Greenshoots’ Graduates Think ‘BIG’(14 June 2007) The first intake of participants on the innovative Greenshoots led Border Innovation Gateway ‘BIG’ programme have recently finished their 12 weeks of intensive training and support in the development of their potential innovative business ideas.
Twe...
Another Step To providing A Clanrye River Weir(14 June 2007) The regeneration of Newry city centre took another step forward with the award of a £50,000 grant for a feasibility study carried out for the Council in 2001.
The study recommended the construction of a weir on the river close to the Albert Basin. T...
Capital Boost For Community Groups(14 June 2007) Small community groups in deprived areas of Newry and Mourne are to benefit from a £255,664 investment, the Social Development Minister has announced.
Speaking in Newry, Margaret Ritchie said she wanted to make a real difference to the lives of ordi...
Quays Host Lambda Alpha International(14 June 2007) Dr Gerard O’Hare Director at Parker Green International welcomed representatives from Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics to the quays as part of their Irish ‘weekend experience’.
A presentation foc...
Politicians Angry At Loss Of Housing Executive Jobs(14 June 2007) Local politicians have expressed their concern at the announcement that 25 jobs are to go in the Newry office of the NI Housing Executive.
SDLP Newry City Councillor John McArdle and Sinn Fein Assembly member Micky Brady have both criticised the dec...
Bradley Gets Assurance On Newry Jobs(14 June 2007) SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development that jobs will not be moved from the Rural Development Offices in Newry to Dundonald house in Stormont.
Mr Bradley said the a...
Newry Lions Celebrate 40 Years(14 June 2007) Newry Lions will celebrate 40 years this year so many events have been organised to mark this special year.
Outgoing President Gerry Hughes congratulated incoming President Tony Quinn, Immediate Past President Gerry Hughes, Vice President Pat McGuig...
£11m Profit From The Roamers(14 June 2007) Mobile phone operators are reaping profits of £11m a year due to inadvertent roaming charges, according to a report by the Office of Communications (OFCOM).
The report showed that as a region, south Armagh and south Down had the highest roaming freq...
