Eleven projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties have received funding of £1,172,890 / €801,925 from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), aimed at supporting them to deliver peace and reconciliation efforts in local communities. The funding, which will be allocated through three of the IFI programmes – […]
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A group of 40 students from across Northern Ireland have received a unique insight into the legal world, its culture, and its people through Pinsent Masons’ Schools’ Work Inspiration Day. Ashfield Girls, Belfast Boys’ Model, De la Salle, Dromore High, Larne Grammar, Methody, Our Lady and St Patrick’s, and partner […]
Recruitment levels across Northern Ireland have remained steady in the third quarter of 2023, although many organisations continue to experience long-term skills shortages and difficulties when it comes to filling roles. The ‘NIJobs Job Report with Ulster Bank’ provides timely quarterly data and job listings, offering insight into recruitment trends, […]
Families from right across the north-west came out in big numbers to enjoy a free outdoor event that was sponsored by firmus energy and organised by local company In Your Space Circus. Held in the city’s picturesque Peace Garden on the Saturday, and the Walled Garden in Saint Columb’s Park […]
Senior politicians joined business leaders, stakeholders, and customers at the 13th annual firmus energy stakeholder briefing as Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas outlined its £120m investment plan to develop its network over the next five years along with its ambitious plans to transition to net zero carbon. Held […]
Choice Housing has invested £290,000 up-grading one of its larger sheltered living schemes in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area. The changes at Tughan Court on the Bloomfield Road in Bangor form part of the housing association’s overall £20m capital investment programme this year. Originally opened back in […]
A community sports club near Strabane has received £5,000 from the Ørsted Owenreagh Wind Farms’ Community Benefit Fund that will allow for the installation of new energy efficient LED path lighting. Based in Aughabrack and Donemana, Clann Na nGael holds regular games and competitions for ladies’ and men’s squads, and […]
A peacebuilding project which works across County Armagh and Monaghan is marking a successful first year thanks to a pilot programme funded by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI). ‘Connect2Gether’ is a forward-thinking initiative led by County Armagh Community Development (CACD) in partnership with Clones Family Resource Centre in Monaghan. […]
Leading homeless charity, Simon Community NI is set to make a big splash in September with the popular Dragon Boat Race in Belfast. The charity is calling out for local businesses, clubs and societies to play their part and tackle the homelessness emergency, as 250 people become homeless in Northern […]
Prime time favourite ‘Mahon’s Way’ is making a welcome return to local television screens this week, with the latest instalment of the programme being sponsored by gas supplier, firmus energy. The first of 12 episodes will be broadcast this Tuesday (August 8th) from 8.30pm on UTV, with viewers following presenter […]