Eileen Murphy, CEO of Women’s Aid Armagh Down has been named in the King’s Birthday Honour’s List. The charity head has been awarded an OBE for services to Charity. Eileen Murphy, Women’s Aid Armagh Down CEO said, “I am honoured to receive this recognition from His Majesty King Charles. “While this award is made in my name, it reflects the work of so many people who have dedicated their lives to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. I am privileged to work

Margaritaville at Sea has confirmed a significant fleet investment with the acquisition of a new ship from the Costa brand. It has appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, to deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment programme. The multi-million-pound project will see a vessel currently operating under Costa Cruises transformed into the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. Rebranding is scheduled during a 12-week dry d

Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger and better. More than 30 venues across the city are taking part in a packed weekend programme celebrating all things country. The three-day fest

Newry BID has announced the return of its annual ‘Health in the City’ programme, running from Monday 27 April through to Friday 29 May 2026. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will once again bring a wide range of free events, activities and experiences to Newry city centre; all designed to encourage healthier lifestyles and showcase the wellbeing offering available locally. Over the five-week period, the programme will include a mix of fitness, wellbeing and community-ba