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Working together to break down barriers for older people
Today marks the 29th United Nations International Day of Older Persons which carries the theme of “the journey to age equality”. In a joint platform, Department for Communities' Permanent Secretary, Tracy Meharg and Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI), Eddie Lynch outline their...
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New Play Park opens at Meadowlands, Downpatrick
A new state of the art play park has been opened today in the Meadowlands area of Downpatrick.
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School Sports Facilities enhanced for use by all the Community at Augher Central Primary School
A new multi-sport floodlit training facility has been opened at Augher Central Primary School.
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Opening of new community health building for Strabane
A new state of the art community health building has been officially opened in Strabane today.
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Businesses in Antrim to benefit from £100,000 investment
A scheme to support businesses to improve their shop frontages is to get underway with an investment of £100,000.
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Call for applications to the Small Capital Grants Programme
The Department for Communities (DfC) has today launched this years’ Small Capital Grants Programme.
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Over £1.7m to be invested in Newry City Centre
A new public realm scheme has been announced for Newry as part of the Department for Communities’ commitment to the regeneration of the City Centre.
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Appointment of Two Commissioners to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has appointed two new Commissioners.
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Kilfennan Valley Park Greenway re-opens after substantial upgrade
Kilfennan Valley Park Greenway in Londonderry has reopened after a £500,000 upgrade which has transformed and enhanced the beautiful park.
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New facilities at Eoghan Ruadh Hurling Club to transform sporting landscape
New changing facilities and a community hall at Eoghan Ruadh Hurling Club, Dungannon, will improve participation in sport and will be a real asset to the local area.
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PRONI welcomes continuation of CAIN partnership
Dr Michael Willis, PRONI Director, has welcomed the publication of previously secret records through a continuing partnership between PRONI and Conflict Archive on the INternet (CAIN).
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Reappointment of a Member of the Board of Trustees of WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy (W5) Ltd
The Department for Communities has reappointed Professor Tim Harrison as a Member (Science Specialist) of the Board of Trustees of W5.
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Magherafelt pedestrian walkways transformed after £202,000 investment
Two pedestrian walkways linking a key shopping street with car parks in Magherafelt town centre have been transformed after a £202,000 investment.
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Extension of Appointments to the Northern Ireland Museums Council
The Department for Communities has extended the second term of appointment of two Directors of the Board of Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC) from 1 July 2019 until 31 December 2019:
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Extension of Appointments to the Board of National Museums NI
The Department for Communities has extended the first term of appointment of the Chair, Mr Miceal McCoy, and the following Trustees of the Board of National Museums NI from 1 July 2019 until 31 December 2019. They have served on the Board since 1 January...
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History comes to life at European Heritage Open Days 2019
The Department for Communities today invited the public to get involved in this year’s European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) Weekend which takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2019.
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Appointment of Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has appointed Mrs Nicole Lappin as the Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
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Department for Communities reopens Grant Programme
The Department for Communities (DFC) has reopened its Uniting Opportunities small grants programme, which is being delivered as part of the Executive’s Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) Strategy.
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Over £1m to be invested in Dromore Town Centre
A £1.4m public realm scheme has been confirmed for Dromore Town Centre.
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Reappointment of Chair to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has reappointed Professor Bernard Cullen as the Chair of the Board of Libraries NI.