September 9 In the Press

Zero carbon home attracts Italian students keen to learn about renewable technologies

Green Future NI built Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon house which was accredited by the governments, North and South of Ireland.

Since its official opening hoards of visitors have come to see how renewable technologies work together to create a home which is sustainable and only costs £300 per year to heat and light. The house in Co Armagh has been visited by politicians including Mark Durkan, Environment Minister.

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September 2 In the Press

Broadband speeds in Cornwall are faster than some areas of the Silicon Valley – Niddocks

Two of the world’s leading online marketers say broadband speeds in Cornwall are faster than in some areas of the Silicon Valley.

Rob and Andrea Edlin of Niddocks were chosen out of 14,000 agencies worldwide to attend the Google Engage All-Stars Summit in California. They tested broadband speeds during their visit and compared them to Cornwall. The couple describe businesses in Cornwall as ‘worldwide digital leaders’.

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August 28 In the Press

World War II photojournalist and Vogue fashion model’s 60,000 images are brought back to life

The New York Times described her as ‘the most perceptive photographer of the 20th Century’. She was a photojournalist, Vogue fashion model and close friend of Picasso.

Here we tell the story of how a Belfast based company have employed digital asset management techniques to bring the archive images of the Lee Miller after her son Anthony Penrose found her treasure trove of 60,000 images hidden in an attic.

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August 12 In the Press

Markethill High School

Markethill High School is named best non-selective Controlled school in Northern Ireland

Statistics published by the Department of Education show Markethill High School has officially topped the new Annual Area Profiles as the best non-selective Controlled school in Northern Ireland.

Markethill High School is campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision. The school is one where pupils ‘Believe To Achieve’. The figures show the strength of rural, sustainable schools.

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August 9 In the Press

AmberGreen Energy announce acquisition of solar pv installer Global Solar Renewables

At a time when acquisitions are unheard of, AmberGreen Energy announce it is buying Global Solar Renewables – the company’s preferred solar pv installer.

AmberGreen is one of the most trusted green energy solutions companies in Northern Ireland and offers homeowners and businesses solar pv and biomass boiler solutions which will reduce energy costs and save people money.

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August 8 In the Press

From Helston to California as Niddocks chosen for Google Engage All-Stars 2013 summit

Google announce its decision to invite Niddocks in Cornwall to this year’s Google Engage All-Stars Summit at its headquarters in California.

The summit which aims to boost agencies which offer search engine optimisation services, search engine marketing, website development, web content development as well as online advertising. Google recognise Niddocks as one of the top Google AdWords agencies in the world.

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July 30 In the Press

Armagh City Council extends community partnership with Markethill’s Recreation Centre

Armagh City and District Council announce it is to extend its partnership with Markethill High School by continuing its support for the community sport and leisure initiative which promotes health and well being for the entire community.

The Recreation Centre has been hugely successful so far with both the school staff and pupils using the facility but also the wider community who come to the school in the evenings with their family members in order to get fit.

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July 26 In the Press

Northern Ireland animal feed companies to talk high performance standards at show

Leading animal feed companies, Hyde Farm Feeds and Stonebridge, will be at this year’s Antrim Show to talk about animal health and high performance.

Hyde Farm Feeds is Farm Quality Assured and only selects premium raw materials from approved sources with strict trace ability with vitamins and minerals being specially manufactured to its own specifications. All cereals are sourced from Northern Ireland farmers.

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July 3 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant revives seasonal cooking in a charming lakeside setting

Overlooking the beautiful Martray Lake is the old Ardbeg Lodge where chef James Devine will be reviving local and seasonal cooking under the new name, Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The restaurant, will be a new place to please foodie lovers who can enjoy the clean and simple dishes created by James , who has worked in 3Michelin star restaurants in London and New York. All food is sources from Irish producers.

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June 28 In the Press

Leading animal feed company Hyde Farm Feeds showcase quality sheep feeds at show

Hyde Farm Feeds will attend the biannual sheep event organised by the Northern Ireland regional committee of the National Sheep Association in Ballymena Livestock Mart on July 1.

The event is sponsored by Abo Wind Energy, Autoline insurance, and Novartis Animal Health, as well as the return of Caltech Crystalyx, Dunbia, McCaughan Animal Health, Shearwell, and Ulster Bank. New events include a sheep stock judging competition and open fleece competition.

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June 24 In the Press

Smart ECO Hub say sustainable building technologies is ‘key driver’ of green economy

Smart ECO Hub, the cross border cluster organisation for the sustainable energy sector, hosted a seminar in Co Armagh to encourage green energy businesses to work together.

Speakers at the event, which took place at Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon home to be accredited by the Government, delivered the message that sustainable building technologies is a key driver for the green economy in Northern Ireland.

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June 24 In the Press

Poultry farmer turns to solar PV solutions to avoid impact of ever rising ‘energy crisis’

Poultry farmers use a lot of electricity in their poultry houses – perhaps a lot more than other types of farmers.

George Knipe is a parent stock rearer for Moy Park. He decided to make the switch because he wanted to invest in the future of his business. George expects his system will be paid off within five or six years and will cut his bill by a third.

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June 20 In the Press

School looks to the future with confidence ahead of post primary education decision

The Markethill community are pushing for decisions to be made on the future of education at Markethill High School.

The chairman of the Board of Governors said it’s time decisions were made and he anticipates the right decisions being made by the SELB and the Education Minister in relation to sixth form provision and a new build school on its current site on Mowhan Road.

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June 4 In the Press

Educational Village a good solution for Armagh city based schools, says Governor’s chairman

The Royal School Armagh, St Patrick’s Grammar, City of Armagh School and St Brigid’s High School have been praised by Markethill HIgh School for working together to reach a solution for their pupils.

Chairman of the Board of Governors, Willie Johnston, says he applauds their efforts to find a solution to the problem in Armagh city. He said he anticipates they will come up with a solution.

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May 14 In the Press

Northern Ireland’s Young Entrepreneur of the Future 2012 gives food for thought at gala event

Northern Ireland’s Young Entrepreneur of the Future 2012, Laura Marshall, joined a star studded panel as a guest speaker at the prestigious Young Enterprise NI Awards 2013.

The awards, which were supported by Ulster Business School, the University of Ulster and Ernst & Young, prepare young people in Northern Ireland for the world of business and recognise their achievements.

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