Co-operation Ireland has announced their appointment as the delivery provider for National Citizen Service (NCS) in Northern Ireland for a second year. NCS is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all 15-17 year olds in Northern Ireland to build skills for work and life whilst taking on new challenges and meeting new friends. 400 […]
Climbing tower, archery, hill walking with the Gap of the North walking group…it’s all happening at Slieve Gullion for the Get Outdoors Extravaganza! Newry and Mourne District Council and Outdoor Recreation NI have teamed up to encourage the public to get outdoors and try something new on Sunday 22nd September. The event will showcase some […]
The final of the Belle of South Armagh 2013 takes place this weekend on Saturday 14th September in the Carrickdale Hotel. The event- a fundraiser from Belleeks GAC – is designed to celebrate the positive history of arts, song, sports, music and culture associated with the South Armagh region. This Saturday 11 Belle’s will take […]
Sinn Féin councillor Terry Hearty has urged rural dwellers to participate in the upcoming public meeting which the Department of Agriculture is hosting in the Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 12th September. “This event’, councillor Hearty said, “Offers the opportunity for those involved in farming and other rural enterprises to have their say on the […]
Newry and Mourne District Council and the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) have just launched their latest Investors in People (IiP) group scheme programme. There is a strong recognition that ‘good people mean good business’ and to be successful during challenging times, companies need to utilise talent available, build effective team work and encourage […]
For 20 years, one of Ireland’s most popular sporting legends Pat Jennings has organised his annual Golf Classic at Royal County Down Golf Club, Newcastle, to support Ireland’s leading peace building charity Co-operation Ireland and raise funds for its work with young people. To date over £500,000 has been raised through Pat’s efforts. Young people […]
Twelve teams from local businesses across Northern Ireland are preparing to hijack their local Action Cancer charity shop on Thursday 19th September. Preparations are well underway with each team busily gathering new stock for their particular shop as well as fundraising and marketing their activities within their own organisations and to the wider community. “It […]
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Ireland is calling on all businesses in the area to enter the acclaimed CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2013 to showcase their successful marketing campaigns. The CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards 2013, supported by Invest NI, will celebrate, recognise and reward the best marketing achievements across various industry sectors […]
Newry and Mourne District Council have teamed up with Enda Flynn to provide a free Heritage Photography Workshop on the 7th September 2013 starting at 10.00am in the Slieve Gullion Courtyard. The workshop will provide help to anyone who is hoping to enter the Ring of Gullion Photo Competition. Therese Hamill, Ring of Gullion Officer […]
Cancer patients in the Southern Trust, Newry and surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in a free six week course that can make a real difference in helping them through their cancer journey. The six-week course called H.O.P.E. (Helping to Overcome Problems Effectively) has been developed by Coventry University and has been tailored […]
