Toughglass won’t be broken vows owner(8 July 2008) KILKEEL glass processor Toughglass may be down but they are certainly not out of the game, writes Brendan Breen.
That’s the assessment of Managing Director John Agnew after the company laid off half its workforce on Wednesday.
The ...
Newry firm to construct Belfast’s tallest building(3 July 2008) Newry based contractors O’Hare and McGovern have been appointed by Karl Properties for the above ground construction of Obel Tower in Belfast which at 88.31 metres will become Belfast’s tallest building.
The £75 million development located o...
University Honour for Norbrook Chair(3 July 2008) Lord Ballyedmond received an honorary degree from the University of Ulster at its summer graduations in Coleraine yesterday (Tuesday)
Known as Edward Haughey prior to his ennoblement in 2004, he was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree i...
Towering achievement(1 July 2008) A NEWRY-based contractor has been appointed by Karl Properties for the construction of what will become Belfast’s tallest building.
O’Hare and McGovern won the contract for the Obel Tower apartment development which will be part of the city’...
Self employed seminar(1 July 2008) NEWRY and Mourne Enterprise Agency will host a free seminar entitled ‘Becoming Self Employed’ later this month.
The seminar is part of a series of advice workshops set up by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) offering a range of business advice...
Shorefront property becomes one in a million(1 July 2008) A UNIQUE shorefront property outside Rostrevor has been sold for almost £1m.
The Cove, situated just over two miles south of the village, off the Newry to Kilkeel A2 coastal route, was sold by Best Property Services for £980,000.
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Workplace accolade for Newry developer(1 July 2008) LEADING Newry property developer ParkerGreen International was among a select number of high profile businesses to scoop a gong at this year’s Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards.
The prestigious event, which was hosted by BBC journal...
Sir Reg praises Southern Regional College(1 July 2008) The Newry Campus of the Southern Regional College played host as Minister for Employment and Leaning Sir Reg Empey dropped in for a special tour.
The visit on Thursday saw the minister tour the college’s facilities, speaking to lecturers and...
