GREATER NEWRY AREA BUSINESS AWARDS 2008 (23 May 2008) Over
Over 450 guests attended a Gala awards ceremony on Friday 23 May to celebrate brightest & best of local business in the Greater Newry Area, hosted by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade, with principle sponsors, Newry & Mourne D...
Bridge to be built by 2011(22 May 2008) By Cormac Campbell
Delegates at a public consultation on the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge have heard that the project is expected to be completed in 2011.
The republic’s government is investing €14 million in the project as part...
Damage responsibility of contractor(22 May 2008) Any damage caused to private property as a result of rock blasting on the route of the new A1 bypass, should be covered by the project contractor according to the Department of Regional Development.
The confirmation comes after concerns of p...
Executive workers brought back(15 May 2008) By Cormac Campbell
A month after six temporary employees were let go from the Newry branch of the Housing Executive, two individuals are now back at work.
The cuts came as part of a plan to shed 450 jobs across the entire Executive ...
Newry firm welcomes Maltese High Commissioner(15 May 2008) Newry based company FM Environmental recently welcomed Dr Michael Refalo, Maltese High Commissioner to the UK, to Newry as part of his visit to Northern Ireland to establish economic, trade and tourism links between the north and Malta.
The ...
Marathon on course(15 May 2008) By Paul Welsh
There will be almost 1000 people taking part in the Newry City Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Run. Preparations are well underway ahead of the May 26 event.
The mile markers can be seen along the canal towpath a...
IN&M invest extra €10m in Newry plant(15 May 2008) Media tycoon Sir Anthony O’Reilly looks set to invest an extra £8 million into his Newry based printing press.
Former Irish rugby international O’Reilly, whose Independent Newry and Media portfolio includes the Irish Independent and the Belf...
New President for Newry Chamber(15 May 2008) Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade has elected Mrs Mary Doran as its first lady President.
Mrs Doran was elected at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on Monday (May 12) in the Canal Court Hotel.
The election was scheduled follo...
