March 4 In the Press

Teachers' union - INTO Northern Conference 2015

Teachers’ union prepares for industrial action as 79% vote in favour of strike

After weeks of balloting the results have been counted. Teachers across Northern Ireland have opted for strike action.

Today John O’Dowd told the education committee that schools will likely see 500 job losses for teachers and 1,000 for non-teaching staff due to £28m cuts to his budget. INTO members say ‘enough is enough’ with 79 per cent opting for strike action on Friday, March 13. Here’s the full story:

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March 4 In the Press

Teachers' strike - INTO members will be striking on Wednesday moring for a half day strike action following the results of a ballot before Christmas.

The £1million bill of teacher suspensions is ‘grossly excessive’ says INTO

INTO, Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, will be announcing the results of a ballot tomorrow which will decide whether teachers have voted for industrial action.

Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) says budget cuts will have devastating effects on our community, economy and children’s education. It argues the £1million being spent on teacher suspensions for example is grossly over excessive. INTO says ‘enough is enough’.

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March 3 In the Press

INTO members say ‘dysfunctional’ educational system lacks value for teachers

The Education Minister, John O’Dowd, was guest speaker at the Northern Conference of INTO in Limavady last week where over 200 delegates gathered.

On Thursday, INTO will reveal whether enough votes have been cast by its members to take industrial action over the region’s education system which INTO representatives have referred to as ‘dysfunctional’. INTO says enough is enough. Here’s the full story:

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February 26 Newsfeed

Woman fighting breast cancer says charity reminded her ‘it’s good to be alive’

Ireland’s leading homecare provider Homecare Independent Living set up the iCare charity in 2010.

iCare raises money throughout the year so it can grant iCare Wishes to people in the communities in which it operates. Roxanne Mallon is a 29-year-old woman who is battling with breast cancer. Here’s a story on how iCare’s kindness has helped her remember that it’s good to be alive. Here’s the story.

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February 24 In the Press

Teachers' strike - INTO members will be striking on Wednesday moring for a half day strike action following the results of a ballot before Christmas.

INTO to tell Minister that lack of budget is ‘an unacceptable ransom’ on education

INTO is Ireland’s largest teachers’ union. On Friday, over 200 delegates will be in Limavady for the annual Northern Conference.

John O’Dowd, Minister for Education, is the guest speaker during the public session but he will be hearing from Gerry Murphy, the Northern secretary, who will tell the Minister that lack of budget is ‘an unacceptable ransom’ on education. INTO has started a ballot of its members.

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February 15 In the Press

Markethill High School one of top three non-selective Controlled Schools in NI

Markethill High School has been ranked by the Irish News as one of the top three Controlled non selective schools in Northern Ireland in this year’s annual listings

The school, which offers pupils 27 GCSE subjects in-house, offers one of the strongest and broadest curricula for its pupils in the whole of Co Armagh. This year the school celebrated its highest ever pass rates in GSCE English, currently sitting at 19 per cent above the NI average.

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February 3 In the Press

Uluru tipped in global top 10 list as restaurant marks the end of an era

Strewth! Another honour bestowed on the team at Uluru Bar&Grill in Armagh! They just keep coming and coming.

Northern Ireland’s only Australian restaurant has been tipped in the top 10 places in the world, outside of Australia, to enjoy authentic Australian cuisine. The news, announced by the team at Cheapflights, came as the restaurant closed its doors in preparation for the big move to its new premises in Armagh. Here’s the story!

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January 1 In the Press

Great start to New Year as duo raise £30,000 for vulnerable children during epic challenge

Rick Stein’s Head Chef Stephane Delourme and Peter McGahan, owner of Worldwide Financial Planning have raised £30,000 for Cornish charities.

The pair created the Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge last year which saw them running seven marathons in seven Celtic countries. Stephane and Peter’s challenge has come to an end and they are overwhelmed by the support shown by the media, their families, friends, business associates and the public.

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December 25 The MGMPR Blogger

Nothing gets in the way of a good birthday bash at Uluru – #OneMoreMonth

Dean Coppard, chef at Uluru Bar&Grill used today to make a very special announcement to customers.

The restaurant, which was due to shut its doors at its current location, will now be staying open for one more month before it moves to its new location at Emersons. Dean has written a blog here which he would like to share with customers which explains why the Uluru will remain open for #OneMoreMonth

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December 15 In the Press

Food parcels and toys show ‘iCare At Christmas’ for struggling families

Christmas is a time of year where community spirit comes alive and this is definitely the case at iCare and Homecare Independent living.

The support services team will be donating food parcels and toys to families who are struggling this Christmas with food and presents for children. Mairead Mackle, chief executive of Homecare Independent Living said this is “the right thing to do” for the community.

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December 9 In the Press

Markethill High School

Principal expresses confidence in imminent SELB decisions over post-16 education

For over two years Markethill High School have been campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision.

At the school’s recent prize night the chairman of the Board of Governors told the audience of parents, pupils and stakeholders that he and the staff are confident the SELB will reach the right decision for the development of post-16 education for the non-selective Controlled Sector in the Markethill area.

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December 8 In the Press

Santa steps in to make couple’s Christmas dream come true at Santa’s Gatelodge

Christmas is always a special time of the year but it’s been made extra special this year for a couple from Newry.

Collie Johnston, 35, wanted to propose to his girlfriend at this year’s Santa’s Gatelodge. But when he couldn’t get any tickets he had to turn to Santa Claus for a little bit of help. So Santa had to pull a few magical strings and managed to get an entire team of people to play cupid so Collie could propose to his girlfriend Debbie.

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December 8 In the Press

Co Couture in world’s top 40 after International Chocolate Awards Finals 2014

Co Couture is a fine chocolate basement shop on Chichester Street in the heart of Belfast’s city centre.

Co Couture entered its Japanese Cherry Sencha bar into The International Chocolate Awards Finals 2014 which attracted over 950 fine chocolate products from across the globe. The judging panel, made up of experts, food journalists, bloggers, chefs, sommeliers and pastry chefs, awarded silver to Co Couture.

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November 24 In the Press

Uluru team are overjoyed as restaurant receives Michelin Guide approval

Uluru Bar & Grill has received notification it is recommended in the Michelin Guide 2015, The McKenna’s Guide and is eligible for the Good Food Award.

Dean Coppard, of Uluru Bar & Grill says the recommendations are testament to the hard work put in by the team, the authenticity of cooking, attention to customer service and the team’s drive to give people an eating establishment which offers customers a great dining experience.

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November 24 In the Press

Post Office is officially opened in Armagh as customers queue up for quality service

Christmas is fast approaching and Emersons supermarket is now gearing up for the Christmas rush at the Post Office.

The facility, which was officially opened yesterday (24/11/2014), is gearing up for the Christmas queues. Gavin Emerson, owner of Emersons supermarket, welcomed the Post Office team to the new location and said the facility will play a huge role in the overall £2million development in Armagh’s high street.

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