The British Council has appointed Newry man, Colm McGivern, as its new Director for Northern Ireland, bringing home an internationally respected leader in cultural relations, diplomacy and international education. Colm will lead the British Council’s work across Northern Ireland, building stronger international links in education, culture and society. He joins from Ukraine, where he served
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) Newry has published its Trustees’ Annual Report for 2024/25, showcasing a year of significant achievements in animal welfare across Northern Ireland. The leading animal welfare charity is also welcoming five new members to its board which includes former Chief of Staff at 10 Downing
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that leading Newry contractor McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME) is set to double its turnover and increase exports by almost £11m. MGME is investing £3.5m to create 28 new high-quality jobs, doubling its workforce. This will enable the company to grow its maintenance division and increase sales in the
A former nurse and current animal foster carer of rescued dogs is the new CEO of Newry-based animal rescue, USPCA. Heather Weir has just been appointed to the animal welfare charity and brings over two decades of strategic and operational leadership experience to the USPCA. Heather began her career as a Registered Nurse in 1993
MJM Marine – a leading global marine outfitting company headquartered in Newry – has launched a pilot ‘Mini Navigators’ programme with three local schools. The initiative for children aged 10-11 gives young people a practical project which introduces them to the skills required to pursue a variety of careers on their doorstep with a local
MJM Marine’s Operations Director Alan O’Reilly, has been announced as one of the global Seatrade Cruise News’s top 20 Under 40 for 2025. Alan is the only person from Ireland recognised in the global cruise industry and the only winner from the cruise ship refit sector. The Seatrade Cruise News 20 Under 40 list celebrates
Pictured L-R: Tanya Martin from award sponsor IQ&Co., Edwina Flynn and The WiB Group Chair Nichola Robinson. Northern Ireland businesswomen leading in a broad range of sectors including finance, fashion and manufacturing were recognised at a special awards ceremony on Thursday evening. Edwina Flynn, CEO of the Newry-based Wood Innovations, picked up the award for
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Pure Engineering Group is investing £4.7 million in its manufacturing facility in Newry. The mechanical engineering firm specialises in the provision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, commercial and industrial premises. During a visit to Pure Engineering Group, the
Image caption: Pictured with Sean McCormick is Alan Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at Shelbourne Motors Shelbourne Motors has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Sean McCormick as Aftersales Manager at its award-winning Kia, Renault, and Dacia, franchises in Newry. With 13 years of extensive experience in the motor industry, including 12 years
Photo Caption – Economy Minister Conor Murphy attends Rathbane Group’s Annual Navigate Programme Event to support the announcement of 50 new early career roles Newry-based Rathbane Group, a second-generation family-owned and managed business, is proud to announce the expansion of its Navigate Early Careers Programme with the launch of 50 new roles in 2025. The
