Northern Ireland

Work nearing completion on Cookstown’s newest bar

  Work is nearing completion on Cookstown’s newest bar The 40 Thieves Tavern which owners The Oakleaf Group have confirmed will open its doors to the public on Saturday November 2nd. The 40 Thieves, on the site of what was formerly The Central Inn on William Street, is an Irish-American style pub that promises to […]

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Energystore acquires a majority share in ATS

(L) Connor McCandless, Managing Director of Energystoreand (R) Jason Lister, Managing Director of ATS Innovative insulation manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in award-winning Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Holywood, Co Down, energystore designs, manufactures, and installs insulation systems for floors, walls and

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The Allstate Foundation donates £250k to local charities in Northern Ireland

  The Allstate Foundation is proud to mark another year of making an impact in Northern Ireland communities, donating a quarter of a million pounds to local registered charities in 2023. Since The Allstate Foundation programmes were introduced here, the culture of giving back has become firmly embedded at Allstate Northern Ireland, with volunteering time

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ESB Science Blast showcases next generation scientists and engineers in Belfast

   Over 1,000 primary school pupils along with their teachers from across Northern Ireland celebrated the 6th year of ESB Science Blast at the ICC in Belfast.   ESB Science Blast, delivered by the RDS, is a free, all-Island non-competitive educational programme for primary schools, which involves the whole class investigating the science behind a range of everyday simple questions. 

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Scottish headquartered travel agent sets its sights on Northern Ireland growth

  One of the UK’s largest travel agency groups, Barrhead Travel, has confirmed it will expand its presence in Northern Ireland, creating at least five new jobs in the retail travel market. The Glasgow-headquartered travel agency group first opened in Northern Ireland in 2017, when they unveiled a flagship store in Victoria Square Shopping Centre.

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Sports retailer doubles warehouse capacity with Ulster Bank support

Left to Right: Total Hockey co founder Alan McMurray,Ulster Bank’s Derick Wilson and Total Hockey co founder Steven McMurray A County Down-headquartered sports retailer has announced plans for a seven-figure investment to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray,

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Clyde & Co supports women in law with inaugural female barrister event

At Clyde & Co we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Gender Equality at Clyde & Co (GECCO) Initiative is a driving force behind this and continuously feeds back ideas into the firm. We are constantly engaged with our team to understand lived experiences and what we can do better to

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Leisure group buys Cookstown bar as part of £3 Million investment in the region

Left to Right: Paula McGeagh Front of House Manager,TIME Bar  & Venue, Nicky Huddleston, Director of 1 OAK Leisure, andNicolette Campbell, Quantity Surveyor, Oakleaf Contracts. The Magherafelt-based Oakleaf Group has acquired The Central Inn in Cookstown as part of an overall investment of £3 million in the Mid-Ulster region over a two-year period. Established in 1969, the three-storey Central has been a mainstay

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Sale di Mare offers Northern Ireland drinkers a taste of the Italian coast

Left to Right: Sale di Mare crew members Sarah Heath,United Wines Brand Manager David Greenlees and Sale di Mare crew membersAmy Carter. Leading lager brand Birra Moretti and Craigavon-based drinks distributor United Wines have partnered to bring a refreshing new Italian beer with ‘a hint of sea salt’ to the shores of Northern Ireland. Sale di Mare, which translates

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Co Armagh family opens third community pharmacy with Ulster Bank support

A family-run pharmacy group has acquired its third community pharmacy in the Craigavon area as part of a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank, marking a significant milestone as the business approaches three decades of service. The Hunter family opened their first business, Eden Pharmacy, in Portadown in 1995 and soon after expanded into nearby

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