BC & P Fund
Purpose of the Fund: The BC & P Fund exists to support small, locally based grassroots community projects in the Local Authority areas of Mid and East Antrim, and Antrim and Newtownabbey. Criteria: Priority will be given to applications from small groups, typically with an annual income of less than £200,000, as evidenced in the most recent set of accounts.Projects must aim...
The Cancer Charities’ Support Fund
The Cancer Support Funding award will enable charities to provide a wide range of support services for cancer patients throughout NI, and will cover key areas in the cancer pathway; from pre-diagnosis, through to palliative and end of life care. These services are key support mechanisms towards the implementation of the Cancer Recovery Plan and the Cancer Strategy, and...
Newry fire: Man dies after blaze at Stream Street house
A man has died following a house fire in Newry on Monday. Firefighters were called to a terraced house in Stream Street at 20:18 BST. Three fire appliances attended the scene of a house fire in Newry The fire was out by the time crews from Newry and Warrenpoint arrived at the scene. A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesman...
The Newry Ghost Walk
Newry is a town plagued by the dead.... journey with us as we try to unravel the mysteries behind one of the most haunted cities in Ireland. About this event Make no mistake Newry is a town plagued by the dead.... journey with us as we try to unravel the mysteries behind one of the most haunted cities in Ireland...the Newry...
The ‘Lighter’ side of Newry Canel
By way of introduction, I will first mention a few facts about the beginnings of this waterway, the first canal in the British Isles. During the Cromwellian era (1640s), a survey was carried out on the possibility of digging such a canal, but nothing came of it. In 1729, the Dublin Parliament carried out another study, this time Parliament...
Huntington’s Disease Association NI – event in Armagh City Hotel
HDANI Social & Wellbeing Event Reconnect & Recharge October 1st Armagh City Hotel Arrival 2pm 2pm Check in with staff Tea/coffee/treats on arrival 2.30-6.30pm One to one therapies (30min slots kindly provided by volunteer therapists. You must indicate your interest in advance and if interest exceeds availability we will operate a lottery system) 2.30-3.30pm Workshop 1: Mindfulness with Ann Ward, Xhale 3.45-4.45pm Workshop 2:...
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2022
Information providing a brief overview of the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2022 which opened on Monday 5th September for applications. We are endeavouring to reach those community and voluntary groups that have missed out on such funding opportunities in the past so any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2022 This Scheme is funded under...
NEWRY CHAMBER LAUNCH PRESIDENT’S BANQUET LUNCH
Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade have announced the date of their annual President’s Banquet. It will take place on Friday 21 October (12 noon to 3.30pm) at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa. This year’s theme will be a City of Celebration marking 20 years of city status. The Banquet is one of the highlights of the business year in...
Investigation into Co Armagh Farm Fire
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire in Newtownhamilton during the early hours of yesterday Monday 5 September which has caused substantial damage to a number of outbuildings and vehicles at a farm in the area. Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: "Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze at Cullyhanna Road at around 1.45am. "We attended the scene where...
Mary Rose McCourt (née MacQuillan)
McCourt (nee MacQuillan)(Warrenpoint) 4th September, 2022, peacefully at Kilbroney House Nursing Home, Rostrevor. Mary Rose, beloved wife of the late Raymond and loving mother of Conor, Killian and Cathy. 30, Avoca Lawns, Warrenpoint, mother-in-law of Rosemary, Sheena and Hugh, grandmother of Conal and much loved sister of Suzanne and the late Eilis.May her soul rest in peace.Mary’s remains will...
