June 17 In the Press

Leading home care provider continues to meet Investors in People standard

Homecare Independent Living is a solutions driven company and is a leader in the provision of homecare in Ireland. It employs 1,200 people and has offices in Armagh, Belfast, Magherafelt, Ballymena, Sligo, Dundalk and Dublin.

The company is delighted to announce it has been accredited by Investors in People which shows the company continues to meet the IIP Core Standard.

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May 14 Case Study

Zero carbon homes are the way forward for people wanting a smarter way to live

‘Sustainable’ is no longer just a buzz word. It’s a reality and more and more people are seeking sustainable ways of living in a bid to be less reliant on volatile energy markets.

Green Future NI is a construction company which builds zero carbon homes in Ireland. MGMPR Ltd has supported Green Future NI with lobbying politicians at Stormont, organising ministerial visits, launching Northern Ireland’s first zero carbon housing development and more.

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May 7 Newsfeed

Leading home care provider in the running for Employer of Choice award

Homecare Independent Living is a solutions based company which offers a broad range of services to allow people to live independently in their own homes, in their own communities.

The company was shortlisted for The Community Employer of Choice Award which celebrates companies which create an environment in which people have the opportunity to thrive.

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March 30 Newsfeed

Solar PV panels with AmberGreen is the ‘intelligent choice’ says store boss

The owner of Waterside Warehouse is just one of the many business owners in Northern Ireland who is generating his own power by installing solar PV.

Sunny Ghaie has installed a 20kw system on his roof in a drive to reduce his £1,000 per month electricity bills.

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March 30 In the Press

Green minded business enterprise agency goes solar at innovation centre

CIDO – an enterprise agency for start up businesses has switched to solar following a decision bosses described as a ‘no brainer’.

Its annual electricity bills had topped the £20,000 mark so bosses made the call to AmberGreen in order to get the solution it needed to drive down costs and lower its carbon footprint.

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March 30 Newsfeed

Landlord and business owner chooses AmberGreen for solar solutions

AmberGreen Energy customer, Hamilton Coulter, described the green energy solutions company as one ‘with depth’ and here for the long term.

Mr Coulter, who runs his own business, said reading and listening to so many customers on the company’s website, testifying to the quality of service and quality of product, sealed the deal for him.

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January 13 In the Press

Quality education and quality teaching standards to hit the mark at Open Night

Over the last number of months Markethill High School revealed details of its ICT Vision, Literacy Vision and its ‘Vision 2014’ strategy. Those attending the school’s Open Night will hear more about the strategy.

Pupils from primary schools across Armagh city and District will learn of the ongoing drive for the highest quality learning and teaching at MHS.

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November 15 In the Press

ETI Inspection Report gives Markethill High School lots of reasons to celebrate

Achievements and standards, leadership and management, provision of education and the strong role in which the school plays in the community are aspects highlighted in the recent ETI Report.

Markethill High School is a school where pupils ‘Believe To Achieve’ so standards of education continue to get higher year on year. The school is campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision as it celebrates the ETI Report findings.

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November 12 In the Press

Students at Markethill High School support Putting Pupils First Campaign

Literacy Action Plan 2014 launched as pupils gain confidence to reach full potential

Markethill High School firmly believes that a pupil’s ultimate educational outcome at the age of 16 is closely linked with the effective development of their literacy skills across all subjects.

The school has in place an exciting, ambitious and comprehensive plan to develop pupils’ literacy skills from the moment they come to the school in Year 8. The school works closely with parents and feeder primary schools to ensure the right approach is adopted for each child.

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November 5 In the Press

Microsoft boost for Markethill High School’s as principal announces ICT Vision

The Principal of Markethill High School has announced the school’s new ‘ICT Vision For The Future’ strategy.

The school, which is partnering with Microsoft, will introduce portable technologies, the widespread creation and use of audio and video broadcasts to support learning and the fostering of creativity through the opening of its new state-of-the-art iMac Suite.

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November 5 Newsfeed

John Mulholland Motors takes control of energy by lighting showrooms with solar system

A well known Northern Ireland based car dealer has made the switch to solar on his showrooms and his home in a move he describes as a ‘no brainer’.

John Mulholland, of John Mulholland Motors, said his electricity bills were becoming horrendous so he decided to take control back and take charge of what he was spending. John contacted AmberGreen Energy who installed the system.

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October 29 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant charms foodies and wine lovers at Autumn Wine and Food Tasting

People travelled from all over Ireland to attend an Autumn Wine and Food Tasting evening at the Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The owners welcomed food and wine enthusiasts who gathered to hear Jamie Saint, a wine maker from Australian Vintage who produce McGuigan and Tempus Two wines, discuss wines and the important role the UK plays in the market for Australian Vintage.

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October 24 In the Press

AmberGreen Energy tackles soaring heating bills with the launch of biomass boiler range

Green energy solutions company AmberGreen Energy expands to offer customers across the UK biomass solutions as well as solar pv.

The team had AmberGreen have launched AmberGlow – a heating solution which can be used in homes or commercial business premises in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. The team are currently taking order on this newly launched product.

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September 30 In the Press

Markethill High School praised by Education Minister as school of ‘very good practice’

Markethill High School is one of 11 schools in Northern Ireland which has successfully broken the link between social disadvantage and educational attainment.

The school’s principal, James Maxwell, joined the Education Minister John O’Dowd at a special reception in Newry for the 11 schools highlighted as examples of good practice in an Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI). The recognition by the Minister reflects the hard work carried out.

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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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