NEWS

Life & Time to go ‘Live’ in Mourne Region
As we mark National Palliative Care Week, Life and Time (the end-of-life nursing charity) has confirmed that they have added 23 new nurses to service the Mourne region comprising Atticall, Annalong, Ballymartin, Kilkeel and Longstone and the service is due to go...

Newry Chef Duo Invest Half a Million in City Centre Deli & Restaurant
Friends Mark Haughey and John McCartney, the chef duo behind Just Good Grub brand, have announced plans to expand their retail brand, The Food Market and its restaurant derivative, The Food House with a £500k investment.

Sarah Has £20k in Sight for Life & Time
Whistledown Hotel owner Sarah McAvoy and her family have set their sights on reaching a £20k fundraising target to support the End-of-Life charity Life & Time, in memory of her Father Peter Lawless. Sarah and 53 women from South Down, took part in the VHI Mini Marathon in Dublin.

Mourne Private Clinic Launched
The official launch of Mourne Private Clinic took place this month – guests and colleagues celebrated the opening of the new private health hub in Newry City, overseen by Director Lisa Hughes. Mourne Private Clinic brings together a range of diagnostic services in a private, discreet setting.

Jumpstart a Career in Hospitality & Tourism
Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in Warrenpoint last week focusing on the Hospitality & Tourism sector. Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council...

Fast Forward a Career in Engineering
Last week, Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted a special event in the Kilmorey Arms, Kilkeel, focusing on career pathways into Engineering. The session featured in panel conversations with Exact Group NI and Water Solutions Ireland, supported by...

Fast Forward a Career in Engineering & Hospitality
NMD Labour Market Partnership to host events profiling career opportunities in Engineering and Hospitality & Tourism. Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership is to host series of special events in the district this March, focusing on Engineering and...

NI Teen Reaches Final of Irish Junior Eurovision
Co Armagh teen Clare Keeley has made it through to the Final of the search for the Irish Junior Eurovision representative this weekend. The thirteen-year-old student of Flynn Performing Arts (FPA), sang her version of ‘Chandelier’ by Sia during the TG4 Semi Final on...

Life & Time Set to Expand Services into Mourne
Life & Time Care, the end-of-life nursing charity, has announced its intention to expand its service area into the Mourne region comprising Atticall, Annalong, Ballymartin, Kilkeel and Longstone. Information Sessions are open to everyone and are taking place on:
9th August, Atticall GAC Social Club Room, Tullyframe road, Atticall.
24th August, Annalong Community centre, Glassdrumman Road, Annalong.
30th August, Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Greencastle road, Kilkeel.

Co Armagh Teen Pitches for The Voice UK
County Armagh singer/harpist Niamh Noade is taking a leap of faith this weekend as she takes part in ITV’s The Voice Kids.
14 year old Niamh from Lislea will step out on The Voice Kids studio stage next Saturday 1st July for a blind audition, hoping to secure a turn of those infamous red chairs.