Newry company Food Safe System, a technology company that simplifies and automates the food compliance procedures for hospitality and food service businesses, has been awarded £5,000 as part of Live Here Love Here’s Climate Challenge Fund, where schools, local councils, community and youth groups and businesses across Northern Ireland benefitted from grants to help put
Graduating from Ulster University Business School, Michelle Weir from Armagh has received an award from the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) for the highest dissertation mark achieved in the MSc Human Resource Management master’s degree. The annual award is presented by the LRA and comes with a £200 prize. Michelle’s dissertation titled ‘An Investigation into the
From tea and bees to balloon modelling, Portadown man Andrew McGuire of Chala Chai and Honeybees NI seems as though he can turn his hand to anything. Admittedly creative by nature, Andrew tells us how his Fairtrade sticky-chai tea business serendipitously led to his new beekeeping venture. Now in his second year of beekeeping, he
Longstanding hair stylist and Armagh salon owner, Petra Carroll gives us an insight into her day to day, what drives her and what grounds her. Outspoken about her spirituality, Petra explains her holistic approach to life and business, recognising the importance of self-care and taking time out! Why did you choose to become a hair
Armagh construction supplies company, SDG are getting on their bikes to support two local charities, Air Ambulance and Cancer Fund for Children at their offices located at Tullygoonigan Industrial Estate at the end of this month, in their efforts to raise £10,000 for the charities this year. Already the company and staff have held and
A pioneering group of students recently completed the first session of the OCN Level 2 Barista Skills course at South West College, Dungannon campus. The course has prepared this group with all the skills required to enter a fast-growing speciality area in the hospitality industry, with demand for talented baristas high and the culture of
A provision he once used as a youth, the YMCA has always been a huge part of Nathan White’s life. After spending three years in America as a camp counsellor Nathan is now set to return to the States, this time as a Youth Work Manager, creating new and unforgettable memories with the young people
Mac Electrics Ltd is a successful family run business based in the heart of Armagh. They have been in the Electrical Contracting trade for 30 years and have completed a variety of projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Delivering excellence across a range of services including electrical installation, sustainable energy and specialist systems on Commercial and
Sean Cavanagh & Co. Chartered Accountants are counting their blessings this week! The accountancy firm, based on College Street, Armagh shared their delight at being shortlisted for Medium Practice of the Year at the Irish Accounting Awards, 2022. Founded in the Moy, Co. Tyrone in April 2017, the award-winning firm has just celebrated its fifth
Applications are invited from students wishing to participate in Norbrook’s Industrial Placement Programme for the period 2022/2023. Norbrook are currently offering a twelve month placement to undergraduates with an interest in working within the Environmental Health & Safety Department. Prospective applicants will support the Environmental Health & Safety team to assist the company in meeting
