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New exhibition on transport opens at Newry Museum

On 28th May 2015, the Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Cllr. Naomi Bailie, opened a new temporary exhibition ‘The world has become smaller: transport through the ages in Newry and Mourne’. The exhibition, which runs until 2nd May 2016, explores the development of transport in the area from prehistoric times to the […]

Excitement builds for Newry Mitchels GFC Under 12 Football Blitz

Newry Mitchels GFC will host their annual underage football blitz tournament at Derryleckagh playing fields, on Saturday 30th May 2015, commencing at 9.30am when all participating teams will parade behind Mayobridge Band. With 46 teams from thirteen counties having secured places at this year’s tournament, underage teams are expected from as far away as County […]

£4,000 up for grabs in Rural Community Awards

The Housing Executive is calling for entries to this year’s Rural Community Awards. The second annual Rural Community Awards was launched at the Balmoral Show and aims to improve community spirit within rural neighbourhoods. On offer is a prize fund of £4,000, with four prizes of £1,000 being awarded to help and support those communities […]

Programme that turned Belfast man’s life around now running in Newry

Father of two Paddy Lynas from Belfast thought his life was over when he was diagnosed with COPD, a respiratory disease. Then he got a letter from Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke asking if he would like to join their “Taking Control” Self Management Programme for people with long term chest, heart and stroke […]

Cult classic ‘Blade Runner’ and thriller ‘Rosewater’ screening at Newry Omniplex

Spectacular sci-fi thriller, Blade Runner, and powerful new docudrama, Rosewater, are showing exclusively in Newry Omniplex in June as part of Project Monday. Make a Monday movie date and see something world-class at your local Omniplex. Project Monday handpicks the best new independent and world cinema, classic reissues and documentaries and screens them on a […]

Improving Community Access for Deaf People

People living with hearing loss or deafness in the Southern area now can access a wider range of activities and opportunities through the Community Access Service for the Deaf. There are 300,000 people in Northern Ireland who are deaf, have a hearing loss or tinnitus. Pat McAteer, Specialist Services Manager for the Southern Trust explained, […]

Nominations announced for ‘Shining Light’ Awards 2015

The Confederation of Community Groups (CCG) this week announced details of the nominations received for the Community Volunteering Awards of 2015. The ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards were established by the Confederation in memory of Patricia Graham, a dedicated member of the staff team who sadly passed away in 2009. The Awards ceremony which will […]

‘South Down ready to welcome the world for Irish Open’ – Ritchie

SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that the home of the Mournes is ready to welcome the world to enjoy a first class spectacle at the Irish Open. She said, “The fringe events are now well underway as competitors and visitors begin to make the journey to scenic South Down for the Irish […]

Get to grips with shared parental leave with Newry seminar

The introduction of Shared Parental Leave at the beginning of April marks a radical change to a whole raft of family leave regulations in NI that will affect all employers. Failing to bring managers up to speed with the key areas of risk could be detrimental to organisations, as getting things wrong is costly and […]

Market start-up programme wants new traders

A new Market Start Up Programme has been launched to attract new traders to The Shambles Variety Market in Armagh City. The programme, run by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is designed to help individuals and small companies get extra help and professional support to set up and run their own stall at […]







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