide specialist ‘end […]
Aug 14 2023 | Posted in
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Transplant Sport Northern has just returned after 4 days of competition at the British Transplant Games which were held at the end of July in Coventry (27-30 July). Often referred to as a ‘celebration of life’, the Games have been running for over 40 years, and transplant survivors including children as young as […]
Aug 11 2023 | Posted in
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is reminding the public of the importance of safety when they are out and about over the summer months. Northern Ireland has a range of upcoming events as well as beauty and tourism spots which are perfect for families and groups of friends to enjoy. The Police […]
Aug 10 2023 | Posted in
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Seventeen projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties have received £3,074,086/ €3,473,717 to deliver peace and reconciliation initiatives, with Newry project CRJ receiving over £200,000. The funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) enables peacebuilding efforts within some of the most marginalised communities who continue to live with the long-term […]
Aug 10 2023 | Posted in
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