Peter Bayne

2 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

A cross-border community initiative working to revive the language, culture and customs specific to the Oriel – an area within the South Armagh and North Louth border regions – has been launched as part of a partnership between Omeath District Development and Lislea Community Association.

2 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

This June, Newry Town Hall opens its historic doors for a vibrant Summer Showcase—three nights of unforgettable entertainment featuring powerful music, dazzling youth performances and laugh-out-loud comedy. Whether you're a lover of live music, theatre or family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone in this eclectic programme running from 19 to 21 June.

3 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working in partnership with the Farming Community Network (FCN) and Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms among the farming community in the district. The ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign encourages early detection and a proactive mindset towards getting checked regularly and aims at tackling cancer inequalities and helping to raise awareness of cancer among those living in rural communities.

3 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

Newry based Rathbane Group has today opened a newly acquired office in Gdansk in Poland, as it seeks to grow its business in the region. The Rathbane Group consists of a number of trading entities - MJM Marine, Mivan, Nautical Technical Solutions (NTS), Topglass and Rathbane Holdings. Across the Group it directly employs more than 600 people. MJM Marine, a cruise-ship refit company has had a presence in Poland for almost 20 years; and has a well-established supply chain network in Poland.

3 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Peter Bayne

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at Killeavy Castle Estate on Thursday 8th May, kindly sponsored by Power NI.